Dr. Elaine Rodrigues Reviews
Patient Experience
Dr. Elaine Rodrigues saved my 82-year-old father after he developed severe pneumonia post-hip surgery. Her round-the-clock monitoring and gentle explanations to our family made a terrifying ICU stay manageable. She even called us at midnight with updates,true dedication.
When my 7-year-old daughter needed emergency appendectomy anesthesia, Dr. Rodrigues was magical. She used cartoon character masks and talked her through the entire process like a fairy tale. Woke up smiling instead of scared,pediatric expertise at its finest!
Rushed to Manipal after a motorcycle accident with multiple fractures. Dr. Rodrigues coordinated my complex pain management while keeping me lucid enough to consult with surgeons. Her calm precision during those chaotic hours felt like being anchored in a storm.
As an asthma patient, I’ve had many routine pre-surgery assessments. Dr. Rodrigues noticed subtle changes in my breathing patterns others missed and adjusted my meds preemptively. Prevented a potential crisis,she sees what others don’t.
Follow-up after my mother’s coronary bypass: Dr. Rodrigues remembered minute details from her surgery weeks prior and spotted early signs of infection during a standard check. Her proactive approach avoided readmission to ICU.
Witnessed her manage a mass casualty incident in ER,three critical patients arriving simultaneously. She directed teams with battlefield efficiency while personally stabilizing the most severe case. Saw her place an arterial line in under 60 seconds during CPR.
My teenage son needed emergency dental surgery but has severe anxiety. Dr. Rodrigues used targeted sedation and mindfulness techniques instead of heavy anesthesia. He was awake but relaxed,revolutionary approach for nervous patients.
Post-operative pain management for my abdominal surgery was flawless. Dr. Rodrigues used a multimodal approach that avoided opioids entirely. No nausea, clear-headed recovery,modern medicine done right.
During my father’s cancer palliative care, Dr. Rodrigues managed his pain with such empathy. She sat with us explaining every option, once until 2 AM, ensuring his final days were comfortable and dignified.
Complex spine surgery patient here: Dr. Rodrigues maintained my anesthesia for 9 hours with perfect stability. Neuromonitoring never flagged once. The surgical team called her ‘The Maestro’,absolute precision artist.
Brought my infant in for bronchiolitis-related respiratory distress. Dr. Rodrigues intubated her tiny airways with steady hands while calmly guiding panicked residents. Wrote personalized weaning protocols on colorful paper for the nurses.
Routine pre-anesthesia checkup revealed undiagnosed hypertension through her meticulous assessment. She coordinated with cardiology before clearing me for surgery,potentially saved me from intraoperative complications.
Follow-up visit for chronic pain management: Dr. Rodrigues created a tapered medication plan with cannabis oil alternatives after learning about my aversion to traditional painkillers. Personalized care that respects patient preferences.
Emergency C-section under general anesthesia,Dr. Rodrigues managed both my crashing vitals and fetal distress simultaneously. Heard from my husband how she yelled ‘Both stable!’ the moment our baby was out. Warrior doctor.
