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DR. PRASANNA KUMAR THOMAS
Pulmonologist Senior Consultant | MD, DTCD, MBBS | MGM Healthcare, ChennaiEXPERIENCE: 40+ YEARS.
HOSPITAL: MGM Healthcare, Chennai.
SPECIAL INTEREST: Lung Cancer Treatment, Pneumonia Treatment, Infectious Disease Treatment, Interstitial Lung Disease Treatment, Lower/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment and airway diseases.
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Thomas is a pulmonologist with 40+ years of experience. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association, European Respiratory Society, American Thoracic Society and Tamil Nadu Association of Pulmonologists. He is highly qualified with degrees like MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases from Madras Medical College, Chennai and MD in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases from Madras Medical College, Chennai. He is actively engaged in promoting smoking cessation for the public. Dr. Thomas has participated in many National Level Conferences.
DR. SRIVATSA LOKESHWARAN
Head of Department and Lead Consultant and - Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant MBBS, MD, FRCCM (NUH, Singapore), FCCP (USA), Fellowship in Respiratory endoscopy (NCC, Japan)EXPERIENCE: 14 YEARS.
HOSPITAL: Aster Whitefield Bangalore.
SPECIAL INTEREST: Interventional pulmonology, lung transplants, airway disease, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep medicine. Dr. Srivatsa’s approach to medicine is evidence based and he actively seeks to stay abreast of the latest advancements in his field.
Dr. Srivatsa is especially skilled at Interventional Pulmonology and has trained with world-renowned interventional pulmonologists at the National University Hospital, Singapore in advanced airway and pleural procedures such as Thoracoscopy, EBUS (Endobronchial ultrasound), Rigid bronchoscopy and advanced central airway procedures, Peripheral pulmonary nodule navigation and biopsy. This approach to medicine made him an integral part of the team that performed the first-ever bronchial thermoplasty procedure in Karnataka, India for advanced Asthma. He is also credited with being the transplant physician on the multidisciplinary team that performed the first Bilateral lung transplant for a post-COVID fibrosis patient in the state of Karnataka. He is now actively running the transplant clinic at Aster and has completed several lung transplants. He ran the asthma and airway disease clinic at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore alongside other experts. He now runs an asthma clinic in asthma phenotyping and advanced therapies for asthma-like targeted therapy. Dr. Srivatsa also runs a state-of-the-art Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) clinic, one of the very few in the country to have a comprehensive ILD multidisciplinary group. Dr. Srivatsa completed his undergraduate training at KIMS, Bengaluru, followed by his M.D. (Pulmonary medicine) tra ining from AIMS (Kochi).He then went on to complete his Fellowship in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine from the world-renowned National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore. He holds the distinction of being the first international fellow in respiratory and critical care medicine from NUH, Singapore. He has a Fellowship in Respiratory Endoscopy from the National Cancer Center, Japan, one of the premier institutes of advanced cancer management and research. He trained in CT mapping, convex EBUS, radial EBUS, autofluorescence, photodynamic therapy, early diagnosis of lung cancer, electromagnetic navigation, and other advanced diagnostics and therapeutic airway and pleural interventions. He also received an MABIP-accredited Fellowship in advanced interventions like rigid bronchoscopy, complex central airway pathologies, cryotherapy, and laser and endobronchial valves during his stint at Serdang Hospital, Malaysia.
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DR. VIJIL RAHULAN K
Pulmonologist Head of Department | MBBS, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship | Gleneagles Global Health City, ChennaiEXPERIENCE: 25 YEARS.
HOSPITAL: Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai.
SPECIAL INTEREST: Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Testing, Bronchoprovocation and Exercise testing, Pleural Biopsy, Trans-Thoracic needle aspiration.
Dr Vijil R has an overall experience of 25 years and is currently working at Gleneagles Global Health City. He is in charge of 15 bedded ICU supervising a critical care team comprising Anesthesiologists, Pulmonologists, DNB trainees, Nurses and Paramedics. He has extensive experience in all invasive and interventional Critical Care procedures including Swan Ganz catheterization, Intubation & mechanical ventilation, CVP & Arterial lines, Temporary pacemakers, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Chest tubes, etc. He has conducted several CME programs for physicians and nurses. He is an esteemed member of various associations like Michigan State Medical Society, American Association of Bronchology, American Society of Critical Care Medicine, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society Medical Society of the State of New York.
