Top Pulmonologists in Visakhapatnam

Pulmonologists specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing lung and respiratory disorders. They treat conditions like asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, and lung infections.

Pulmonologists at CARE Hospitals, Vizag, offer services such as diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions, pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, oxygen therapy, and management of chronic lung diseases.

When choosing a pulmonologist, consider their qualifications, experience in treating specific lung conditions, hospital affiliations, patient reviews, and their access to advanced diagnostic tools and technology.

Before your consultation, prepare by:

• Gathering your medical history, including details of any respiratory conditions.
• Bringing a list of medications you are currently taking.
• Preparing questions about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
• Being ready to discuss any lifestyle factors affecting your respiratory health, such as smoking or environmental exposure.

Pulmonologists perform procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis (removal of fluid from the lungs), biopsies, pulmonary function tests, and sleep studies for diagnosing breathing issues.

Pulmonologists may recommend diagnostic tests like chest X-rays, CT scans, lung function tests (spirometry), arterial blood gas analysis, and bronchoscopy for accurate diagnosis.

Yes, pulmonologists treat a wide range of respiratory issues, including asthma, COPD, lung infections, lung cancer, sleep disorders, and more.

Pulmonologists usually diagnose and manage lung conditions, while thoracic surgeons perform lung surgeries. However, they collaborate with thoracic surgeons for cases requiring surgical intervention.

Yes, CARE Hospitals, Vizag, offers video consultations with pulmonologists for remote care and follow-ups.

You should consult a pulmonologist if you experience symptoms such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, frequent respiratory infections, or difficulty breathing.

While pulmonologists do not typically perform surgeries, they may conduct minimally invasive procedures such as bronchoscopy. Lung surgeries are performed by thoracic surgeons.

You can book an appointment with pulmonologists at CARE Hospitals, Vizag, by visiting the website, calling the hospital, or using the patient care app for scheduling.