We offer personalised, evidence-based treatment plans for a wide range of respiratory conditions and sleep disorders, using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach focused on improving quality of life.
Welcome to the Department of Pulmonology at MGM Healthcare
The Department of Pulmonology is a vital clinical unit at MGM Healthcare and is recognized as a leading pulmonology hospital in Chennai. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases, breathing disorders, and complex pulmonary conditions affecting oxygen levels and respiratory function.
The Department of Pulmonology consists of experienced specialists who work in a coordinated and patient-focused manner to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions affecting the lungs and airway. Each patient receives an individualized care plan that considers the nature of the disease, lung tissue involvement, and overall health status.
Our team continuously adopts new and innovative practices in pulmonary medicine and critical care. Advanced technologies such as pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, imaging, and oxygen therapy enable accurate diagnosis and effective long-term management of chronic and acute lung conditions.
We have a team of some of the top pulmonologists in Chennai, skilled in evaluating and managing a wide spectrum of respiratory disorders. These include conditions affecting the lungs and other organs involved in breathing, ensuring complete and integrated pulmonary care.
If you experience short-term illnesses such as the flu or pneumonia, general medicine specialists provide appropriate care. However, for persistent symptoms such as chronic cough, breathlessness, chest congestion, or reduced oxygen levels, a pulmonologist will diagnose and treat respiratory conditions using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
The Respiratory System
The respiratory system consists of the airway, lungs, and respiratory muscles, all of which play a critical role in maintaining healthy breathing and oxygen delivery.
The Airway
The airway includes the following:
Nose
Mouth
Throat (pharynx)
Voice box (larynx)
Windpipe (trachea)
Bronchi (major air passages in the lungs)
Bronchioles (smaller lung airways)
Respiratory Muscles
Breathing involves several muscle groups, primarily the diaphragm, supported by:
Intercostal muscles, which assist chest expansion and contraction during breathing
Accessory muscles, which support breathing during respiratory distress
Expiratory muscles, used during forced exhalation and increased respiratory demand
Abnormal use of these muscles at rest may indicate underlying respiratory disease.
Sub-specialities within Pulmonology
The Department of Pulmonology provides specialized care across multiple subspecialties, including:
Interstitial lung disease, affecting lung tissue and gas exchange
Interventional pulmonology, managing airway disorders, pleural diseases, and lung cancer using minimally invasive techniques
Lung transplantation, for end-stage pulmonary disease
Neuromuscular respiratory disorders, leading to respiratory muscle weakness
Obstructive lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and sleep-related hypoxemia
Each condition is managed through precise diagnosis, advanced treatment planning, and continuous monitoring to restore breathing efficiency and long-term respiratory health.
Conditions we treat
The conditions treated include but are not limited to
A consultant intensivist and interventional pulmonologist, Dr. Soumitra Sinha Roy is a well-known pulmonologist with nearly 15 years of experience. A graduate of Calcutta University and Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, his special interests and expertise include lung transplant, ECMO support for critical lung conditions, and bronchoscopic & EBUS interventions using laser therapy and airway stenting. Other areas of interest are interventional medical thoracoscopy, sleep disorders, smoking cessation, COPD management, and critical care medicine.
With nearly 40 years of experience in the field of Pulmonology, Dr Prasanna Kumar Thomas is a renowned respiratory physician and a Senior Consultant at MGM Healthcare. His areas of interest include airway diseases and smoking cessation and is actively engaged in promoting smoking cessation for the public.
A dedicated and highly accomplished Interventional Pulmonologist, Dr. Sridhar R. brings with him over 10 years of clinical experience in Pulmonology with a strong focus on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures. A graduate of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry, and a fellowship-trained expert from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Dr. Sridhar is known for his skill, innovation, and leadership in treating complex pulmonary conditions. Dr. Sridhar’s core expertise includes bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), cryoablation, airway stenting, and indwelling pleural catheter placement.
A Senior Consultant in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at MGM Healthcare, Dr Jayaraman S comes with 20 years of experience. His experience includes the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with pulmonary conditions. He has expertise in critical care, bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy and the treatment of COPD, sleep disorder, tuberculosis, pneumonia, nicotine de-addiction, bronchitis, eosinophilia and so on.
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We have some of the best doctors in Chennai for the treatment of lung and lung disorders on-board. We have some of the best pulmonologists in Chennai on-board with vast experience and best respiratory care specialists, best lung transplant surgeons in Chennai on board who are highly skilled in handling vast repertoire of lung diseases and disorders. A consultation with our panel of pulmonologists will help you determine what kind of services you may need to help diagnose and treat your condition. If you or someone in your family or friend’s circle is having any lung related condition or disorder, the Department of Pulmonology at MGM Healthcare is here to care for you.
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