Dr. Monica E Florence Reviews

As a 28-year-old marathon runner, I was devastated when diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Dr. Monica E Florence not only performed a complex ablation procedure but created a tailored cardiac rehabilitation program that allowed me to complete a half-marathon within 9 months—something I never thought possible.

My 7-year-old daughter was born with a rare congenital heart defect that multiple doctors said required open-heart surgery. Dr. Florence pioneered a minimally invasive transcatheter approach at Manipal Hospital that avoided major surgery entirely. Seeing my child playing normally just weeks later was miraculous.

After suffering a 'widow maker' heart attack at 52 during a business trip to Vijayawada, I was rushed to Manipal Hospital. Dr. Florence's emergency angioplasty saved my life at 3 AM. Her round-the-clock monitoring and compassionate care made a terrifying experience manageable.

My 82-year-old mother with dementia developed critical aortic stenosis. Other cardiologists deemed her too high-risk, but Dr. Florence successfully performed TAVI with extraordinary patience and communication adapted to her cognitive challenges. Mom now tends her garden pain-free.

As a professional musician with mitral valve prolapse, I was terrified surgery would end my career. Dr. Florence performed a robotic-assisted repair that preserved my cardiac function so perfectly I was back performing concerts within two months with no limitations.

Our family has hereditary hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. When my 16-year-old son showed symptoms, Dr. Florence didn't just treat him—she created a comprehensive family screening program and genetic counseling that has potentially saved multiple generations of our family.

After years of mysterious fatigue dismissed by other doctors, Dr. Florence diagnosed my rare cardiac sarcoidosis at 45. Her innovative steroid-sparing treatment protocol reversed my heart function decline without the side effects I feared.

My husband suffered cardiac arrest during our anniversary dinner. Dr. Florence's team performed CPR for 47 minutes followed by therapeutic hypothermia. Against all odds, he woke up neurologically intact—a miracle she made possible through relentless determination.

As a pregnant woman diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy at 32 weeks, I was terrified for myself and my baby. Dr. Florence coordinated with obstetricians to manage my heart failure while delaying delivery until 36 weeks. She gave us both a fighting chance.

My 13-year-old daughter, a competitive swimmer, developed unexplained syncope. Dr. Florence identified a rare coronary artery anomaly and performed a delicate surgical correction. She's now back in the pool, training for national championships with full medical clearance.

After surviving rheumatic fever as a child in rural Andhra Pradesh, I developed severe mitral stenosis at 38. Dr. Florence performed a balloon valvuloplasty that cost a fraction of surgery and allowed me to return to farming within weeks to support my family.

As a COVID-19 long-hauler with persistent myocarditis, I saw 5 cardiologists who dismissed my symptoms. Dr. Florence was the first to take my post-viral condition seriously, developing a novel anti-inflammatory regimen that finally restored my energy after 18 months of suffering.

My father refused treatment for his triple vessel disease due to fear of surgery. Dr. Florence spent hours explaining complex PCI options and ultimately performed a multi-vessel angioplasty that changed his perspective completely. He now proudly shows off his 'new plumbing' to everyone.

When traditional pacemakers failed due to my unusual venous anatomy, Dr. Florence pioneered a leadless pacemaker implantation at Manipal Hospital—the first in Vijayawada. The procedure took 28 minutes and I was home the next day with no activity restrictions.

As a medical student myself, I developed supraventricular tachycardia during exams. Dr. Florence not only treated my condition but mentored me through the psychological aspects of being a patient. Her holistic approach inspired my own future practice philosophy.