Patient Experience
Rohan Mehta, a 28-year-old software engineer from Kolkata with no prior medical history, presented with sudden onset chest pain. Dr. Bhattacharya diagnosed a rare congenital coronary artery anomaly. He performed a minimally invasive coronary artery bypass, and Rohan returned to full activity within three weeks with no restrictions.
Mrs. Lakshmi Devi, a 72-year-old widow from a rural village, was brought by her neighbors with severe breathlessness. She had untreated rheumatic heart disease for decades. Dr. Bhattacharya performed a complex mitral valve replacement with tissue valve. Her recovery was slow but steady, and she now tends her small vegetable garden independently.
Arjun Singh, a 45-year-old construction worker, collapsed at a worksite with an aortic dissection. With no family present, Dr. Bhattacharya made the emergency decision for surgery. The 11-hour procedure involved aortic arch replacement. After two months in hospital, Arjun returned to light duties with modified work arrangements.
Young parents brought their 6-month-old daughter, Ananya, with blue discoloration during feeding. Dr. Bhattacharya diagnosed tetralogy of Fallot and performed complete corrective surgery. The infant recovered remarkably and requires only annual follow-ups with expected normal development.
Mr. Joshi, a 68-year-old retired banker with diabetes and hypertension, required triple vessel CABG. His family was extensively involved in decision-making. Dr. Bhattacharya used both arterial and venous grafts. Mr. Joshi participated in cardiac rehabilitation and now leads a healthy lifestyle with his grandchildren.
A 19-year-old college athlete, Priya Sharma, discovered a mediastinal mass during routine sports physical. Dr. Bhattacharya performed thoracoscopic resection of a benign thymoma. She returned to competitive swimming within six weeks and continues to excel in national tournaments.
Mr. Abdul Rahman, 81, from a low-income family, presented with critical aortic stenosis but refused transfusion for religious reasons. Dr. Bhattacharya performed a bloodless aortic valve replacement using specialized techniques. The gentleman recovered without complications and walks daily in his neighborhood.
A pregnant woman in her second trimester, Mrs. Gupta, developed life-threatening pericardial effusion. Dr. Bhattacharya performed pericardiocentesis under ultrasound guidance to protect the fetus. Both mother and baby recovered completely, delivering a healthy child at term.
A 55-year-old fisherman from Sundarbans, Mr. Mondal, had a giant chest wall tumor invading lung tissue. Dr. Bhattacharya performed en bloc resection with chest wall reconstruction. The patient returned to fishing after four months using adaptive techniques.
Teenage siblings both presented with familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Bhattacharya performed septal myectomy on both within six months. The brother and sister now participate in moderate activities and are monitored through specialized genetic counseling.
A 33-year-old chef, Vikram Das, suffered an esophageal perforation from accidental swallowing of a fish bone. Dr. Bhattacharya performed emergency thoracic repair with muscle flap reconstruction. After a month of nutritional support, Vikram returned to his culinary career with modified diet initially.
Mrs. Kapoor, 62, with metastatic lung cancer, required palliative thoracic surgery for recurrent pleural effusions. Dr. Bhattacharya performed VATS pleurodesis. Her quality of life improved significantly, allowing her to spend meaningful time with family during her remaining months.
A 40-year-old traffic police constable, Mr. Yadav, developed thoracic outlet syndrome from repetitive arm movements. Dr. Bhattacharya performed first rib resection with complete symptom resolution. The patient returned to light duty within three weeks and full duty after two months.