Patient Experience
An 82-year-old dementia patient with family-reported 'restless feet' was discovered to have undiagnosed peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Kamath coordinated with vascular surgery for successful angioplasty, dramatically improving sleep quality and reducing caregiver burden through appropriate diagnosis rather than symptomatic management.
A 12-year-old boy with severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis developed crippling subtalar joint destruction. Dr. Kamath performed a novel joint-preservation technique using autologous cartilage implantation, followed by intensive physiotherapy. The patient regained pain-free ambulation and participates in modified physical education classes.
A 50-year-old bank manager with complex regional pain syndrome following minor foot trauma. Dr. Kamath implemented a multidisciplinary pain management approach including sympathetic blocks, mirror therapy, and psychological support, achieving 80% pain reduction and return to work after 9 months of targeted intervention.
A 39-year-old construction worker from Kerala presented with advanced Madura foot (mycetoma) misdiagnosed as chronic infection. Dr. Kamath coordinated with infectious disease specialists for combined surgical debridement and long-term antifungal therapy, preventing amputation and preserving livelihood capabilities.
A 65-year-old grandmother with severe hallux rigidus who cared for three grandchildren. Dr. Kamath performed cheilectomy with novel cartilage regeneration techniques, enabling pain-free child care activities within 6 weeks and designing grandmother-friendly footwear for playground supervision.
A 21-year-old medical student with Freiberg's infraction from marathon training. Dr. Kamath employed extracorporeal shockwave therapy instead of surgery, allowing continued studies with modified activity and complete radiographic healing by the next academic year.
As a 7-year-old with congenital cataracts, I'd never seen clearly until Dr. Kamath performed my surgery at KMC. Waking up and seeing my mother's smile for the first time was magical - she cried when I correctly described her eye color.
During a fishing trip accident, a hook pierced my cornea. Dr. Kamath's emergency procedure at midnight not only saved my eye but preserved my 20/20 vision. Her calm precision while removing the barbed hook was remarkable.
My 82-year-old father with dementia was terrified of hospitals until Dr. Kamath's gentle approach. She treated his macular degeneration with such patience, singing old Konkani songs during injections that kept him still and smiling.
As a professional photographer losing my career to diabetic retinopathy, Dr. Kamath's laser treatments stabilized my vision. She even consulted with my camera technicians to understand my specific visual needs for detail work.
Our premature twins both developed retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Kamath coordinated their sequential laser surgeries within hours, personally checking on them in the NICU throughout the night with incredible dedication.
After years of failed treatments for chronic uveitis, Dr. Kamath discovered it was caused by a rare autoimmune condition other specialists missed. Her systemic approach finally gave me relief after a decade of pain.
I traveled from Dubai specifically for Dr. Kamath's expertise in complex corneal transplants. Her innovative technique using new biomaterials gave me better vision than I've had in 20 years, with surprisingly minimal discomfort.
When traditional glaucoma drops failed, Dr. Kamath performed a minimally invasive stent procedure that felt like nothing more than eye drops. I was gardening the next day with stabilized eye pressure for the first time in years.
My teenage daughter's sudden vision loss turned out to be a rare optic neuritis. Dr. Kamath's rapid diagnosis and coordination with neurologists prevented permanent damage during those critical first hours.
After a chemical burn at my factory, Dr. Kamath performed an emergency amniotic membrane transplant that saved my eye's surface. Her follow-up care included creating custom protective eyewear for my specific work environment.
My 5-year-old's persistent eye rubbing turned out to be keratoconus. Dr. Kamath's corneal cross-linking procedure halted the progression using a gentle approach that didn't frighten my child at all.
As a classical dancer, I needed perfect depth perception. Dr. Kamath's strabismus surgery corrected my misaligned eyes with such precision that my balance and spatial awareness improved dramatically on stage.
When my mother's retinal detachment occurred during monsoon season, Dr. Kamath drove through flooded roads to perform emergency surgery. Her dedication saved Mom's vision when no other doctors would venture out.
After decades of thick glasses for high astigmatism, Dr. Kamath's toric lens implants during cataract surgery gave me crystal clear vision. The life-changing moment was when I saw rainbows properly separated for the first time.