Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee Reviews

A 28-year-old professional athlete from Kerala presented with anomalous coronary artery origin discovered during routine screening. Dr. Mukherjee performed minimally invasive unroofing surgery. The patient returned to competitive sports in 6 weeks with no restrictions, becoming an advocate for cardiac screening in athletes.

72-year-old retired schoolteacher with severe aortic stenosis and porcelain aorta was deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Mukherjee successfully performed transcather aortic valve implantation (TAVI) through transcarotid access. The patient walked out in 3 days and now leads community yoga sessions for cardiac patients.

A 19-year-old college student from a tribal community presented with rheumatic mitral stenosis and severe pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Mukherjee performed percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty. The patient's family, initially skeptical of modern medicine, became strong advocates for early rheumatic fever treatment in their community.

45-year-old fisherman with no previous medical care presented with giant left atrial myxoma causing syncope. Emergency surgery revealed the tumor was adherent to the atrial septum, requiring complex reconstruction. The patient returned to fishing after 3 months and organized free cardiac screenings in coastal communities.

A 6-year-old child from Afghanistan with uncorrected tetralogy of Fallot was brought to Dr. Mukherjee through a medical charity. The complex single-stage repair required innovative techniques due to the child's age. The surgery was successful, and the child now attends school normally with periodic follow-ups via telemedicine.

33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation presented with acute aortic dissection. Dr. Mukherjee led a multidisciplinary team performing life-saving surgery while monitoring fetal status. Both mother and baby survived, with the child now healthy at 2 years old. This case led to new hospital protocols for managing cardiac emergencies in pregnancy.

81-year-old dementia patient with critical triple vessel disease whose family initially refused surgery. After careful family counseling and ethical consultation, Dr. Mukherjee performed off-pump CABG. The patient's cognitive function surprisingly improved post-operation, allowing her to recognize family members again.

A 52-year-old street vendor with chronic total occlusion of LAD and no financial resources. Dr. Mukherjee arranged hospital charity funds for hybrid revascularization procedure. The patient recovered completely and started a small community fund to help other street vendors access healthcare.

17-year-old with Marfan syndrome and progressive aortic root dilation presented for elective surgery. Dr. Mukherjee performed valve-sparing aortic root replacement using the David technique. The young patient avoided lifelong anticoagulation and is now studying medicine to become a cardiologist.

60-year-old renal transplant recipient with calcific coronary disease unsuitable for stenting. Dr. Mukherjee performed minimally invasive CABG through left thoracotomy, preserving the patient's renal function. Recovery was complicated but successful, with the patient becoming the longest-surviving renal transplant recipient with CABG at the hospital.

39-year-old software engineer with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia and multiple ICD shocks. Dr. Mukherjee performed epicardial VT ablation and right ventricular reconstruction. The patient has been shock-free for 2 years and developed a mobile app for cardiac patients to track their symptoms.

A 68-year-old nun from a remote convent presented with constrictive pericarditis secondary to tuberculosis. Dr. Mukherjee performed pericardiectomy through a left anterolateral thoracotomy. The patient returned to her missionary work after 4 months and established a cardiac awareness program in rural areas.

27-year-old construction worker with traumatic ventricular septal defect after industrial accident. Emergency repair required innovative patch techniques due to tissue fragility. The patient made a remarkable recovery and now works as a safety instructor at construction sites, emphasizing cardiac safety protocols.