Manipal Hospital Mukundapur Reviews

Follow-up visit for my zygomatic reconstruction today. Dr. Choudhury remembered minute details from my surgery six weeks ago and noticed slight asymmetry I hadn't even detected. His resident was taking notes furiously as he explained the biomechanics of facial balance. You don't just get treated - you get educated. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

Emergency mandibular fracture from a car accident. The ER team called Dr. Choudhury at home on a Sunday evening. He arrived in casual clothes but immediately transformed into this focused surgical machine. The reduction was perfect, and he personally checked on me three times during my overnight stay. Human compassion meets technical brilliance. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

My teenage son needed orthognathic surgery for his severe underbite. Dr. Choudhury didn't just plan the procedure - he coordinated with our orthodontist, mapped the aesthetic outcomes using predictive software, and even discussed the psychological impact with my son. The result isn't just functional - it's transformed his confidence. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

Routine checkup for my oral submucous fibrosis became a life-saving intervention when Dr. Choudhury spotted early malignant changes. His early detection and immediate action with wide excision probably saved me from advanced cancer. The man sees what others miss. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

Complex facial reconstruction after a bear attack in Sundarbans. Dr. Choudhury performed multiple staged procedures over 9 months, grafting skin, bone, and even recreating my nasal structure. Each surgery built upon the last with this remarkable long-term vision. I have a face again because of his persistence. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

My infant daughter was born with a severe cleft lip and palate. Dr. Choudhury's team approach included nutritionists, speech therapists, and even psychological support for us as parents. The repair was so meticulous that strangers now compliment her 'beautiful smile' without knowing her history. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

Follow-up for my maxillary cyst removal. Dr. Choudhury's resident did the initial exam, but the doctor personally reviewed the CT scans and spotted a tiny recurrence already. His depth of experience means he anticipates problems before they manifest. I feel protected under his care. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

Emergency dental implant complication turned into a major bone graft procedure. Another surgeon would have panicked at the extensive bone loss, but Dr. Choudhury methodically explained the salvage options and executed a perfect reconstruction. His calm demeanor during surgical crises is almost supernatural. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

My 85-year-old mother with dementia needed jaw surgery after a fall. Dr. Choudhury modified his entire approach - simpler explanations, involving me in every decision, adjusting medications for her cognitive state. He treats the person, not just the pathology. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

Routine consultation for facial asymmetry turned into diagnosis of hemifacial microsomia. Dr. Choudhury created a 10-year growth prediction model and staged treatment plan that aligns with my daughter's skeletal development. He's not just fixing today - he's planning for her future. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

Post-radiation osteonecrosis of the jaw left me in constant pain. Multiple doctors had given up, but Dr. Choudhury developed a hyperbaric oxygen protocol followed by meticulous debridement and reconstruction. After 18 months of suffering, I'm finally pain-free and eating normally again. (Patient of Dr. Choudhury)

My 82-year-old father was admitted with septic shock, and Dr. Santanu Basak's calm precision felt like watching a master conductor during a storm. He explained every medication change in Bengali, making us feel included in his care—turning our panic into partnership.

When my 7-year-old daughter developed severe pneumonia after dengue, Dr. Basak stayed by her bedside all night. He'd lower his mask to show her a smile before adjusting ventilators, blending medical rigor with tenderness that made her call him 'Uncle Doctor'. (Patient of Dr. Basak)

Rushed in after a car crash with multiple fractures and internal bleeding, I remember Dr. Basak's voice cutting through the chaos: 'Your spleen can be saved.' Three weeks later, I walked out intact—his refusal to take shortcuts changed everything. (Patient of Dr. Basak)

As a hypochondriac visiting for a routine cardiac checkup, I expected dismissal. Instead, Dr. Basak spent 20 minutes explaining how anxiety mimics arrhythmia, then emailed me a diagram. He treated my fear as seriously as any disease. (Patient of Dr. Basak)

Post-bypass, my husband developed a rare infection. Dr. Basak collaborated with specialists in Germany via midnight calls, once sketching treatment options on a napkin. His global approach felt like having a medical diplomat on our side. (Patient of Dr. Basak)

My toddler swallowed a button battery—the ER team froze, but Dr. Basak strode in humming a nursery rhyme while prepping emergency scopes. His calmness was a contagion we desperately needed. (Patient of Dr. Basak)

Following my mother's stroke rehab, Dr. Basak noticed her medication caused depression. He personally called her psychiatrist to recalibrate dosages, bridging specialties like they were neighbors chatting over tea. (Patient of Dr. Basak)

Admitted with acute pancreatitis, I overheard Dr. Basak arguing with administrators to approve a costly enzyme blocker. 'This isn't a luxury,' he said, 'it's someone's ability to eat without pain.' He fought bureaucracy like a warrior. (Patient of Dr. Basak)

During Kolkata's cyclone, my asthmatic wife struggled to breathe. Dr. Basak video-called us through a power outage, guiding her inhaler technique by flashlight. Technology became his stethoscope that night. (Patient of Dr. Basak)