Best Pulmonologist in India
Dr. (Brig) Ashok K Rajput
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DNB, Diploma in Chest Medicine
Experience: 37+ Years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: ARTEMIS HOSPITAL
Dr. Ashok K. Rajput has 37 years of expertise as a pulmonologist, and specializes in Respiratory Diseases, Sleep Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Interventional Pulmonology.
Maj Gen Amir Chand Award, Chief of Army Staff Commendation, Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation, and GOC-in-C (Western Command) Commendation are among the many medals he has received.
He received his MBBS from the renowned Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, his Diploma from Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, his MD from Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, and his DNB from the National Board of Examination.
He has been published in over 50 national and international magazines. He is a member of the Indian Chest Society, the National College of Chest Physicians of India, the Indian Sleep Disorders Association, and the Indian Association of Bronchology.
Dr. Narasimhan R
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, Fellowship, American College of Chest Physicians
Experience: 36+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai
Dr. Narasimhan R has 36 years of experience as a pulmonologist. He has performed over 11,000 diagnostic bronchoscopes.
Dr. Narasimhan has performed the most pleuroscopies and is the founder of India's first endobronchial ultrasound unit.
He is a writer for The Hindu's Health Watch Session. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in medicine from Madras University, as well as his FCCP from the American College of Chest Physicians. He has given over 500 pulmonary disease seminars both nationally and abroad.
Dr. Raj B Singh
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, MRCP, Fellowship- American College of Chest Physicians
Experience: 37+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai
Dr. Raj B Singh has 37 years of experience as a pulmonologist. He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association, the Association of Physicians of India, the Cosmopolitan Club, the British Thoracic Society, the Indian Chest Society, the Indian Association of Bronchology, and the Tower Club.
He earned his MBBS, MD, and MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS), Glasgow, as well as a fellowship from the American College of Chest Physicians. He's published 32 times in Indian and international magazines.
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Thomas
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DTCD
Experience: 40+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Thomas is a renowned pulmonologist in India with more than 40 years of experience.
His credentials include an MBBS from Madras Medical College in Chennai, a Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases from the same institution, and an MD in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases from the same institution. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Association of Pulmonologists, European Respiratory Society, American Thoracic Society, and Indian Medical Association.
He is particularly interested in treating lung cancer, pneumonia, infectious diseases, interstitial lung disorders, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, and airway diseases. He is actively working to encourage others to stop smoking. Dr. Thomas has taken part in numerous conferences at the national level.
Dr. Mrinal Sircar
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, DNB, Fellowships
Experience: 34+ Years
Location: Delhi NCR
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Noida
A renowned pulmonologist with more than 34 years of expertise, Dr. Mrinal Sircar is known for treating many difficult cases with great success. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension, and tuberculosis are among the conditions he is highly skilled at treating.
He is an authority on managing respiratory failure and complex bronchoscopic procedures. Dr. Sircar is a specialist in managing respiratory failure and performing complex bronchoscopic operations.
He has done his medical education from some of the best medical schools in India followed by his Fellowship, from St. James University Hospital at Leeds - UK in 2002. He is a member of both the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (USA).
Dr. Gopi Chand Khilani
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, Fellowship, USA
Experience: 41+ Years
Location: New Delhi
Hospital: Pushpawati Singhania Hospital, Delhi
Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani is a famous pulmonologist in India with more than 41 years of experience under his belt. He has done his medical education from some of the best medical schools in India followed by his Fellowship in Pulmonology and Chest Medicine from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York, USA.
Dr. Khilani has served as board member and chaired various prestigious organizations. He was elected to serve as the Chairman of the Indian Society of Critical Care and Medicine and as a governing member of the Indian Chest Society. He has also served as Vice President at National College of Chest Physicians.
He is a member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine Council, the Council of the Indian College of Critical Care Medicine, and the Council of Regents.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Goel
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD
Experience: 23+ Years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Dr Goel,with more than 23 years of experience in the field, is counted among the best pulmonologists in India. He is a very renowned critical care specialist working with the Department of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon as Director and Head of Department. He is known for his work and participation in various prestigious organizations like FCCP, FIAB, FISDA, FISM (Australia), and FICM (Belgium).
He is an expert in treating respiratory diseases such as Asthma, COPD, Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, Respiratory Allergy and Infections, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Fibrosis. Besides, he is well known for his expertise in sleep medicine and advanced therapeutic pulmonary interventions.
Dr. Mahaboob Khan
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, Fellowships
Experience: 20+ Years
Location: Hyderabad
Hospital: Aster Prime Hospital, Hyderabad
Dr. Mahaboob Khan is a renowned pulmonologist with more than 20 years of expertise in the field.He is skilled at treating chest diseases, lung cancer, lung infections, bronchitis, and lung abscesses. He is also skilled in performing bronchoscopies.
He is a member of the American College of Pulmonologist.
Following his 1988 MBBS from Guntur Medical College in Guntur, he went on to earn his MD in pulmonary medicine from Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam in 1998, as well as his FCCP in pulmonary medicine in 2007.
Dr. Prof Jayalakshmi T K
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, Fellowships
Experience: 25+ Years
Location: Mumbai
Hospital: Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Prof. Jayalakshmi T. K. is a highly accomplished and renowned pulmonologist with more than 22 years of experience.
She did her MBBS in 1992 from Seth G. S. Medical College in Mumbai and her MD in pulmonary medicine in 1996 from T. N. Medical College in Mumbai. In 1995, she received a DETRD from the College of Physicians & Surgeons, and in 2013, she received an ERS European Diplomate in Adult Respiratory Medicine.
