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Pulmonologist · Coimbatore
Pulmonologist in Coimbatore for asthma, COPD, lung nodules and sleep apnoea.
Dr. Arun Gangadhar is a Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician practising at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic, R.S. Puram. Fellowship-trained in advanced bronchoscopy, EBUS and pleural intervention.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Arun Gangadhar, MBBS, DNB (Pulmonary Medicine), MNAMS, IDCCM, EDARM — Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist & Sleep Physician, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic, Coimbatore.
10+
Years in practice
3
Fellowships & diplomas
2,000+
Interventional pulmonology procedures
How to choose
What makes a pulmonologist the right one for you
Three things matter more than a ranking list: training, procedural volume, and whether you can actually be seen and followed up.
Education
- MBBSUniversity of Calicut
- DNB (Pulmonary Medicine)GRIPMER, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Fellowships
- Interventional PulmonologyHospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Malaysia
- IDCCM — Critical CareISCCM, GRIPMER
- ECMO FellowshipECMO Society of India, GRIPMER
Honours
- EDARM (2019)European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
- BMJ South Asia Award 2015–16Top 3 Pulmonology Teams
- Member, NAMSNational Academy of Medical Sciences
When to see one
Symptoms worth getting checked
Most lung problems are far easier to treat when they are picked up early.
—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
Conditions treated
Respiratory care under one roof
Diagnosis, procedure and long-term follow-up in Coimbatore — without travelling to a metro.
COPD & emphysema
Spirometry-based diagnosis, exacerbation prevention, oxygen assessment and bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.
Lung cancer & nodules
EBUS and navigational sampling, mediastinal staging, multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Interstitial lung disease
Cryobiopsy, HRCT-led evaluation and long-term antifibrotic and oxygen management.
Pleural disease
Thoracoscopy, pleurodesis, indwelling pleural catheters for recurrent effusion and empyema.
Sleep-disordered breathing
Sleep study interpretation, CPAP/BiPAP titration and long-term adherence follow-up.
Advanced diagnostics
Interventional pulmonology in Coimbatore
—Diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy (EBLB, TBLB, TBNA)
—Linear & Radial EBUS-guided sampling
—Rigid bronchoscopy, cryobiopsy, airway stenting & foreign-body removal
—Flexi-rigid thoracoscopy & indwelling pleural catheters
—Bronchoscopic thermal vapour ablation for COPD
—CPAP & BiPAP titration, sleep-disordered breathing
—Critical-care ultrasound, advanced ventilation & ECMO
—Pulmonary rehabilitation & allergy management
What to expect
Care that explains itself
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.
Consulting hours
Where to meet Dr. Arun Gangadhar
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)
Training, fellowships and career details are on the about page; hospital and clinic practice details are on the practice page.
FAQ
Pulmonologist in Coimbatore — common questions
How do I choose a pulmonologist in Coimbatore?
Look at training, procedural access and follow-up. Dr. Arun Gangadhar is a Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, with DNB (Pulmonary Medicine) from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, EDARM, IDCCM critical care and an interventional pulmonology fellowship at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Malaysia. Hospital-based procedures and clinic follow-up sit under one practice.
What does a pulmonologist in Coimbatore treat?
Asthma, COPD, chronic cough, recurrent chest infections, post-tuberculosis lung damage, interstitial lung disease, lung nodules and lung cancer, pleural effusion, and sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea.
How much does a pulmonologist consultation cost in Coimbatore?
Consultation fees vary between the hospital and clinic sessions. Call the clinic on +91 82203 33209 or book on HealthPlix, where current fees and available slots are shown before you confirm.
Do I need a referral to see a pulmonologist?
No referral is needed. You can book directly. Bring any previous chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function reports and your current medication list to the first visit.
Where does the pulmonologist consult in Coimbatore?
At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, 395 Sarojini Naidu Road, Siddhapudur, and at Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic, 18 Cowley Brown Road, R.S. Puram, Monday to Friday 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Which languages are consultations available in?
English, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi.
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