Dr. Venkatesh Vulli - Best Pulmonology Doctor in Vizag

Brief Profile

Dedicated and accomplished pulmonologist with 10 years of clinical and academic experience in advanced respiratory medicine. Expertise in complex bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures, with active involvement in medical research, clinical case presentations, and pulmonary function testing. Established private practice demonstrating strong clinical acumen and patient care commitment. Doing active allergy practice in the city of Visakhapatnam. Published researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations.

Field(s) of Expertise

Bronchoscopic Procedures

• Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy (FOB) - Diagnostic and therapeutic applications
• Diagnostic procedures: Bronchial wash, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
• Therapeutic procedures: Bronchial toilet, endobronchial biopsy
• Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB), Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
• Linear and Radial EBUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Bronchoscopy)
• Cryotherapy

Thoracoscopic Procedures

• Rigid and semi-rigid thoracoscopy
• Diagnostic and therapeutic thoracoscopic interventions
• Pleural interventions and tissue sampling

Thoracic Ultrasonography

• Diagnostic thoracic ultrasound examination
• USG-guided aspirations and interventions
• USG-guided lung and pleural biopsy procedures

Clinical Expertise

• Advanced pulmonary function testing interpretation
• Respiratory pathophysiology and clinical diagnosis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) evaluation and treatment
• Tuberculosis and drug-resistant TB management
• Pleural effusion evaluation and management

Allergy

• Deal with various allergic disorders like
  • Respiratory allergies: allergic asthma
  • ENT allergies: allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis
  • Skin allergies: urticaria and angioedema, Atopic dermatitis
  • Ocular allergies
  • Food allergies
  • Drug allergies
• Various diagnostic procedures involved in allergy
• Immunotherapy

Research and Presentations

• ERS International Congress 2020 – Virtual | Sep 7–9, 2020: “Predictive Ability of NOSAS Score and STOP-BANG Score in Identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnoea” | Co-authors: A. Anusha, J. Kundan Raja | Status: Presented
• CHEST Congress 2020 – Bologna, Italy (Virtual) | Jun 25–27, 2020: “Utility of Pleural Fluid ADA CRP Ratio in Diagnosing Malignant and Tuberculous Pleural Effusion” | Co-authors: B. Swetha, J. Kundan Raja Jana | Status: Presented
• NAPCON 2016 – Mumbai, India: “Treatment Outcomes of MDR-TB in the District of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh” | Co-authors: V. Surya Kumara, G. Sambasiva Rao | Status: Presented

Publications

• Vulli Venkatesh, Balla Padmaja, Vasu Phanindra. “Predictive Ability of STOP-BANG and ESS Scores in Identifying Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Jun 2019; 18(6):16. DOI: 10.970/0853-1806160107.
• Vulli Venkatesh, Balla Padmaja, B. Swetha. “Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Clinical, Radiological Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes in Patients with PTB.” International Journal of Research and Review, Oct 2019; 6(10).
• A. Ayyappa, G. Sambasiva Rao, B.M.S. Pathrudu, Vulli Venkatesh. “Comparative Study of FEV1/FEV6 to FEV1/FVC in the Diagnosis of COPD.” International Journal of Applied Research, Aug 2018; 8(8).
• A. Ayyappa, G. Sambasiva Rao, B.M.S. Pathrudu, Vulli Venkatesh. “Clinico-Radiological and Bacteriological Profile of Community-Acquired Pneumonia.” International Journal of Applied Research, Aug 2018; 8(8).
• Vipparthi Suryakumari, K. Ram Kumar, G. Sambasiva Rao, Venkatesh V., Ch. Radhika, G. Hani, M. Veerababu. “BAP-65 as a Predictive Tool for Assessment of Severity and In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of COPD.” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Oct 2017; 16(10):5. DOI: 10.970/0853-1610050508.
• Vipparthi Suryakumari, Vulli Venkatesh, G. Sambasiva Rao, A. Anusha, Vishnu, T. Sateesh Kumar, J. Susmitha. “Study of Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome.” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Jan 2018; 17(1):6. DOI: 10.970/0853-1701065155.
• V.N. Raju, B.D. Naik, T. Anil, Vulli Venkatesh. “Kartagener’s Syndrome: A Case Report.” Journal of Evolution of Research in Pulmonary Medicine, 2016; 2(1):11–13.

Education

• MD in Pulmonary Medicine, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India | Jun 2014 – Jun 2017
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), NRI Medical College, Chinakakani, Guntur, India | Aug 2006 – May 2012
• EDARM Certification | 2021
• AAS Certification – Certified Allergist, Allergy & Asthma Specialist Course, Medtrain, Bangalore | 2025
• AAAIC Certification, Advanced Allergy, Asthma, and Immunotherapy Course, Medtrain, Bangalore | Feb 2026

Awards and Recognitions

• HERMES Examination: Cleared on the first attempt in 2021, qualifying for the EDARM (Diploma of the European Respiratory Society) certification
• International Conference Presentations: Successfully presented research at prestigious international conferences, including the ERS International Congress and CHEST Congress
• Active Clinical Research: Continuous involvement in pulmonary medicine research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications
• Professional Recognition: Member of leading international and national respiratory societies

Languages Known

Telugu, English, Hindi

Fellowship/Membership

• Member, European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Member, Indian Chest Society
• Member, APSA (Association of Pulmonologists of Seema Andhra)
• Member, APSR (Asian Pacific Society of Respirology)

Past Positions

• Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonology – Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Visakhapatnam, India | Jul 2022 – Present
• Consultant – Private Practice – Vulli’s Chest Care, MVP Double Road, Visakhapatnam, India | Aug 2018 – Present
• Senior Resident, Department of Pulmonary Medicine – Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India | Aug 2017 – Jul 2018