DR. RAJ B SINGH
PULMONOLOGY/ RESPIRATORY MEDICINE | MBBS, MD (GM), MRCP, FRCP | Apollo Hospital, ChennaiEXPERIENCE: 37 YEARS.
HOSPITAL: Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
SPECIAL INTEREST: Respiratory Tract Infection, Bad Breath (Halitosis) Treatment.
Dr. Raj B Singh is a Respiratory Medicine Specialist working at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. He has 36 years of experience in his field. He has done his MBBS and MD (General Medicine) from Madras University, Chennai, (1978 and 1982 respectively) and MRCP from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (1986). Some of the services he provides are Respiratory Tract Infection, Bronchitis Treatment, Mediastinoscopy, Pulmonary Function Test, Tracheostomy, Pneumonectomy and Decortication. He has 32 publications in Indian and international journals and has presented papers on Bronchoscopy-related work, Asthma Management, Sarcoidosis and Pleural diseases. He is a member of the Indian Association of Bronchology, British Thoracic Society, Association of Physicians of India, Indian Medical Association, etc.
DR. SUSHMITA ROY CHOWDHURY
Director Of Pulmonology | MBBS, MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine | Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, KolkataEXPERIENCE: 26 YEARS.
HOSPITAL: Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata.
AREA OF EXPERTISE: Asthma, COPD, ILD, Interstitial lung disease, Respiratory failure and Interventional Pulmonology.
Dr. Sushmita Roy Chowdhury is a Pulmonologist and has an experience of 26 years in this field. She completed MBBS from University of Calcutta in 1997 and MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine from Lucknow University in 2001. She is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Chronic Pain Treatment, Skin Tag Treatment, Piles Treatment (Non Surgical),Viral Fever Treatment and Insulin Free Treatment etc.
DR. PRINCE JAMES
Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist | MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), FCCP (USA), HERMES Diplomate (Europe) | Naruvi Hospital, Vellore, BangaloreEXPERIENCE: 18 YEARS.
HOSPITAL: Naruvi Hospital, Vellore, Bangalore.
SPECIAL INTEREST: Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic ultrasound guided procedures.
Dr. Prince James, who is now a part of Naruvi team, previously served as a Consultant and Professor in the field of Respiratory Medicine at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore for a period of 18 years. He specializes in Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic ultrasound guided procedures. He offers advanced medical care to patients suffering from lung cancer, pleural diseases, airway disorders, and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
DR. ILIN KINIMI
Consultant - Paediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, MD (Paediatrics) | Clinical Fellowship - Paediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine | ERS (European Respiratory Society) | Diploma In Paediatric Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine.EXPERIENCE: 25YEARS.
HOSPITAL: MANIPAL HOSPITAL (OLD AIRPORT ROAD) BANGALORE.
SPECIAL INTEREST: Asthma and allergic disorders, Paediatric Pulmonology & Sleep medicine, Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Paediatric Sleep Services, Non-Invasive Ventilation Cystic Fibrosis Clinics, Management of Interstitial Lung Disease / Chronic Lung diseases, Paediatric Flexible bronchoscopy.
Dr. Ilin Kinimi is a well-known Pediatric Pulmonologist with 23 years of experience and two awards in the field. She has worked as a Pediatric Lung Doctor, gaining competent abilities and understanding in the areas. Dr. Ilin Kinimi earned her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi in 1998, MD in 2003, and Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine from Singapore. Dr. Ilin Kinimi is an active member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Karnataka Respiratory Chapter, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, the Respiratory Chapter, and the Delhi Medical Council. She has received numerous honors, including the Smt Ved and Shri Sita Ram Award Gold Medal and the Dr. V Balagopal Raju Endowment Award Gold Medal. She has a plethora of clinical experience treating children with wheezing disorders, allergies, chronic lung diseases, and sleep disturbances. Dr. Ilin Kinimi has sufficient experience performing children’s flexible bronchoscopies, lung function tests, and directing a pediatric sleep lab. Languages spoken by her are Hindi and English.
