Dr. Deepak Kumar

My 82-year-old mother's complex aortic stenosis required delicate care. Dr. Kumar's team performed a TAVI procedure with such precision that she was playing cards with her grandchildren just three days later. His compassionate approach with elderly patients is remarkable.

When my husband collapsed during our daughter's wedding reception, Dr. Kumar happened to be a guest. His immediate CPR and emergency intervention saved his life from what turned out to be a massive heart attack. We call him our 'angel in formal wear'.

As a software engineer working 80-hour weeks, I ignored my hypertension until a routine checkup with Dr. Kumar revealed alarming numbers. His holistic approach combining medication, meditation, and lifestyle changes transformed my health without invasive procedures.

Our 14-year-old son was born with a congenital heart defect that multiple doctors said required open-heart surgery. Dr. Kumar pioneered a novel catheter-based technique at Manipal that repaired the defect through a tiny incision. Our teenager was playing basketball within weeks.

As a 28-year-old marathon runner, I was devastated when diagnosed with arrhythmia. Dr. Kumar not only performed a minimally invasive ablation but designed a tailored cardiac rehab program. I'm back to running and recently completed my first post-surgery half-marathon.