Pulmonology
The Department of Pulmonology at the Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata delivers a whole range of investigations and treatments for ensuring proper functioning of the respiratory system.
Treatments
The Department of Pulmonology is well equipped to deliver a range of treatments, including:
- Management of all respiratory conditions like COPD, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension,
pulmonary fibrosis, sleep disorder, occupational lung diseases etc. - Lung function tests with reversibility
- DLCO and TLCO testing
- Video bronchoscopy with facilities for biopsy cytology, trans-bronchial biopsy, trans-bronchial needle
aspiration, placement of airway stents etc. - Thoracic imaging including CT scanning, MR scanning, radionuclide imaging including lung ventilation/perfusion, isotope bone scanning and inhaled DTPA measurement and ultrasound imaging.
- Thoracic surgery unit
- Close alliance with medical and clinical oncology unit.
- Close alliance with cardiac catheter lab
Facilities
The Department of Pulmonology has access to the latest equipment and facilities including:
- Endobronchial Ultrasounds
- Bronchoscopes
- Sleep clinics
- Non-invasive ventilators
Clinical Team – Pulmonologist
Dr Asok Sengupta
MBBS, DTM&H, MD, M.R.C.P.(UK), F.R.C.P.(Edin), F.C.C.P (U.S.A.)
Senior Pulmonologist
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Dr. Debraj Jash
M.B.B.S (Hons), M.D, D.N.B, D.M(Pulmonary & Critical Care), M.R.C.P SCE
Senior Pulmonologist
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Dr. Subhasish Ghosh
MBBS-1985, PLAB-1994, MD(Gen.Med), MRCP-1995, FCCP(USA)
Senior Pulmonologist
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Dr Sushil Agarwal
MBBS, MD, CCT
Pulmonologist
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, West Bengal, India