Patient Experience
My 78-year-old father was diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer and other doctors had given up hope. Dr. Basak not only performed a successful complex surgery but visited him personally every single day during recovery. His compassionate approach gave our entire family strength during the darkest time.
As a 12-year-old with osteosarcoma, I was terrified of hospitals until I met Dr. Basak. He explained everything using dinosaur analogies and even high-fived me before surgery. Three years cancer-free now, and I still remember how he made me feel brave.
Emergency gallbladder cancer surgery at 2 AM - Dr. Basak rushed to the hospital without hesitation. His calm demeanor during the crisis and the precision of his surgical technique saved my wife's life. We call him our guardian angel.
Routine follow-up after breast cancer surgery turned into a life-saving intervention when Dr. Basak noticed subtle changes others might have missed. His attention to detail during what should have been a simple checkup caught my recurrence early.
Dr. Basak performed robotic surgery on my pancreatic tumor with such minimal invasion that I was walking the same day. His mastery of cutting-edge technology combined with old-fashioned bedside manner is remarkable.
My husband's rare abdominal sarcoma required a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Basak coordinated with six different specialists, personally leading the 9-hour surgery. His leadership in the operating theater is something to behold.
As a medical student observing surgeries, I've never seen anyone with Dr. Basak's surgical precision. He removed a complex thyroid tumor while explaining each step to me, transforming what could have been routine into an incredible learning experience.
Post-operative care with Dr. Basak is exceptional. When my mother developed complications after stomach cancer surgery, he stayed at the hospital overnight monitoring her condition himself rather than delegating to junior doctors.
Dr. Basak's holistic approach to cancer treatment includes nutritional guidance, psychological support, and rehabilitation planning. He doesn't just remove tumors - he rebuilds lives with equal dedication.
Facing a second opinion after being told my liver cancer was inoperable, Dr. Basak studied my scans for an hour and designed an innovative surgical approach that other oncologists hadn't considered. His creative problem-solving saved me.
The way Dr. Basak involves family in the treatment process is extraordinary. He created detailed diagrams to help my children understand grandma's cancer treatment, making a frightening situation manageable for our whole family.
Emergency tracheal cancer resection at midnight - Dr. Basak's hands were steady as a rock despite the high-pressure situation. His ability to maintain focus during critical moments is truly awe-inspiring.
Follow-up care beyond expectations: Dr. Basak still calls me every six months five years after my colon cancer surgery, just to check how I'm doing. He remembers personal details about my life that even I sometimes forget to mention.
Watching Dr. Basak comfort a terrified elderly patient before surgery with stories about his own grandmother showed me the human side of surgical oncology. Technical skill combined with genuine empathy is rare to find.
My rare peritoneal cancer required an ultra-radical procedure. Dr. Basak spent weeks researching similar cases worldwide and consulting international experts before performing the groundbreaking surgery that gave me a second chance at life.