Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired architect, I was terrified when diagnosed with a complex brain aneurysm. Dr. Rajan Kumar's calm demeanor and revolutionary non-invasive embolization technique not only saved my life but preserved my cognitive functions completely, I'm back to solving crossword puzzles in record time!
Our 8-year-old daughter suddenly developed severe seizures from an undiagnosed arteriovenous malformation. Dr. Kumar's emergency surgery at Manipal Hospital was a masterpiece, using advanced intraoperative imaging, he navigated the delicate vessels with precision. She's now seizure-free and dreaming of becoming a neurologist herself.
A construction site accident left my husband with a depressed skull fracture and brain hemorrhage. Dr. Kumar performed emergency decompressive craniectomy at 2 AM. His post-operative care included innovative cognitive rehabilitation, my husband has not only recovered physically but returned to work as a site supervisor.
Being a professional pianist, the tremor in my left hand from essential tremor syndrome was devastating. Dr. Kumar's deep brain stimulation procedure was life-changing, the programming sessions felt like he was tuning my brain like a fine instrument. I recently performed my first concert in three years.
Our newborn was diagnosed with craniosynostosis. Dr. Kumar performed endoscopic strip craniectomy when she was just 8 weeks old. The minimally invasive approach meant barely visible scarring and incredible skull reshaping, she now has perfect head symmetry and hits all developmental milestones.
As a mountaineer, my pituitary tumor diagnosis explained my deteriorating vision during climbs. Dr. Kumar's endoscopic endonasal approach felt miraculous, no external incisions, and I was back to training at high altitudes within months, with 20/20 vision restored.
My mother's normal pressure hydrocephalus was misdiagnosed as dementia for years. Dr. Kumar recognized the distinctive gait instability and performed ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery. The transformation was breathtaking, she went from wheelchair-bound to gardening independently within weeks.
A rare chondrosarcoma at the skull base threatened my facial nerves. Dr. Kumar collaborated with ENT specialists for a combined approach that preserved my facial movement while achieving complete tumor resection. The rehabilitation included unique facial neuromuscular retraining that restored my smile.
Our teenage son's intractable epilepsy from cortical dysplasia resisted all medications. Dr. Kumar's responsive neurostimulation implant detects seizure activity and delivers precise electrical pulses. He's now seizure-free for 18 months and just got his driver's license, a freedom we never thought possible.
As a war veteran with shrapnel near my brainstem from decades ago, I developed delayed-onset symptoms. Dr. Kumar's image-guided navigation system allowed safe removal of the metallic fragments through a minimally invasive approach. The relief from chronic headaches was immediate and profound.
My wife's acoustic neuroma surgery was scheduled around our daughter's wedding. Dr. Kumar not only preserved her hearing but coordinated recovery so she could walk our daughter down the aisle exactly six weeks post-op, playing her favorite song on violin during the ceremony.
A rare spinal dural arteriovenous fistula left me with progressive leg weakness. Dr. Kumar's microsurgical disconnection technique reversed my symptoms dramatically, I went from wheelchair to completing a 5K walk within three months, using a custom neuro-rehabilitation protocol he designed.
Our 5-year-old's brainstem glioma was considered inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Kumar used intraoperative neuromonitoring and laser ablation technology to achieve 95% resection. His integrative approach included music therapy during recovery, our child calls him 'the wizard who fixed my magic brain'.