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Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore

Dr. Sachin Kumar is one of the best pulmonologist in Bangalore, working as a Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine Specialist at Sakra World Hospital. He is a super-specialist in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine with more than 17 years of rich and varied expertise in all areas of chest /respiratory disorders. He did his MBBS from Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, MD in General Medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and DM in Pulmonary & Critical care Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh. This was followed by training in Interventional Pulmonology at  Lausanne (Switzerland), Copenhagen(Denmark), Amsterdam(The Netherlands), and Italy. He has more than 40 publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

He has a keen interest in the management of asthma, interstitial lung disease, Interventional Pulmonology, and sleep medicine. He has been conferred the Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians and the European Diploma in adult respiratory Medicine for his expertise and achievement in his field of work. He has worked as an Associate professor at ILBS super speciality hospital, New Delhi. His last assignment prior to joining Sakra World Hospital was with Narayana multispeciality hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore as a consultant in pulmonology and internal medicine.

Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore

Dr. Sachin completed his MBBS from Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai in 2003 followed by his MD (General Medicine) from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi in the year 2006. Further, he completed DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2010. He has also obtained a Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine from Vienna and was later elected as a Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians, USA in recognition of his expertise in the field. Furthermore, Dr. Sachin underwent training in Pulmonary Hypertension & Pulmonary Vascular Disease under the European Respiratory Society in Lausanne, Switzerland, and in Endobronchial Ultrasound in Denmark & Amsterdam.

Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore

Interstitial Lung disease, Interventional Pulmonology , Endobronchial Ultrasound, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease(COPD), Asthma and allergy, Sleep Disordered Breathing

Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore

  • He is also an esteemed member of KMC, National College of Chest Physician (NCCP), India; European Respiratory Society, American College of Chest Physician.
  • He is certified for Level 1 Ultrasound in Critical Care (WINFOCUS - 2010) by Dr. Luca Neri, Italy and in Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support by American Heart Association.
  • He has 31 international peer reviewed publications to his name along with many national and international scientific presentations at reputed platforms.
Lungs Specialist in Bangalore, India

Blogs by Dr. Sachin Kumar

  • Are you sleepy throughout the day- Could be having sleep apnea

    Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. It allows our bodies to rest...

    02 January, 2024

  • What is Adult Vaccination?

    Adult vaccination is a crucial aspect of preventive healthcare that often takes a backseat...

    18 December, 2023

  • Frequent Coughs, When You Should See A Doctor

    Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the airways of irritants and mucus. It...

    18 December, 2023

  • How to Take Care of Lungs During Winter

    As the winter season approaches, the air becomes colder and drier, posing a greater risk...

    11 December, 2023

  • What is Lung Fibrosis and its Treatment?

    Lung fibrosis is a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of the lung tissue. This...

    11 December, 2023

  • sleep apnea specialist in bangalore

    Sleep Apnea And COVID-19

    Do people with Sleep Apnea are at more risk of getting coronavirus?

    There is no evidence...

    20 August, 2021

Videos by Dr. Sachin Kumar

  • Adult Vaccination- Why is it required? | Sakra World Hospital

    Adult Vaccination- Why is it required? | Sakra World Hospital

    Watch this video by Dr. Sachin Kumar, Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, as he shares his valuable insights on why Adult Vaccination is required. ...

    29 Jul 2024

  • Respiratory diseases during monsoon | Sakra World Hospital

    Respiratory diseases during monsoon | Sakra World Hospital

    Watch this video by Dr. Sachin Kumar, Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, as he shares his valuable insights on Respiratory Diseases During Monsoon. ...

    26 Jul 2024

  • How to quit smoking? | Sakra World Hospital

    How to quit smoking? | Sakra World Hospital

    Watch this video by Dr. Sachin Kumar, Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, as he shares his valuable insights on how to quit smoking. ...

    24 Jul 2024

  • Effects of Smoking Part 2 | Sakra World Hospital

    Effects of Smoking Part 2 | Sakra World Hospital

    Watch this video by Dr. Sachin Kumar, Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, as he shares his valuable insights on effects of smoking Part 2. ...

    21 Jul 2024

  • Effects of Smoking Part 1 | Sakra World Hospital

    Effects of Smoking Part 1 | Sakra World Hospital

    Watch this video by Dr. Sachin Kumar, Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, as he shares his valuable insights on effects of smoking Part 1....

    18 Jul 2024

  • A Guide to Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Sakra World Hospital

    A Guide to Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Sakra World Hospital

    Discover the keys to stronger lungs and a healthier life, watch this video by Dr. Sachin Kumar, Senior Consultant in Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, as he guides you through the transformative journey of Pulmonary Rehabilitation. ...

    4 Dec 2023

Sakra Patient Testimonials

  • I owe my thanks to Dr. Sachin

    I  underwent pulmonary rehabilitation at your Rehab Centre between November 2019 to February 2020.  Just to give you a brief, I stay in Delhi and went to Bangalore to visit my son.  I have been suffering from small airways disease for ...

  • Thanks to the Physiotherapist for their rehabilitation therapy

    Sir,  I am Ashok. V. Nesargi, a COPD patient of Dr. Sachin Kumar. I joined Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Doctor’s advice.I was reluctant to take the therapy because I was apprehensive that it may not work out beneficial. However, I decide...

  • Thankful to the Physiotherapist for helping me improve my health quickly

    Dear Mr.Saril, This is for your kind information that, I was under going therapy sessions in your facility during the period from 11th Apr. to 30th May-2019. I would like to share with you my personal experience & the benefits what I got while at...

  • My lungs had collapsed and I almost lost all hope before pulmonary rehabilitation at Sakra

    My name is Ayesha. I would like to share my experience on pulmonary rehabilitation sessions I have been going through since last 2 months. I am actually a patient of Dr. Sachin Kumar at your hospital. I have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and the...

Frequently Asked Questions

How are allergies and asthma correlated?

People who are allergic will have itching on their skin, sneezing and blocked nose, etc are more prone to asthma in the future and they occur together.

Is allergy a hereditary problem?

Yes, hereditary problems are to a certain extent, and factors such as family history, pollen, dust, etc are causes of allergies.

Is it impossible to tell that allergies and colds are different?

Although allergies and colds have the same signs & symptoms, they are two different conditions.

Does avoiding allergy triggers alone help to avoid asthma?

Yes, it is better to prevent allergy triggers at the earliest by giving medications based on the severity of asthma.

Can asthma be cured permanently?

Yes, it is a highly treatable disease. Treatments include medications, self-care, and yoga.

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