What Is a Pulmonologist?
A pulmonologist is a specialist who treats respiratory illnesses, including the lungs and other organs that help you relax.
Your general physician can give you all the consideration you want for some temporary diseases affecting your lungs, like seasonal flu or pneumonia. However, you could see a pulmonologist if your cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms don’t improve or if other side effects worsen.
What is pulmonology?
Pulmonology is a field of internal medicine focusing on the respiratory system and its illnesses. Pulmonologists treat conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory muscles.
What did the respiratory system include?
- Lungs
- Trachea (windpipe)
- Bronchi
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli
- Diaphragm
- Nasal cavity
- Oral cavity
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Respiratory muscles
What Conditions Do Pulmonologists Treat?
Pulmonologists specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the respiratory system.
Here is a list of common conditions they treat:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pleural effusion
- Sarcoidosis
- Occupational lung diseases
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- Respiratory infections
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Asbestosis
- Silicosis
- Pulmonary edema
- Pneumothorax
Top Pulmonologists available in Hyderabad
1. Dr. Pradeep Simha K
Qualifications: MBBS, CCT – Respiratory Medicine, MRCP (UK)
Specialization: Pulmonologist
Experience: 19 years overall (13 years as a specialist)
Patient Rating: 94% (67 patients)
Clinics and Availability
Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Address: Plot Number 3, Road Number 2, IT and Financial District, Nanakramguda, Landmark: Near Hyatt Hyderabad Hotel, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Fees: ₹900
Wait Time: Max. 30 mins
Phone: 040 6700 0000
Dr. Pradeep’s Chest Clinic, Kondapur, Hyderabad
Address: 1-57/4,5(p),26(p),27, Sriram Nagar Colony, Landmark: Above State Bank Of India., Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Fees: ₹700
Online Payment: Available
Phone: 040 2311 4466
2. Dr. Murali Yelchuri
Qualifications: MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)
Specialization: General Physician, Tuberculous and Chest Diseases Specialist
Experience: 18 years overall (8 years as a specialist)
Patient Rating: 88% (66 patients)
Clinics and Availability
Srikara Hospitals, Miyapur, Hyderabad
Address: 222, Mythri Nagar, Phase II, Madinaguda, Landmark: Near Reliance Fresh, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM, 05:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Fees: ₹700
Wait Time: Max. 30 mins
Phone: 040 4850 5555
3. Dr. Tapaswi Krishna
Qualifications: MBBS, MD – Pulmonary Medicine
Specialization: Pulmonologist
Experience: 14 years overall (13 years as a specialist)
Patient Rating: 100% (19 patients)
Clinics and Availability
Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad
Address: 6-1-1070/1 to 4, Landmark: Beside Ranga Reddy District & Opposite Dwaraka Hotel, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Fees: ₹800
Wait Time: Max. 30 mins
Phone: 040 4455 0000
Shenoy Hospitals, East Marredpally, Hyderabad
Address: 10-3-4, Entrenchment Road, Secundrabad, Landmark: Opposite Vidya Residency Playground, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM, 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Phone: 040 2780 6666
4. Dr. Nalini Nagalla
Qualifications: MBBS, MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine
Specialization: Pulmonologist
Experience: 29 years overall (23 years as a specialist)
Patient Rating: 71% (28 patients)
Clinics and Availability
Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Address: Plot Number 3, Road Number 2, IT and Financial District, Nanakramguda, Landmark: Near Hyatt Hyderabad Hotel, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Fees: ₹900
Wait Time: Max. 30 mins
Phone: 040 6700 0000
5. Dr. K Prashanth Kumar
Qualifications: MD – Respiratory Medicine, MBBS
Specialization: Pulmonologist
Experience: 13 years overall (4 years as a specialist)
Patient Rating: 99% (340 patients)
Clinics and Availability
Prashanth Clinic, Bowenpally, Hyderabad
Address: H.No 1-31-933/1/3/NR Ground floor Sai Nagar Indira Nagar Kanajiguda Military Dairy Farm Road Secunderabad 500015, Landmark: Lane Beside Shobha Gardens, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Friday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Saturday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Fees: ₹500
Online Payment: Available
Wait Time: Max. 30 mins
Phone: Contact the clinic directly
6. Dr. Raju C H
Qualifications: MBBS, MD – Pulmonary Medicine
Specialization: Pulmonologist
Experience: 16 years overall (11 years as a specialist)
Patient Rating: 98% (800 patients)
Clinics and Availability
Dr. Raju’s Speciality Clinics, Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad
Address: House Number 4-98, Chanda Nagar Main Road, Landmark: Behind Anu Furniture, Lane in-between two Anu Furniture Building, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 02:30 PM, 06:30 PM – 09:45 PM
Fees: ₹700
Online Payment: Available
Wait Time: Max. 60 mins
7. Dr. Nishant Sinha
Qualifications: MBBS, DNB – Respiratory Diseases
Specialization: Pulmonologist
Experience: 14 years overall (13 years as a specialist)
Clinics and Availability
Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Address: Plot Number 3, Road Number 2, IT and Financial District, Nanakramguda, Landmark: Near Hyatt Hyderabad Hotel, Hyderabad
Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Fees: ₹900
