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.
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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, Consultant - Pulmonology |
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | MD, DCD, ERS Dip. |
Dr. Parag Khatavkar
| Designation | Consultant - Pulmonology |
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | MD |
| Specialization & Achievements |
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Dr. Swapnil Kulkarni
| Designation | Associate Consultant - Respiratory Medicine |
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | MD, DNB, ERS Dip. |
Dr. Ajit Kulkarni
| Designation | Panel Consultant - Pulmonology |
| Department | Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy) |
| Qualification | DTCD, DNB |