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Dr. K Vijayasaratha

Dr. K Vijayasaratha Pulmonologist in Chennai

Dr. K Vijayasaratha

MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine, DNB - Respiratory Diseases, MBBS, MRCP (UK)

Pulmonologist,

Somnologist (Sleep Specialist)

31 Years Experience Overall  (24 years as specialist)

Medical Registration Verified

97% (105 patients)

Dr. Vijayasaratha is a highly qualified Respiratory Physician with a broad experience of over 21 years in managing Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Diseases, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis, Occupational Lung Diseases, Pleural Diseases and Sleep-related Breathing Disorders. She is skilled in Diagnostic procedures like Bronchoscopy, Transbronchial Lung Biopsy, Needle Aspiration of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes, Thoracoscopy – Semi-rigid and Rigid Techniques and Others. She has worked as a Respiratory Physician in various renowned centers in the UK including University of Birmingham Hospitals. Award-winning, a meritorious and best outgoing student, Dr. Vijayasaratha after completing her postgraduate studies from Madras Medical College in 1996, went to the United Kingdom and had undergone intensive respiratory higher specialist training between 1999 and 2008, and was awarded with MRCP in 2000 and a dual CCT in respiratory and general internal medicine in 2008. Dr. Vijayasaratha did a fellowship in interventional pulmonology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Boston, USA. (Affiliated to Harvard Medical School) in 2010. She has the necessary skills and expertise in the area of medical thoracoscopy, endobronchial and thoracic ultrasound. Dr. Vijayasaratha has carried out original research in COPD and alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency has original published research articles to her credit.

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Common questions & answers

Q: Why do patients visit Dr. K Vijayasaratha?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. K Vijayasaratha for Bronchoscopy, Sleep Disorder Treatment, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What do patients say about Dr. K Vijayasaratha?

A: Dr. K Vijayasaratha has been recommended by 102 patients and has recieved stories from 53 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. K Vijayasaratha's education qualification?

A: Dr. K Vijayasaratha has the following qualifications - MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine, DNB - Respiratory Diseases, MBBS, MRCP (UK).

Q: What does Dr. K Vijayasaratha specialises in ?

A: Dr. K Vijayasaratha specialises as Pulmonologist, Somnologist (Sleep Specialist), Allergist/Immunologist.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. K Vijayasaratha have?

A: Dr. K Vijayasaratha has an overall experience of 31 years. View where has Dr. K Vijayasaratha practiced in the past.

Awards and Recognitions

Best Outgoing Student MBBS and Johnstone Medalist - 1993
Best Outgoing MD Student. - 1996

Education

MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine - The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), 1996
DNB - Respiratory Diseases - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1996
MBBS - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1993

Memberships

Indian Chest Society
Royal College of Physicians (UK)
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
American Academy for Asthma Allergy and Immunology

Experience

2013 - 2017 Senior Consultant Pulmonologist at Fortis Malar Hospital, Adyar, Chennai-20

Registrations

52130 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1993