Dr. Harish Kumar V

Best Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist in Kondapur

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Qualification

MBBS, DTCD, DNB Pulmonology, EDARM

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Speciality

Interventional Pulmonologist

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Experience

6+ Years

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Location

Kondapur

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    Areas Of Expertise

  • Chronic Respiratory Diseases (COPD, Asthma, ILDs)
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Complex Pulmonary Infections
  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Advanced Bronchoscopic Procedures [Performed more than 500 bronchoscopic procedures]
  • Evaluation of Pulmonary Nodules and Mass Lesions
  • Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Staging, and Tissue Acquisition
  • Pleural Diseases and Thoracoscopic Interventions [Successfully done more than 2000 pleural interventions]
  • Clinical Pulmonology and Long‑Term Respiratory Care
  • Know Your Doctor

    Interventional Pulmonology Specialist at Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals, offering advanced, evidence‑based care for a wide spectrum of lung and airway diseases. With over 6 years of advanced clinical experience, he is known for delivering accurate diagnoses, managing complex respiratory diseases and performing minimally invasive pulmonary procedures.

    Trained at some of India’s most reputed medical institutions—Gandhi Medical College, Osmania Medical College, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi—Dr. Harish Kumar combines strong academic credentials with extensive real‑world procedural expertise in providing quality health care. His clinical practice focuses on early diagnosis, precision‑guided interventions, and long‑term respiratory wellness.

    He has played a key role in establishing and expanding interventional pulmonology services at leading hospitals and is recognized for his expertise in bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and EBUS-guided procedures

    Qualification

    • MBBS – Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Secunderabad
    • DNB Pulmonology – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
    • Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases (DTCD) – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
    • MNAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
    • Advanced training in Respiratory Disease Management – Harvard Medical School

    Speciality

    • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
    • Asthma exacerbations
    • Severe pneumonia and other acute respiratory infections
    • Tuberculosis (focus on geriatric and unique clinico-radiological presentations)
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    • Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
    • Management of diffuse lung opacities
    • Long-term respiratory complications
    • Bronchoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
    • Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage)
    • Intercostal Drain (ICD) Insertion
    • Management of patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP in intensive care units

    Experience

    • Consultant Pulmonologist, Sidharth Hospitals, Hyderabad (Dec 2021 – Present)
    • Developed Interventional Pulmonology Department
    • Performed 50+ bronchoscopic interventional procedures in a year
    • Successfully performed thoracoscopic-guided pleural biopsy and CT-guided lung/pleural biopsies 
    • Visiting Consultant Pulmonologist, Citi Neuro Centre, Hyderabad (Nov 2022 – Present)
    • Managing acute & chronic respiratory conditions and providing expert consultations 
    • Senior Resident, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (May 2020 – Nov 2020)
    • Successfully treated critically ill COVID-19 patients
    • Active participation in academic training, conferences & case management

    Awards and Achievements

    • First Prize – Oral Paper Presentation: RADIAL EBUS in Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions (NAPCON 2021)
    • Second Prize – Oral Paper: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Chronic Cavitary Lesions (NAPCON 2017)
    • First Prize – Mankind Pharma National Quiz, Varanasi (2022)
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    Pulmonology Services

    • 1. Clinical Pulmonology Services :
      • Comprehensive evaluation of cough, breathlessness, wheezing, and hemoptysis
      • Expert management of Asthma, including difficult‑to‑control asthma
      • Advanced care for COPD and smoking‑related lung diseases
      • Diagnosis and treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and post‑TB complications
      • Evaluation and management of Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs)
      • Treatment of Bronchiectasis and recurrent respiratory infections
      • Assessment of lung nodules, masses, and abnormal chest imaging
      • Sleep‑related breathing disorder screening and specialist referral
      • Smoking cessation support and preventive lung health counseling
      • Adult vaccination and preventive pulmonology guidance
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      • 2. Interventional Pulmonology Services :
      • Diagnostic and therapeutic Flexible Bronchoscopy
      • EBUS‑TBNA for lung cancer diagnosis and mediastinal staging
      • Endobronchial and transbronchial lung biopsies
      • Medical Thoracoscopy (Pleuroscopy) for pleural diseases
      • Pleural biopsy and intercostal drain (ICD) insertion
      • Bronchoscopic removal of airway foreign bodies
      • Bronchoscopic management of hemoptysis
      • Evaluation and management of central airway obstruction and stenosis

    Lung Cancer Care

    • At Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals, Dr. Harish Kumar provides comprehensive lung cancer diagnostic and staging services, ensuring timely and accurate treatment planning:

      • Early detection and confirmation of lung cancer
      • Mediastinal and nodal staging using EBUS‑TBNA
      • High‑quality tissue acquisition for histopathology, molecular testing, and biomarkers
      • Multidisciplinary tumor board coordination
      • Streamlined referral for chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy

    Conditions Treated

    • Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Post‑TB Lung Disease
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      • Bronchial Asthma and Severe Asthma
      • Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs)
      • Bronchiectasis
      • Pulmonary Nodules and Lung Masses
      • Tracheal and Bronchial Airway Disorders
      •  Lung Cancer and Thoracic Malignancies
      • Pleural Effusion (Malignant and Non‑malignant)

    Care Philosophy

    • Dr. Harish Kumar believes in precision‑driven, compassionate respiratory care, focusing on:

      • Early and accurate diagnosis
      • Minimally invasive, guideline‑based treatment
      • Clear patient education and shared decision‑making
      • Integrated care with oncology, radiology, and critical care teams
      • Long‑term respiratory health and quality of life

    Professional Memberships

      • Member of European Respiratory Society [ERS]
      • Member of Indian Chest Society[ICS]
      • Member of Chest Council of India[CCI]
      • Qualified member of National Academy of Medical Sciences , New Delhi [MNAMS]

    Strengths

    • Strong diagnostic & analytical skills
    • Excellent decision-making and clinical judgement
    • Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused care approach
    • Highly organized with strong planning & coordination abilities
    • Effective communication with patients, families & medical teams
    • Self-motivated and committed to continuous medical learning

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