Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Arun GangadharInterventional Pulmonologist in Coimbatore

Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist & Sleep Physician

Breathing trouble, a long-standing cough, a lung shadow on a scan or disturbed sleep — get a clear diagnosis and a plan you understand, at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and Lung Care Clinic, RS Puram.

Dr. Arun Gangadhar, interventional pulmonologist in Coimbatore
10+
Years in practice
3
Fellowships & diplomas
2,000+
Interventional pulmonology procedures

Same-week appointments

Request online and the clinic calls you back to confirm a slot that suits you.

One-stop diagnostics

Spirometry, allergy testing, sleep studies, bronchoscopy and EBUS under one roof.

Second opinions welcome

Bring your scans and reports — you'll get a clear, jargon-free explanation and a plan.

Speaks your language

Consultations in English, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi.

Should I see a lung specialist?

Symptoms worth getting checked

If any of these sound familiar, an early consultation usually means a simpler treatment.

  • Cough lasting more than 3 weeks
  • Breathlessness on walking or climbing stairs
  • Wheezing or repeated chest infections
  • Coughing up blood
  • A lung nodule or shadow on a scan
  • Loud snoring or daytime sleepiness
  • Chest pain or fluid around the lung
  • Smoking history and a persistent cough

About

Advanced respiratory care, delivered with clarity and calm.

Dr. Arun Gangadhar is a senior pulmonologist trained in interventional pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine. At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore he pioneered the Radial EBUS programme and leads advanced airway and pleural work.

Alongside the hospital practice he runs Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic in RS Puram, an independent evening clinic for asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, allergy and sleep-disordered breathing.

Full profile & career

Where to find me

Practice locations

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, lit at dusk
Hospital practice

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital

395, Sarojini Naidu Road, Siddhapudur, Coimbatore — 641044

  • 1st Floor, Multi Speciality — Bay 16E
  • Monday – Saturday, by appointment

Advanced bronchoscopy suite, EBUS, thoracoscopy, lung cancer diagnostics and respiratory critical care.

Entrance of Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic, RS Puram, Coimbatore
Private clinic

Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic

18, Cowley Brown Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore — 641002

  • Consultation, PFT, allergy and sleep services
  • Mon – Fri, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Sat & Sun closed)

An unhurried evening clinic for asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, allergy and sleep-disordered breathing.

Frequently asked questions

Pulmonologist in Coimbatore — FAQs

Common questions from patients looking for a pulmonologist, lung doctor or sleep specialist in Coimbatore.

Who is Dr. Arun Gangadhar?

Dr. Arun Gangadhar is a Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, practising at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and at his own Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic in R.S. Puram. He treats asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pleural disease and sleep apnoea, with training in interventional pulmonology (fellowship at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Malaysia), critical care and ECMO.

How do I choose a pulmonologist in Coimbatore?

Look for a DNB/MD in Pulmonary Medicine, interventional training (EBUS, bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy), hospital attachment for procedures, and a clinic for follow-up. Dr. Arun Gangadhar combines all four — hospital-based procedures at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and evening OPD at Lung Care Clinic, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore.

Where are advanced lung procedures done in Coimbatore?

Dr. Arun Gangadhar performs bronchoscopy, EBUS and pleural procedures at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, where he started the radial EBUS programme. Outpatient care, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies are at Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic, R.S. Puram.

Who should I consult for sleep apnoea and snoring in Coimbatore?

Dr. Arun Gangadhar is a trained sleep physician. Loud snoring, daytime sleepiness or disturbed sleep can be evaluated with a sleep study at Lung Care Clinic, followed by CPAP/BiPAP titration and long-term follow-up.

Where does Dr. Arun Gangadhar practise in Coimbatore?

At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, 395 Sarojini Naidu Road, Siddhapudur (1st Floor, Multi Speciality, Bay 16E) Monday to Saturday by appointment, and at Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic, 18 Cowley Brown Road, R.S. Puram, Monday to Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

How do I book an appointment with a pulmonologist in Coimbatore?

Send an appointment request on this website and the clinic team will call you back to confirm a slot, book a real-time slot with Dr. Arun Gangadhar on HealthPlix, or call the clinic on +91 82203 33209.

What lung conditions does a pulmonologist treat?

Asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, tuberculosis and post-TB breathlessness, lung nodules and lung cancer, pleural effusion, and sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Arun Gangadhar also performs bronchoscopy, EBUS, cryobiopsy, airway stenting and medical thoracoscopy.

Does Dr. Arun Gangadhar see patients for a second opinion?

Yes. Bring your scans, reports and current prescriptions and you will get a clear, jargon-free explanation and a plan. Consultations are available in English, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi.

Appointments

Consult Dr. Arun Gangadhar

Send a request through this site and the clinic will call you back, or book a real-time slot instantly on HealthPlix.

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital
395, Sarojini Naidu Road, Siddhapudur, Coimbatore — 641044
Monday – Saturday, by appointment
Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic
18, Cowley Brown Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore — 641002
Mon – Fri, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Sat & Sun closed)