Question 1

Where does Dr. Athul Francis practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Athul Francis practices at MAGJ HOSPITAL - Vathakad Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Athul Francis?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Athul Francis for PULMONOLOGY, Respiratory Medicine, Diagnosing and Treating Aspergillosis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Athul Francis's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Athul Francis has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Respiratory Medicine, DNB - Respiratory Medicine, European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine.

Question 4

What does Dr. Athul Francis specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Athul Francis specialises as Pulmonologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Athul Francis have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Athul Francis has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Athul Francis practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Athul Francis?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Athul Francis is a Pulmonologist in Ernakulam with 12 years of experience, practising at MAGJ HOSPITAL and DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL. Qualifications include European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine from European Respiratory Society, DNB - Respiratory Medicine from NBE, MD - Respiratory Medicine from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College & Sasson General Hospital, Pune and MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University If Health Sciences. Areas of focus include Pulmonology, Interstitial Lung Disease, Diagnosing and Treating Aspergillosis, Chest Imaging Scans, Pulmonary Hypertension and Sarcoidosis.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

What is a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

A pulmonologist is a skilled medical professional specializing in the diseases of the chest and respiratory system namely the lungs, larynx, pharynx, bronchi, trachea, bronchioles as well as lung tissue.

Question 8

What type of respiratory problems can a Pulmonologist treat?

Accepted Answer

A pulmonologist can treat several problems such as allergies, cough, bronchitis, tuberculosis asthma, chronic obstructive lung diseases and lung cancer.

Question 9

When do you need to visit a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

One needs to visit a pulmonologist in cases of prolonged cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, blood in sputum or even hoarseness of voice. Any worsening symptom or symptom that persists longer than 2 weeks should be fixed by seeing a pulmonologist.

Question 10

What tests wil a Pulmonologist do for a check up?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologists order tests such as Chest Xray, Lung function tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CT Scans, MRI or other specific investigations to arrive at a diagnosis.

Dr. Athul Francis

Pick a time slot

Top Lung Speciality Hospitals In Ernakulam

Top Lung Speciality Clinics In Vathakad Road

Top Doctor Specialities In Ernakulam