Dr. Swapan Kumar Saha Reviews
Patient Experience
Rushed my 72-year-old father to Manipal with severe chest pain at midnight. Dr. Saha was there within 15 minutes, calm as morning dew. Performed angioplasty himself—no unnecessary delays. His hands moved with such precision; it felt like watching an artist restore a masterpiece. Dad's home growing tomatoes again.
Brought my 8-year-old for a routine school heart checkup expecting a quick in-and-out. Dr. Saha spent 40 minutes explaining pediatric heart development with cartoon diagrams! Found a minor murmur but said 'let's watch it grow together' instead of rushing to meds. My son now wants to be a cardiologist.
Complex double bypass patient here. Dr. Saha didn't just show me surgical charts—he sketched my new circulation pathway on hospital napkin. Three months post-op, he remembers my granddaughter's name and still answers my 10PM doubts himself. Not a god—but close enough for my heart.
Emergency STEMI case from Darjeeling hills. Dr. Saha coordinated with ambulance team via video call throughout the mountain curves. Met us at ER entrance with fully prepped cath lab team. The man works like his stethoscope is wired to his own heartbeat.
Follow-up visit after mitral valve replacement. Instead of just scans, he asked about my walking stamina, kitchen chores, even my sleep patterns. Adjusted meds based on how I actually live—not just textbook numbers. Treats the person, not the echo report.
Witnessed a miracle with my diabetic mother. Her peripheral arteries were collapsing—three doctors said amputation inevitable. Dr. Saha tried experimental laser atherectomy no one else offered. Saved both legs. Now she dances at weddings with her orthopedic shoes.
Routine checkup turned life-saving intervention. Dr. Saha noticed subtle rhythm changes others missed for years. Insisted on Holter monitor—caught dangerous arrhythmia during my sleep. Implanted ICD next day. His ears hear what machines don't.
Flew from Bhutan specifically for Dr. Saha. He reviewed decade-old records, spotted medication interaction everyone overlooked. Simplified my pill regime from 8 to 3 tablets. Didn't push expensive procedures—just smarter care. Honesty is his best prescription.
Child with congenital defect—multiple surgeons refused operation citing risk. Dr. Saha said 'risk is my department, hope is yours'. Five-hour surgery successful. Sends handwritten birthday cards to my daughter every year with heart doodles.
Elderly aunt with dementia couldn't describe symptoms. Dr. Saha examined her while humming her favorite Rabindra Sangeet. Diagnosed silent heart attack through pure clinical instinct when ECG was clear. Genius wrapped in humility.
Post-CABG rehabilitation was brutal until Dr. Saha joined my morning walks himself. Taught me breathing techniques between uphill slopes. Doctor by day, fitness coach by dawn. His commitment leaks beyond clinic walls.
Rare cardiac sarcoidosis case. Dr. Saha coordinated with pulmonologists, rheumatologists, even arranged video consult with German specialist—all without extra charge. Built a dream team while never leaving my bedside.
Thought I was having anxiety attacks for months. Dr. Saha detected coronary vasospasm using cold pressor test—simple but brilliant. Treatment cost less than my therapy sessions. Sometimes the smartest solutions are the simplest.
Young athlete with mysterious fainting spells. Instead of restricting sports, Dr. Saha designed graded exercise protocol with live ECG monitoring. Diagnosed exercise-induced VT. Now I compete nationally with custom safety plan.
End-stage heart failure patient given months to live. Dr. Saha fought insurance for LVAD approval, visited daily during recovery, taught my wife maintenance procedures. Two years later, I tend my garden with battery-powered heart. He manufactures time.