She is a Life member of the Indian Chest Society, Indian Association for Bronchology, Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine, and Indian Medical Association. She is also a member of the Indian Association for Bronchology, the European Respiratory Society, and the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP).
Dr. Jayalakshmi runs her own sleep lab and is well-versed in the most recent noninvasive ventilation technology. She has written a number of pieces for national and international magazines and journals. Her areas of expertise are medical bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and thoracoscopy.
Dr. Anand Jaiswal
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD,
Experience: 30+ Years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: Medanta The Medicity
Dr. Anand Jaiswal has more than 30 years of experience as a Pulmonologist e and is known as a Grade-1 Chest Specialist. He is currently working as the Director of Respiratory Diseases and Sleep Medicine at prestigious Medanta hospital.
He received his MBBS degree from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi followed by his MD from Delhi University's VallabhBhai Patel Chest Institute in 1987. He went on to do his Fellowship from WHO for TB operations and research in the USA. Dr. Jaiswal has also participated in a number of research projects with Indians and foreign sponsors.
He is well known for his academic and clinical skills. He has successfully treated many serious patients. A gold medal was given to him for his work in MD. He has also participated in numerous research projects with sponsors from India and abroad, such as AMGEN (India), Pfizer (India), CSIR-OSDD, ODA (UK), etc.
Dr. Sandeep Nayar
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, Fellowships
Experience: 25+ Years
Location: New Delhi
Hospital: BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital
Dr. Sandeep Nayar is a renowned pulmonologist with more than 28 years of experience in the field. He is one of the distinct surgeons to have been trained in pulmonology and chest medicine across various prestigious institutions in the world- Australia, France, Brussels etc.
He is known for providing expert care for conditions like sleep apnea, diseases of the chest, and interstitial lung disease.He is skilled at performing medical thoracostomies, bronchoscopies, and pulmonary function tests.He has given talks on respiratory and critical care medicine at conferences where he was a faculty member.
He is a renowned medical professional and is a number of prestigious organizations as a Life Member, including the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), the Indian Association of Bronchology, the Indian Chest Society, the Association of Physicians of India, and the National College of Chest Physicians (NCCP), India.Additionally, heis a member of the Indian Medical Association and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) (IMA).
Dr. Shailendra Nath Gaur
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, Fellowships
Experience: 40+ Years
Location: Delhi NCR
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Noida
Dr. Shailendra Nath Gaur is a renowned and accomplished pulmonologist in India who has been in practice for more than 40 years. His journey has been that of great success as a clinician and a teacher. He has treated many complex cases with great success.
Throughout his professional life, the doctor has been active in teaching and research in respiratory medicine. He serves as an examiner for the DTCD, MD, DNB, and Ph.D. programmes at various Indian universities. He has given 165 Guest Lectures at various conferences that he has attended. He is a member of the Ministry of Environment and Forest's working group, the CDSCO's Allergen Standardization Committee's chairman, the Ministry of Health, and the National College of Chest Physicians' secretary (India). More than 200 original works of Dr. Gaur has been published in national and international journals. Additionally, he serves as the chief editor for both Indian J. Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and Indian J. Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences.
He has received 12 National Awards and other academic distinctions. He is a Commonwealth Fellow as well. He is skilled at treating a variety of respiratory conditions, including Farmer lung disease, anaerobic lung disease, allergy and immunotherapy, and many uncommon fungal diseases.
Dr. Prashant Chhajed
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, Fellowship- Sydney, Australia
Experience: 24+ Years
Location: Mumbai
Hospital: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi
Dr. Prashant Chhajed has more than 24 years of experience as a pulmonologist. His areas of expertise include bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, smoking cessation management, treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, treatment of lower/upper respiratory tract infections, treatment of bronchial asthma, thoracoscopy, treatment of chest diseases, treatment of pneumonia, treatment of lung infections, treatment of lung abscesses, and treatment of interstitial lung disease.
After earning his MBBS from the prestigious University of Mumbai in Mumbai and his DNB in Respiratory Diseases from the DNB board in New Delhi, Dr. Chhajed went on to receive a fellowship from Sydney, Australia's renowned St. Vincent Hospital.
Numerous national and international publications as well as frequent invitations to appear as a guest speaker regarding medical thoracoscopy at scientific meetings, CMEs, and conferences throughout the world are to his credit. He is a member of the Indian Maharashtra Medical Council.
Dr. Ammaiyappan Palaniswamy C
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD
Experience: 21+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
Dr. Ammaiyappan Palaniswamy C is a renowned pulmonologist, practises in Chennai and has more than 21 years of experience.His areas of specialization include pulmonary function testing (PFT), polysomnography, home sleep studies, lung function testing, spirometry, treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and decortication, lung transplant, respiratory problems, etc.
Dr. Palaniswamy did his MBBS from Annamalai University and his MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases from Madras Medical College in Chennai. He is a member of Tamil Nadu Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Numerous national and international papers are to his credit, and he is frequently called to lecture about respiratory disorders at scientific meetings, CMEs, and international conferences.
Dr. M S Kanwar
Speciality: Pulmonologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD
Experience: 31+ Years
Location: New Delhi
Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
A famous pulmonologist and somnologist with more than 32 years of expertise, Dr. M.S. Kanwar practices in the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. Dr. Kanwar has extensive training in treating all respiratory illnesses.
He was a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and served as Editor of CHEST - INDIA, Chairman of the Scientific Committee for the International Critical Care Conference in 2002, and Chairman of the Scientific Committee for the National Congress on Bronchology in 2003.
He is an expert in treating insomnia, treating obstructive sleep apnea, treating sleep disturbances, and treating sleep studies.