Patient Experience
After years of misdiagnosed chronic cough that disrupted my teaching career, Dr. Das identified it as a rare manifestation of GERD affecting my airways. His comprehensive approach involving both pulmonary and gastrointestinal specialists brought me lasting relief I never thought possible.
Our 7-year-old daughter's severe asthma attacks kept her from normal childhood activities until we met Dr. Das. He developed an asthma action plan that even a child could understand, and now she's able to participate in sports and sleepovers without fear.
As a construction worker exposed to silica dust for decades, I developed progressive lung fibrosis. Dr. Das's innovative combination therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation program has significantly improved my quality of life and breathing capacity beyond what other specialists had predicted.
During my pregnancy, I developed severe breathing difficulties that multiple doctors dismissed as normal. Dr. Das recognized it as a rare pregnancy-related pulmonary condition and managed my care with such precision that both my baby and I emerged healthy from what could have been a dangerous situation.
My husband's occupational lung disease from years in the textile industry had left him dependent on oxygen 24/7. Dr. Das's cutting-edge treatment approach at Manipal Hospital has reduced his oxygen dependency by 50%, giving us hope and more quality time together.
As a marathon runner suddenly unable to complete my training due to breathing issues, Dr. Das diagnosed exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension that others had missed. His tailored treatment plan has me back on track toward my running goals with proper medical supervision.
Our teenage son's vaping-related lung injury emergency was handled with exceptional skill by Dr. Das. Beyond the immediate crisis, his educational approach and smoking cessation program have truly changed our son's life trajectory for the better.
After surviving COVID-19 with severe lung damage, I thought I'd never regain normal lung function. Dr. Das's post-COVID pulmonary rehabilitation program has been nothing short of miraculous, helping me recover 90% of my pre-illness capacity through dedicated, personalized care.
My rare autoimmune disorder affecting the lungs had been mismanaged for years until I consulted Dr. Das. His collaborative approach with rheumatologists and his deep knowledge of interstitial lung diseases have given me the most stable health I've experienced in a decade.
As a professional musician who depends on breath control, my sudden diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction could have ended my career. Dr. Das's specialized breathing retraining therapy and laryngeal control techniques preserved my ability to perform at the highest level.
When my mother's lung cancer diagnosis came with complications from COPD, most oncologists were hesitant to treat her. Dr. Das's innovative approach to managing both conditions simultaneously allowed her to successfully complete cancer treatment while maintaining respiratory function.
Our family's genetic predisposition to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency had affected multiple generations. Dr. Das's proactive screening and early intervention for our children has potentially prevented the severe lung disease that plagued our older family members.
As an expatriate returning from Southeast Asia with a mysterious fungal lung infection, I found Dr. Das's expertise in tropical pulmonary diseases invaluable. His knowledge of rare pathogens and appropriate antifungal treatments resolved a condition that had baffled other physicians.
As a 28-year-old marathon runner, I suddenly collapsed during training. Dr. Soumya Patra diagnosed an anomalous coronary artery that required immediate intervention. His precise angioplasty saved my life, and I'm back to running marathons six months later with no limitations.
My 82-year-old mother with multiple comorbidities was turned away by several hospitals due to complex calcified blockages. Dr. Patra performed rotational atherectomy with such skill that she walked out in 3 days, celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary with our entire family.
I was 45 and had a massive heart attack while attending my daughter's college graduation. Dr. Patra's emergency PCI procedure through radial access meant I could hold her graduation photo just hours later with minimal discomfort and no visible scars.
Our 16-year-old son, a national level swimmer, developed unexplained arrhythmias. Dr. Patra discovered and ablated an accessory pathway through an innovative EP study. He returned to competitive swimming within weeks and just won his first national medal.
As a pregnant woman at 32 weeks with critical aortic stenosis, I was terrified for my baby and myself. Dr. Patra coordinated with obstetricians to perform a balloon valvuloplasty that kept us both safe. I delivered a healthy baby girl and now have normal heart function.
My husband, a 67-year-old diabetic with chronic kidney disease, needed complex multivessel PCI. Dr. Patra used advanced imaging and minimal contrast technique that preserved his kidney function while completely revascularizing his heart. His energy has returned like he's 20 years younger.
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