Dr. John Muchahary Reviews
Patient Experience
As a young athlete with exercise-induced breathing problems, Dr. Muchahary's sports-specific pulmonary function testing and personalized training modifications helped me qualify for national competitions instead of ending my career.
As a 28-year-old professional freediver, I developed persistent breathing issues that threatened my career. Dr. Muchahary's innovative bronchoscopic lung volume reduction procedure not only restored my lung function but allowed me to return to competitive diving within months, something I never thought possible.
My 7-year-old daughter accidentally inhaled a small toy part during play. Dr. Muchahary's emergency bronchoscopy at Manipal Hospital Goa was performed with such precision and calmness that she was laughing and asking for ice cream just hours after the terrifying incident.
After years of struggling with severe asthma that limited my daily activities, Dr. Muchahary's bronchial thermoplasty treatment transformed my life at 42. I can now play cricket with my sons without fearing an attack - a simple joy I had given up on.
As an 81-year-old former ship engineer with complex lung nodules, Dr. Muchahary's navigational bronchoscopy biopsy provided answers without invasive surgery. His respectful approach to my age and concerns made me feel valued throughout the process.
When my husband developed a rare tracheal stenosis after COVID ventilation, we feared the worst. Dr. Muchahary's tracheal stenting procedure not only saved his life but preserved his voice - allowing him to continue his work as a classical singer.
Our 16-year-old daughter's mysterious lung condition baffled multiple doctors until Dr. Muchahary performed cryobiopsy that revealed a rare interstitial lung disease. His comprehensive approach included genetic counseling for our entire family.
As a professional chef, my chronic cough was destroying my career and passion. Dr. Muchahary diagnosed occupational asthma and created a personalized management plan that allowed me to continue working safely in my kitchen.
After surviving lung cancer surgery, I developed a persistent air leak that kept me hospitalized for weeks. Dr. Muchahary's endoscopic sealant procedure closed the leak instantly, finally allowing me to go home to my family.
My mother's advanced emphysema left her bedridden at 75. Dr. Muchahary's endobronchial valve placement gave her back the ability to walk to her garden independently - a miracle we hadn't dared hope for.
As a foreign tourist visiting Goa, I experienced a sudden pneumothorax while scuba diving. Dr. Muchahary's emergency chest tube placement and subsequent pleurodesis ensured I could safely return home to Canada without complications.
Our 5-year-old son's recurrent lung collapses from congenital cysts were terrifying. Dr. Muchahary's thoracoscopic surgery approach minimized scarring and his playful bedside manner made our child actually look forward to hospital visits.
As a 55-year-old construction worker with decades of dust exposure, I feared I had terminal lung disease. Dr. Muchahary's thorough investigation revealed treatable conditions and his occupational health advice helped me continue working safely.
When my wife developed respiratory failure from ARDS, Dr. Muchahary's early intervention with advanced bronchoscopic techniques and ECMO coordination gave us eight more precious months together to say our proper goodbyes.
