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