Patient Experience
At 78, I feared prostate surgery would be debilitating, but Dr. Pathak's minimally invasive robotic approach had me gardening again in three weeks. His calm demeanor while explaining the da Vinci system made this grandfather feel technologically savvy!
Our 6-year-old son's bedwetting was causing him social anxiety. Dr. Pathak didn't just prescribe medication - he created a star chart reward system and taught us bladder training exercises. Now we have dry nights and a confident boy!
Rushed to ER at 2 AM with excruciating kidney stones, Dr. Pathak came in wearing casual clothes but professional determination. His emergency lithotripsy procedure felt like magic - pain vanished instantly while he cracked jokes about my 'rock collection'.
As a ******* patient seeking urethral reconstruction, I'd faced judgment elsewhere. Dr. Pathak not only accepted me but consulted international specialists to perfect my surgery. His respect for my identity was as healing as his surgical skill.
What started as a routine PSA test turned into a prostate cancer diagnosis. Dr. Pathak's 'cancer council' approach - involving nutritionists, psychologists, and my family in treatment decisions - made me feel armed for battle rather than victimized.
My follow-up visit for kidney stent removal became a masterclass in patient education. Dr. Pathak used 3D-printed models to show exactly how my ureter had healed. I left understanding my anatomy better than in high school biology!
Dr. Pathak discovered my father's 'routine UTI' was actually an rare autoimmune bladder condition. His detective work involved consulting medieval medical texts and modern genetic testing - absolutely fascinating dedication to diagnostic excellence.
After botched surgery elsewhere left me with urinary incontinence, I'd lost hope. Dr. Pathak's complex reconstructive surgery required 9 hours but restored both function and dignity. His surgical artistry deserves a Nobel prize in urology!
My teenage daughter's kidney transplant follow-up with Dr. Pathak feels like visiting a favorite uncle who happens to be a medical genius. He remembers her exam schedule, boyfriend dramas, and creatinine levels with equal attention.
As a medical student observing, I watched Dr. Pathak turn a difficult cystoscopy into a teaching moment for the whole OR team. His Socratic method of questioning while operating was more educational than my textbooks.
Dr. Pathak performed laser prostate surgery on my 90-year-old father who has dementia. His pre-op ritual of showing Dad the 'green laser light show' and playing Bollywood songs in the OR kept my father calm and cooperative throughout.
I traveled from Dubai specifically for Dr. Pathak's expertise in robotic partial nephrectomy. His team coordinated my entire medical visa, accommodation, and even arranged a translator for my wife - healthcare hospitality at its finest.
When my neurogenic bladder required intermittent self-catheterization, Dr. Pathak spent two hours teaching me techniques using anatomical dolls. His patience turned a frightening procedure into an empowering daily routine.
During my vasectomy consultation, Dr. Pathak noticed my anxiety and rearranged his schedule to perform it immediately. 'Better to lose one afternoon than have you worry for weeks,' he said - now that's patient-centered care!
A 17-year-old street food vendor from rural Bengal presented with an aggressive nasopharyngeal carcinoma discovered during a free health camp. With no family support, Dr. Khan coordinated with hospital social services to fund proton therapy. The patient achieved complete remission after 7 weeks and now volunteers at cancer awareness programs.
A 72-year-old retired school principal with metastatic prostate cancer refused conventional treatment due to fears about side effects. Dr. Khan designed a personalized hypofractionated radiotherapy schedule combined with holistic pain management. The patient maintained excellent quality of life for 3 years before peaceful passing at home.
A 38-year-old software engineer developed radiation-induced fibrosis 10 years after childhood lymphoma treatment. Dr. Khan pioneered a novel combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy with low-dose radiation to reverse tissue damage. Patient regained full shoulder mobility and returned to competitive badminton.
A 6-year-old girl from Bhutan with inoperable optic pathway glioma was brought by her single mother. Dr. Khan used frameless stereotactic radiotherapy with animated video goggles to keep the child still during sessions. Tumor shrunk 80% with preserved vision and no cognitive deficits.
A 55-year-old fisherman with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma had concealed his diagnosis fearing job loss. Dr. Khan arranged selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) using yttrium-90 microspheres through hospital's financial aid program. Patient returned to work within 2 months with stable disease.
At my age, one doesn't look forward to hospital visits. I was quite anxious when my son insisted I see Dr. Aakanksha Malawat at Manipal Dhakuria. From the moment I entered her room, she put me at ease. She spoke clearly, listened patiently to my old complaints, and explained everything about my new medication without rushing. The hospital itself is very clean and calm, which helped. I left feeling looked after, not just treated.