53 Pulmonologists available in Hyderabad

A doctor who is specialized in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory system diseases is called as pulmonologist. The respiratory system include the airway (all organs that carry air to lungs from body's outside environment), the lungs and the muscles for respiration.

2. What type of respiratory problems can a Pulmonologist treat?

Pulmonologists can treat lung or airway inflammation, blocked lung airways, damage to lung alveoli and lung diseases occurred due to inhalation of dust chemical or smoking, genetic diseases of the lung like cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis.

3. When do you need to visit a Pulmonologist?

You should visit a pulmonologist if you are facing breathing difficulties, having cough from a long time, have blood or mucus in cough, sudden weight loss due to unknown reasons and have severe breathing problem while doing daily activities or exercising.

4. What tests wil a Pulmonologist do for a check up?

Pulmonologists will perform different tests depending up on your problem. These may include CT scan, chest ultrasound, chest X-ray, pulse oximetry test, pleural biopsy, bronchoscopy (to examine airway), breathing test (pulmonary function test) to check functioning of lungs and sleep study to detect sleep disorder.

5. What is the difference between a Pulmonologist and chest surgeon?

Pulmonologists will diagnose and treat respiratory system related disorders but if you are having a serious lung disease then you will be referred to chest surgeon to remove affected lung part or for a lung transplant.

Dr. Vijayendra Raju P

Pulmonologist

17 years experience overall

Chintal,Hyderabad

Pranadhara Super Speciality Hospital

₹500 Consultation fee at clinic

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Pulmonologist

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Nagendre	100%	1	15	600
Dr. V Raja Manohar Acharyulu	91%	11	15	600
Dr. Nagendra Dande	100%	1	15	1080
Dr. Mohammed Faisal	100%	7	17	900
Dr. T L N Swamy	100%	4	30	1000
Dr. Gangaadhar Reddy	98%	131	33	1000
Dr. MVS Keerthi	100%	1	15	600
Dr. Mohammed Mukarram Ali	100%	1	17	400

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Pulmonologist in Hyderabad

Who are Pulmonologists?

Pulmonologists are the medical professionals who are specialized in examining, diagnosing, and treating medical conditions and diseases related to the respiratory system. They deal with diseases like asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia, pleural effusion, and emphysema, etc.

What are the qualifications of Pulmonologist?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Pulmonologist:

MD - Respiratory Medicine
CCT - Respiratory Medicine
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine
DNB - Respiratory Medicine
Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases (TDD)
Diploma in Chest Diseases (D.C.D)
DNB - Respiratory Diseases
Diplomate in Pulmonary Diseases (American Board of Internal Medicine)
MRCP (UK)
Higher specialty training in Respiratory Medicine (as SpR), UK
Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)
DM - Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine
MD - TB & Chest
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine
FCCP - Pulmonary Medicine
MD - Pulmonary Medicine
DNB - Pulmonary Medicine
DM - Pulmonary Medicine

What are the subspecialties of Pulmonology?

The subspecialties of Pulmonology include:

Interstitial lung diseases
Interventional pulmonology
Lung transplantation
Neuromuscular diseases
Obstructive lung diseases
Sleep-disordered breathing

What are the conditions treated by a Pulmonologist?

Following are the few out of many conditions treated by a Pulmonologist:

Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
COPD - compulsive obsessive disorder
EmphysemaInterstitial lung diseases
Obstructive sleep apnea

What are the procedures done by a Pulmonologist?

Following are the procedures done by a Pulmonologist to diagnose a pulmonological condition:

CT scans
Chest fluoroscopy
Chest ultrasound
Pleural biopsy
Pulmonary function test
Pulse oximetry test
Thoracentesis
Bronchoscopy
Sleep study

Can bronchitis get treated by Pulmonologist?

Tubes that carry air to and from lungs are bronchial tubes and inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes is bronchitis. So, individuals suffering from bronchitis can be diagnosed and treated by experienced Pulmonologists.

Can Pulmonologists treat pneumonia?

Yes, Pulmonologists can treat pneumonia with an appropriate treatment course and lifestyle modifications. Mild symptomatic pneumonia can be treated by a General Physician and if the symptoms last more than the usual period, one should consult a Pulmonologist.

What are the symptoms indicating a pulmonary disease?

One should consult a Pulmonologist if he/she is having any of the following symptoms:

Breathing difficulty
Persistent cough
Coughing up blood or mucus regularly
Smoke
Unexplained weight loss
Trouble exercising due to breathing difficulty