Qualifications:

MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, CMC Hospital, Vellore, 1999-2005

Post Graduation(DNB Respiratory Medicine), Christian Medical College, Vellore, 2007-2010

Experience:

• Senior Consultant Pulmonologist & Associate Clinical Director, AIG Hospitals
• Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist, Respiratory Physician, Continental Hospitals
• Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist, Respiratory Physician, CARE Hospitals
• International Medical Fellow(Royal College of Physicians MTI Fellowship,UK), Respiratory Medicine
• Consultant, Respiratory Physician, Intervention Pulmonologist, Banerghatta Road, Bangalore, Fortis Healthcare
• Assistant Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences

Professional Synopsis:

Experienced Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Endobronchial Ultrasonography(EBUS) Bronchoscopic interventions, Critical Care Medicine and Non Invasive Ventilation, Treatment of Complex Respiratory conditions including difficult to treat Covid 19. Strong healthcare services professional with a Post Graduation(DNB Respiratory Medicine), 2007-2010, from Christian Medical College, Vellore, and MTI International Fellowship (RCP, UK), 2014-2016.

Areas Of Interest/ Expertise:

• Evaluation of persistent Cough
• Bronchoscopy and guided interventions 
• Thoracic ultrasound
• Medical Thoracoscopy
• Accurate and early diagnosis of Lung Nodule and staging of Lung cancer(Via Endobronchial Ultrasound).
• Sleep apnea(diagnosis and treatment support)
• Home oxygen guidance and support.
• Home Non Invasive ventilation guidance.
• Expert treatment for various Respiratory/Lung conditions with Multidisciplinary and Team approach

Membership:

EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOCIETY

Publications:

• Pulmonary cement embolization after vertebroplasty, an uncommon presentation of pulmonary embolism: A case report and literature reviewPulmonary cement embolization after vertebroplasty, an uncommon presentation of pulmonary embolism: A case report and literature review,  Oct 23, 2015
• Endobronchial ultrasound guided needle aspiration of a paraspinal mass with prior failed multiple diagnostic interventions: A case report and literature reviewEndobronchial ultrasound guided needle aspiration of a paraspinal mass with prior failed multiple diagnostic interventions: A case report and literature review, Oct. 2014 · Oct 1, 2014
• Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis without hemoptysis in an adult: A rare presentationIdiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis without hemoptysis in an adult: A rare presentation International Journal of Case Reports and Images · Mar 3, 2014
• Mediastinal tubercular lymph node eroding into pericardium causing acute pyopericardium and cardiac tamponadeMediastinal tubercular lymph node eroding into pericardium causing acute pyopericardium and cardiac tamponade, Jan 8, 2014