Patient Stories
Discover heartfelt journeys of healing and hope, shared directly by our patients.
These stories reflect the compassionate care and expertise of Dr. Buddha.
Experience the inspiring journeys of patients whose lives have been transformed through Dr. Buddha’s expert and compassionate care. Their stories reflect the hope, healing, and trust that define every step of their treatment.
Adrienne M. Shaw
I have been a patient of Dr. Buddha’s for over 5 yrs. He is one of the best doctors I have ever had. I was in terrible shape when I came to him. I had constant, terrible back and hip pain from an 11hr back surgery which left me using a cane and having non-stop pain and the inability to sleep at night.
Dr. Buddha is one of the most caring, attentive, accessible and most intelligent doctor I have. He is always just a text away - actually, providing me with his cell phone (which is unheard of in today’s world of medicine). I love his combination of Eastern/Western medicine which gives me more options for treatment. Dr. Buddha gave me my independence and my quality of life back and I will be forever grateful having him on my side.
Dr. Buddha is one of the most caring, attentive, accessible and most intelligent doctor I have. He is always just a text away - actually, providing me with his cell phone (which is unheard of in today’s world of medicine). I love his combination of Eastern/Western medicine which gives me more options for treatment. Dr. Buddha gave me my independence and my quality of life back and I will be forever grateful having him on my side.
Roxanne
Sometimes I’d say not always well but well-ish enough, skittish, anxious. The treatment has helped me grow my spiritual nature, move further along the continuum of something like an increasingly authentic self. There have been short periods that felt kind of fearless where I might sit at the piano and the music would flow. After my second tx, I found myself desiring to start a new public-access tv show: so far, 3 hours have been filmed, 6 shows. My mission in life might find itself coinciding with the show. Also, I expect, with some trepidation, to bring forth my writing, painting and music (voice, piano) on the show—we will see.
Alison
I’ve been working with Dr. Raj Buddhavarapu for a few months. We first connected while I was in an inpatient facility recovering from multiple surgeries and quickly built the kind of doctor–patient relationship I value: collaborative. Dr. Buddha is easy to reach and receptive to my input as an informed patient. He tailors our plan of care to my symptoms while keeping my long-term goals in sight.
When I returned home out of state, I was relieved to continue under his care until I can find a local clinician—which is difficult. His responsiveness and flexibility make this key part of recovery far less stressful.
Mendal Gelb
With Dr Buddha, I always feel heard and cared for in a true professional and personal way. He takes the time to explain everything with his super knowledge and dedication which makes all the difference!