Patient Experience
Emergency bypass surgery after a motorcycle accident severed arteries in my leg. Dr. Banerjee's team worked with incredible speed, but what stays with me is how he held my hand before anesthesia and said 'We'll rebuild what the road took away.' His blend of technical excellence and human connection turned my worst day into a story of hope. (Patient of Dr. Banerjee)
Brought my 85-year-old mother for a second opinion about her leg amputation. Dr. Banerjee reviewed her files and proposed a limb-salvage procedure others hadn't considered. His innovative thinking gave us three more years with Mom walking independently. He doesn't see age as a limitation but as a consideration in crafting personalized solutions. (Patient of Dr. Banerjee)
Routine follow-up for my Raynaud's syndrome became extraordinary when Dr. Banerjee noticed subtle nail bed changes I'd missed. His early detection of a developing condition prevented serious complications. This man sees what others don't - he practices medicine with both microscope and wide-angle lens simultaneously. (Patient of Dr. Banerjee)
As a patient with rare vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, I've encountered many puzzled doctors. Dr. Banerjee spent his weekend researching latest protocols and connected me with an international specialist network. His humility in saying 'I don't know everything, but I'll find who does' is the mark of a truly great physician. (Patient of Dr. Banerjee)
Post-operative care for my arteriovenous malformation felt like having a personal medical guardian. Dr. Banerjee gave me his personal number for after-hours concerns and responded to midnight texts within minutes. In an era of faceless healthcare, he maintains the sacred doctor-patient covenant with every heartbeat. (Patient of Dr. Banerjee)
A 17-year-old national-level gymnast from a middle-class family presented with severe L5-S1 spondylolisthesis after a floor exercise fall. Dr. Chatterjee performed a minimally invasive TLIF, allowing her to return to training in 6 months with modified routines and now she coaches young athletes.
A 68-year-old retired schoolteacher with osteoporosis developed progressive kyphosis from multiple vertebral compression fractures. Dr. Chatterjee conducted a vertebroplasty followed by targeted physiotherapy, restoring her ability to walk independently and garden again. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 42-year-old construction worker from rural West Bengal arrived with complete cauda equina syndrome after ignoring back pain for months. Emergency decompression surgery prevented permanent paralysis, and with extensive rehabilitation, he regained bladder control and partial mobility. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 9-year-old boy from an affluent family was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis measuring 65 degrees. Dr. Chatterjee performed growing rod insertion with periodic lengthening procedures, avoiding spinal fusion until skeletal maturity while maintaining normal growth. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 35-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester developed sudden lower limb weakness from a spinal hemangioma. Dr. Chatterjee coordinated with obstetricians for delivery planning, then performed embolization post-delivery, resulting in full neurological recovery. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 58-year-old street food vendor with uncontrolled diabetes presented with a spinal epidural abscess. After emergency drainage and antibiotic therapy, Dr. Chatterjee implemented a diabetes management program alongside physical therapy, enabling return to work. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 27-year-old software engineer developed failed back surgery syndrome after two previous discectomies elsewhere. Dr. Chatterjee performed revision surgery with spinal cord stimulation implantation, providing significant pain relief and return to professional life. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
An 81-year-old former classical dancer with Parkinson's disease suffered from severe spinal stenosis. Dr. Chatterjee recommended conservative management initially, then performed a limited decompression when symptoms progressed, dramatically improving her quality of life. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 13-year-old girl from an underserved community presented with advanced spinal tuberculosis causing gibbus deformity. After anti-tubercular therapy, Dr. Chatterjee performed corrective surgery, and she now walks upright and attends school regularly. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 46-year-old marine engineer developed cervical myelopathy during a long voyage. Dr. Chatterjee performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, allowing return to sea duty with specific activity modifications and regular follow-ups. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 31-year-old new mother with postpartum osteoporosis suffered multiple vertebral fractures. Dr. Chatterjee implemented a comprehensive bone health regimen and performed kyphoplasty for the most affected level, enabling her to care for her infant comfortably. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 55-year-old classical musician with cervical radiculopathy was losing hand dexterity. Dr. Chatterjee performed a posterior foraminotomy preserving motion, and the patient returned to performing concerts within three months. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 72-year-old retired army officer with metastatic prostate cancer to spine developed instability. Dr. Chatterjee performed palliative stabilization surgery, providing pain relief and maintaining ambulation during remaining palliative care. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 19-year-old college student from Northeast India presented with spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma. Emergency surgical evacuation prevented permanent damage, and she made complete recovery to resume her studies in medicine. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)
A 50-year-old homemaker with ankylosing spondylitis and progressive chin-on-chest deformity underwent cervical osteotomy. The complex procedure restored horizontal gaze and significantly improved her daily functioning and independence. (Patient of Dr. Chatterjee)