Patient Experience
As a professional musician with vocal cord dysfunction misdiagnosed as asthma for years, Dr. Bera's meticulous laryngoscopy and breathing pattern analysis finally provided the correct diagnosis. His speech therapy referrals and breathing retraining saved my singing career at age 32.
When my 16-year-old son collapsed during basketball practice from spontaneous pneumothorax, Dr. Bera performed emergency thoracoscopy within hours. His minimally invasive approach meant my son was back on court in three weeks, with preventive measures to protect his athletic future.
At 83, with advanced COPD and heart failure, I expected endless hospitalizations. Dr. Bera's home-based palliative care program with remote monitoring has kept me out of the hospital for eight months while maintaining my quality of life. His team even coordinates with my cardiologist.
As a 29-year-old researcher working with nanomaterials, I developed unexplained respiratory symptoms. Dr. Bera investigated beyond standard tests, identifying a novel occupational lung injury pattern and implementing protective protocols that became industry standards.
When tuberculosis left my 24-year-old brother with destroyed lungs, Dr. Bera guided us through the complex transplant evaluation process while managing his multi-drug resistant infection. His persistent advocacy secured the transplant that saved my brother's life.
My 5-year-old with cystic fibrosis had recurrent infections despite standard care. Dr. Bera implemented genetic testing to personalize her treatment regimen and introduced airway clearance techniques using modified musical instruments. Her lung function has improved dramatically.
As a mountaineer preparing for high-altitude expedition at age 41, Dr. Bera conducted comprehensive hypoxic challenge testing and designed a pre-acclimatization protocol that prevented altitude sickness during my Everest base camp trek despite my history of HAPE.
When my wife developed lung cancer during pregnancy at 34, Dr. Bera assembled a multidisciplinary team that timed treatments around fetal development. She delivered a healthy baby and achieved complete remission,a miracle we attribute to his coordinated care.
After years of unexplained coughing fits that embarrassed me in public, Dr. Bera diagnosed rare neurogenic cough and treated it with nerve blocks. At 52, I can finally socialize without fear of disruptive coughing episodes ruining conversations.
My father, 78, with dementia and aspiration pneumonia, received compassionate end-of-life care from Dr. Bera who involved our whole family in decision-making. His honesty about prognosis while maintaining hope for quality time helped us make peaceful choices.
As a 72-year-old retired botanist with a rare plant allergy, I went into anaphylactic shock after pruning my garden. Dr. Nag's team at Manipal Hospital identified the obscure trigger within minutes when others might have missed it. His calm precision during the crisis felt like watching a master conductor lead an orchestra of lifesavers.
My 8-year-old daughter, an aspiring gymnast, fractured her wrist during a practice fall. Dr. Nag not only expertly set the bone but created such a comforting atmosphere that she asked if we could visit him again after recovery. He turned a traumatic emergency into a positive medical experience for a child.
During a business trip from Germany, I developed sudden cardiac symptoms. Dr. Nag coordinated my emergency angioplasty while simultaneously arranging translation services and contacting my family overseas. His global approach to emergency care made me feel cared for despite being 4,000 miles from home.
Our 45-year-old neighbor, a deaf mechanic, suffered an industrial chemical burn. Dr. Nag immediately adapted his communication, using written notes and visual demonstrations to explain treatment. His inclusive emergency response ensured our friend received equal care without language barriers.
As a professional marathon runner, I collapsed during a race with heat stroke and renal complications. Dr. Nag's sports medicine knowledge combined with emergency expertise created a tailored recovery protocol that had me back to training in half the expected time.
My 90-year-old grandmother with dementia wandered outside during a heatwave. Dr. Nag treated her dehydration while simultaneously calming her confusion with remarkable patience. He created a dementia-friendly emergency environment that respected her dignity throughout the crisis.
When my husband suffered a complex hand injury from a woodworking accident, Dr. Nag collaborated with microsurgeons through the night to save his fingers. His coordination of multiple specialties during that emergency saved my husband's livelihood as a craftsman.
Our 16-year-old son experienced sudden paralysis during his basketball game. Dr. Nag diagnosed Guillain-Barré syndrome within hours and initiated treatment that prevented permanent damage. His rapid response turned what could have been a lifelong disability into a full recovery.
As a pregnant woman in my third trimester, I developed preeclampsia symptoms while shopping. Dr. Nag managed my emergency care while coordinating with obstetricians, ensuring both my safety and my baby's. His interdisciplinary approach felt like having an entire medical team in one doctor.
My 55-year-old brother, a war veteran with PTSD, arrived at the ER after a car accident. Dr. Nag recognized his trauma responses and adapted treatment to avoid triggering anxiety attacks while addressing his injuries. His trauma-informed emergency approach was profoundly respectful.