Viswabharathi Educational Society

Overview

Department of Respiratory Medicine — Advancing Pulmonary Health Through Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care

The Department of Respiratory Medicine operates across the OP and IP blocks (first floor), delivering comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of respiratory disorders. Our multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to offer patient-centered and evidence-based treatment.

Key Focus Areas:

Management of asthma, COPD, tuberculosis (TB), lung cancer, and sleep disorders

Critical respiratory care including ventilatory support and ARDS management

Academic excellence through robust postgraduate training and clinical research

Faculty

Professors

Dr. Abdul Gafoor J, MD, DMRD

Dr. O. Jojireddy, MD

Associate Professors

Senior Faculty

Dr. Raghunatha Reddy K, DMRD, DNB

Assistant Professors

Teaching Team

Dr. V. Abhishikhth, MD

B. Mahesh Yadav, MD

Dr. V. Vandana, MD

Dr. Kalyan Prasad TV, MD

Dr. Kiran Kumar K, MD

Senior Residents

Residents

Dr. Arshad Pervez, MD

Dr. Boya Prakash, MD

Dr. Shaik Asma Kousar, MD

Dr. V. Sree Ram Gandhi, MD

Junior Residents

Dr. Kalluri Narmateja, MBBS

Dr. Katam Asritha, MBBS

Dr. P. A. M. Sheshadri, MBBS

Facilities

Advanced Infrastructure

Pulmonary Function Lab – Spirometry, lung volume testing
Bronchoscopy Unit – Diagnostic & interventional procedures (biopsies, stent placement)
USG-guided Pleural Intervention – Thoracentesis, chest tube insertion
Critical Care Support – Mechanical ventilation expertise in ICU
ART center and Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Nasha Mukth Bharat Abhiyaan, Tobacco or smoking center

Academic Resources

Structured teaching programs for UG and PG students
Research collaborations with national TB programs

Services

Comprehensive Clinical Services in Respiratory Medicine

Outpatient Clinics

Asthma / COPD
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Tuberculosis – DOTS Program

Diagnostics

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
Pre-operative assessments
Bronchodilator responsiveness testing
Bronchoscopy (FOB, BAL, TBLB)

Interventions

USG-guided Pleural Procedures
Biopsies & Cytology for Lung Cancer Staging

Critical Care

ARDS and Sepsis Management
Invasive and Non-Invasive Ventilation