Dr. P V Sivaram - Best Pulmonologist in Vizag

Brief Profile

Dr. P V Sivaram practice emphasizes comprehensive respiratory care, including tobacco cessation counselling and preventive pulmonology, with a strong focus on adult vaccination strategies for patients with chronic respiratory diseases. He is skilled in advanced interventional pulmonology procedures, including bronchoscopy-guided interventions, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), and pleural procedures, enabling accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive management of complex pulmonary conditions.

Dr. Sivaram is deeply committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while striving for excellence in both clinical practice and research. As an educator, he is dedicated to effective teaching and mentorship, contributing to the training and development of future healthcare professionals. His academic and professional interests include Sleep Medicine, Adult Vaccination, Tobacco Cessation, and Interventional Pulmonology. He actively pursues opportunities to advance knowledge in these fields, improve patient outcomes, and promote evidence-based clinical practice. Through continuous learning, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration, he aims to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of respiratory medicine and the overall well-being of his patients.

Field(s) of Expertise

• Asthma and Allergic Airway Disorders
• Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs)
• Pulmonary Vascular Disorders
• Pleural Diseases
• Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
• Adult Respiratory Infections
• Advanced Interventional Pulmonology procedures like bronchoscopy - guided procedures, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), and pleural interventions.

Professional interests include: 

• Sleep Medicine
• Adult Vaccination
• Tobacco cessation and Interventional Pulmonology

Research and Presentations

• Role of Ultrasonography in the Assessment of Upper Airway Anatomy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea — Research study focused on the use of non-invasive imaging techniques in the evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing.
• Poster Presentation — Presented at NATCON 2017.
• Paper and Poster Presentations — Presented at multiple NAPCON (National Conference on Pulmonary Diseases) meetings.

Publications

• Incidence of Lung Malignancy in a Tertiary Care Centre: A One-Year Study — Evaluated the burden, clinical profile, and patterns of lung cancer in a tertiary care setting.
• A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Non-Invasive Ventilation in Acute Exacerbation of COPD with Acute Respiratory Failure — Assessed the effectiveness of non-invasive ventilatory support in improving outcomes among critically ill patients with COPD.
• Clinical Characteristics and Genetic Patterns of Isoniazid Monoresistance in Pulmonary and Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis — Investigated the clinical presentation and molecular characteristics of isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis.

Education

• MBBS — Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada
• MD (Pulmonary Medicine) — Guntur Medical College, Guntur
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine — Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
• Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Course — Completed a six-month certification program under the aegis of the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA)

Awards and Recognitions

• First Prize – Poster Presentation — NAPCON 2023
• Third Prize – Poster Presentation — 72nd NATCON
• Certificate of Appreciation (Best Doctor) — Awarded for contributions to patient care and public health services during the COVID-19 pandemic at Central Railway Hospital
• Certificate of Appreciation — Awarded for contributions during the gastroenteritis epidemic at Guntur Medical College
• Gold Medal – Football — College Sports Meet
• Silver Medal – Men's Singles Squash — Railway Intra-Medical Sports Competition
• Bronze Medal – Men's Doubles Carroms — Railway Intra-Medical Sports Competition

Languages Known

Telugu, Tamil, English, Hindi

Fellowship/Membership

• Indian Chest Society(ICS)
• Indian Sleep Disorder Association (ISDA)
• European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Past Positions

• Consultant, Department of Pulmonary Medicine — Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
• Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (ADMO–Chest) — Ministry of Indian Railways, Bilaspur Railway Hospital
• Senior Resident, Department of Pulmonary Medicine — Andhra Medical College
• Civil Assistant Surgeon (CAS) — District Hospital, Vizianagaram