Patient Experience
After being diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia during my pregnancy, I feared for my unborn child. Dr. Singhal coordinated with obstetricians to create a safe transfusion plan that carried us to full term. Our healthy daughter is here today because of his meticulous care and compassion.
As a trauma victim with massive blood loss, I remember Dr. Singhal's calm authority in the emergency room. His rapid blood component therapy and damage control resuscitation saved my life when minutes mattered. His follow-up care ensured I recovered without transfusion-related complications.
Our 8-year-old son with hemophilia needed dental surgery that seemed impossibly risky. Dr. Singhal designed a precise factor replacement protocol and monitored him throughout the procedure. What could have been a disaster became a seamless experience—no bleeding complications and a smiling child afterward.
During my bone marrow transplant for leukemia, Dr. Singhal managed the complex transfusion support with incredible precision. His attention to cytomegalovirus-safe blood and platelet management prevented the complications that often derail transplant recoveries. I'm cancer-free today thanks to his behind-the-scenes expertise.
As a Jehovah's Witness facing major surgery, I thought my options were limited. Dr. Singhal developed an innovative blood conservation strategy using cell salvage and hemodilution techniques that respected my beliefs while ensuring my safety. His creative approach gave me peace of mind throughout my operation.
Our premature twins required numerous micro-transfusions in the NICU. Dr. Singhal personally supervised each tiny transfusion, adjusting volumes and components with microscopic precision. His gentle approach with our fragile babies and constant communication with us as terrified parents made an unbearable situation manageable.
After developing rare platelet refractoriness following chemotherapy, my treatment was at a standstill. Dr. Singhal identified HLA-matched platelets and coordinated with national registries to secure them. His persistence gave me the chance to complete my cancer treatment when others had run out of options.
As a medical professional myself, I was particularly impressed by Dr. Singhal's evidence-based transfusion practices. When I required complex surgery, he implemented patient blood management techniques that minimized allogeneic blood use and accelerated my recovery beyond expectations.
Our family had never heard of transfusion medicine until our daughter developed life-threatening ITP. Dr. Singhal educated us about the condition while providing emergency IVIG treatment. His ability to explain complex immunology in simple terms empowered us to participate in her care decisions.
During the blood shortage crisis, Dr. Singhal managed my elective surgery transfusion needs through directed donations from family members. His meticulous testing and compatibility work ensured safe transitions despite the challenging circumstances—a testament to his adaptability and commitment.
As an elderly patient with chronic anemia from gastrointestinal bleeding, Dr. Singhal refused to simply transfuse repeatedly. Instead, he coordinated with gastroenterologists to find and treat the underlying cause, ultimately eliminating my need for regular transfusions altogether.
After a rare religious sect required special blood processing for their member's emergency transfusion, Dr. Singhal accommodated their beliefs while maintaining medical standards. His cultural sensitivity and technical creativity turned a potential ethical conflict into a successful clinical outcome.
My complex orthopedic surgery required massive transfusion preparedness. Dr. Singhal's preoperative optimization of my hemoglobin levels and intraoperative blood salvage techniques meant I received only one unit of blood despite an 8-hour procedure. His proactive approach prevented the complications I'd feared most.
As a 72-year-old retired botanist with an extremely rare pineal gland cyst causing debilitating vertigo, I was dismissed by multiple specialists until Dr. Kamdar recognized the subtle neurological signs. His minimally invasive endoscopic procedure felt like magic - I went from barely standing to tending my orchid collection again within weeks.
Our 8-year-old daughter developed sudden facial paralysis during a family vacation in Darjeeling. Dr. Kamdar performed emergency decompression surgery at 2 AM after identifying a rare vascular compression. Her complete recovery and beaming smile at her birthday party two months later was his masterpiece.
A construction site accident left my brother with a metal rod penetrating his skull. Dr. Kamdar's calm precision during the 7-hour emergency surgery to remove the object while preserving brain function was breathtaking. My brother now runs his own contracting business, thanks to his steady hands.
After years of mysterious seizures that ruined my career as a pianist, Dr. Kamdar discovered a tiny cortical dysplasia that others had missed. His awake craniotomy allowed me to play scales during surgery to monitor function. I recently performed my first concert in five years.
My 94-year-old grandmother with severe Parkinson's developed life-threatening hydrocephalus. While others hesitated due to her age, Dr. Kamdar performed a shunt procedure with such gentleness and skill that she gained two quality years with us, even attending her great-granddaughter's wedding.
As a professional mountaineer, my pituitary tumor diagnosis threatened everything. Dr. Kamdar's endoscopic transsphenoidal approach left no visible scars and preserved all hormonal function. I summited Kangchenjunga exactly one year post-op, carrying his name in my gratitude journal.
A 17-year-old tribal girl from a remote village presented with severe menstrual irregularities and anemia. Dr. Dey discovered she had been using traditional herbs as contraception. He provided culturally sensitive counseling, prescribed iron supplements, and introduced her to modern contraceptive options, improving her health and empowering her with reproductive choices.