Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy)
The Department of Pulmonology at KEM Hospital provides quality services by integrating cutting edge knowledge, rational and ethical principles, and state-of-the art equipment for the management of respiratory diseases. We work in tandem with excellent allied services available in the hospital, e.g. Lung Resection Surgery, Pleural Surgery, Bronchial Artery Embolization, Thoracoscopy, etc.
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Fibre optic bronchoscopy |
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Video bronchoscopy with BAL (Broncho Alveolar Lavage), endobronchial biopsy/ brushings, TBNA (Trans Bronchial Needle Aspiration), TBLB (Trans Bronchial Lung Biopsy), APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation), tracheobronchial stenting, etc |
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Endo bronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy for TBNA |
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Spirometry/ Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) |
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Diffusion capacity – DLCO |
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6 Minute Walk Test |
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Sleep Studies with/without CPAP titration for OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) diagnosis |
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Intercostal Drainage (ICD) |
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Closed pleural biopsy |
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Diagnostic and therapeutic pleural tapping/ thoracentesis |
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USG/ CT guided lung biopsy/ FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) |
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Skin prick allergy testing with inhalant allergen extracts |
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Tuberculin testing and streptomycin skin testing |
Special Clinics and Camps
- Asthma and COPD Clinics
- Asthma Education Camps
- Counselling of patients suffering from Tuberculosis, Asthma and HIV is conducted daily in the Chest OPD
Our Doctors
Dr. Madhav Kale
| Designation | Head of Department |
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | MD, DCD, ERS Diploma |
Dr. Parag Khatavkar
| Designation | Consultant |
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | MD |
| Specialization & Achievements |
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Dr. Swapnil Kulkarni
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | MD, DNB, ERS Diploma |
Dr. Ajit Kulkarni
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | DTCD, DNB |
Dr. Shoaib Shaikh
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | DNB |