Dr. Nikhil Sontakke Reviews
Patient Experience
A 28-year-old female professional surfer from Australia presented with recurrent syncope during competitions. Dr. Sontakke discovered an anomalous coronary artery course during intense exercise via specialized stress imaging. Performed a minimally invasive coronary unroofing procedure. Patient returned to professional surfing within 3 months with no recurrence.
72-year-old retired fisherman from a coastal village with no prior medical care presented with end-stage heart failure. Dr. Sontakke coordinated a multidisciplinary approach including cardiac resynchronization therapy and tailored medical management. The patient, who initially couldn't walk 10 steps, now tends to his small boat daily with his grandchildren.
45-year-old construction site foreman suffered a massive STEMI at work. Dr. Sontakke performed emergency thrombectomy and complex multivessel PCI during cardiogenic shock. The patient required ECMO support for 48 hours followed by prolonged rehabilitation. Now advocates for workplace cardiac emergency response training.
19-year-old college basketball player collapsed during practice with unexplained ventricular tachycardia. Genetic testing revealed catecholaminergic polymorphic VT. Dr. Sontakke implanted a subcutaneous ICD and initiated targeted beta-blocker therapy, allowing the athlete to continue non-competitive sports participation.
81-year-old nun from a local convent presented with recurrent dizzy spells. Diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis but refused conventional surgery due to religious beliefs. Dr. Sontakke performed successful TAVI via transradial approach. She resumed her daily prayer walks within a week.
34-year-old pregnant woman
58-year-old hotel chef with complex coronary anatomy including chronic total occlusions presented with refractory angina. Dr. Sontakke performed antegrade-retrograde CTO PCI using advanced wire techniques. The patient returned to creating new recipes within 6 weeks pain-free.
7-year-old child from remote area with uncorrected congenital heart disease presented in heart failure. Dr. Sontakke collaborated with pediatric cardiologists to perform transcatheter ASD closure and PDA occlusion. The previously blue-tinged child now participates in school sports.
63-year-old retired school teacher with recurrent hospitalizations for heart failure despite optimal medical therapy. Dr. Sontakke implanted a pulmonary artery pressure sensor for guided management. Reduced hospitalizations by 90% in first year through remote monitoring adjustments.
29-year-old software developer working 80-hour weeks presented with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after extreme stress. Dr. Sontakke managed conservatively while coordinating with workplace for modified duties. Full recovery achieved alongside implementation of sustainable work-life balance practices.
76-year-old widower living alone with multiple comorbidities and complex coronary disease refused intervention repeatedly. Dr. Sontakke conducted home visits with community health workers, eventually gaining trust for successful hybrid revascularization. Patient now hosts card games for other seniors.
42-year-old ship captain developed atrial fibrillation during long voyages. Dr. Sontakke performed cryoablation with specific consideration for maritime occupational requirements. Returned to command vessels with continuous rhythm monitoring and satellite-transmitted ECGs.
51-year-old street food vendor with limited resources presented with advanced rheumatic heart disease and severe mitral stenosis. Dr. Sontakke performed balloon mitral valvuloplasty using cost-effective techniques. The patient resumed supporting his family business within days.
67-year-old retired banker with recurrent stent thrombosis despite dual antiplatelet therapy. Dr. Sontakke identified rare platelet function disorder through specialized testing. Implemented tailored antithrombotic regimen resulting in stable coronary status for over two years.
23-year-old medical student recognized her own Wolfe-Parkinson-White pattern during ECG lecture. Self-referred to Dr. Sontakke who performed successful radiofrequency ablation. Now pursuing cardiology residency with firsthand patient perspective.
