A pulmonologist is a doctor who has specialized in treating lung related conditions and disorders. They diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system. They are also sometimes called as lung doctors, chest doctors and lung specialists. A pulmonologist treats disease conditions like tissue overgrowth, inflammation and chest infections. Many of these illnesses would require long term or even lifelong treatment plans. Other illnesses that a pulmonologist also treat is asthma, bronchitis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, lung cancer etc among patients. There are many a doctors specialised in pulmonology in India who are western specialized as well as those that qualified from India itself and the main advantage of these specialists is that they can speak a variety of languages to the patients nad offer a wide range of specialist treatments. Given below are some of the best pulmonology hospitals in Bangalore currently.

1.Manipal hospital

Manipal hospital is one of the best hospitals in Bangalore known for its excellent patient treatment, facilities and infrastructure. The hospital is known for its patient centric approach and its quality to providing the right medical care. The hospital is a respectable tertiary healthcare facility in Bangalore with a more than reputed department of pulmonology consisting of expert physicians who use the best of their knowledge and experience to treat various disorders. Their pulmonology department is also called as one of the best in city and is equipped to manage all types of disorders pertaining to pulmonology in children and adults. 

Salient features 

• 650 bed facility

• NABH certified

• Diagnostic pulmonology units

• Bronchitis programme for kids

• Minimal access surgery

• Full time trauma care service 

• NABL accredited blood bank

• Recognized by NABH

• Ambulance and equipped advanced life support system

• 24/7 availability of ICU

• Lab and blood bank

• Lab tests available

• Ranked among top 10 multispecialty hospitals

• NICU available

• Standard practices of hygiene and safety followed

Team of doctors 

• Dr.Sathyanarayan mysore 

• Dr.Padma Sundaram 

• Dr.Guruprasad bhat 

2.Fortis Hospital

Fortis hospital is located in Bangalore . It has gained name to being one of the leading tertiary healthcare brands in Bangalore. The hospital offers international standard treatments for various medical conditions all in one roof since its establishment in 2006.It has also gained immense recognition within a short span of time. This is one among the main achievement of the institute. The facility at the hospital is as advanced multi-speciality specialities catering to all different medical specialities needs. The departments of pulmonology offer and treats patients suffering from all types of pulmonological disorders.  

Salient features 

• Capacity of 276 beds

• Highly advanced sleep lab

• Treating breathing disorders

• TBNA procedures 

• Accredited by JCI

• NABH accredited 

• Departments with sterile service division 

• CT scan, ultrasound, color doppler, MRI

• Recognized by NABH

• Well-equipped advanced life support system

• 24/7 availability of ICU, lab and blood banks       

Team of doctors 

• Dr.Vivek anand

3. Gleaneagles Global Health City

Gleaneagles global health city is spread across 21 acres of land and Gleaneagles global health city is currently ranked as one of the leading and biggest pulmonology support centres facility in Bangalore. The hospital is known as the largest healthcare facility in Bangalore. It is also equipped with integrated systems. The pulmonology department in this hospital is based on innovations and all the latest technologies put together covering all areas of treatment. The department of pulmonology has also introduced cutting edge robotic technology to increase the efficiency and quality of their treatments. 

Salient features 

• Capacity of 300 beds

• Highly advanced sleep lab

• Treating breathing disorders

• TBNA procedures 

• Accredited by JCI

• NABH accredited 

• Departments with sterile service division 

• CT scan, ultrasound, color doppler, MRI

• Recognized by NABH

• Well-equipped advanced life support system

• 24/7 availability of ICU, lab and blood banks

• Video assisted thoracic surgery 

• Diagnostic pulmonology units

• Bronchitis programme for kids

• Minimal access surgery

• Full time trauma care service 

4. Columbia asia hospital

Columbia asia hospital is an internationally acclaimed hospital. It is a renowned chain of health care providers in Bangalore with many branches across the state. The hospital was founded in the early 2008 itself  and since then it is one of the leading hospitals in the area and constantly growing and changing. The hospitals has a superior infrastructural facility and medical care and is very well known nationwide for this. The hospital also has a set of round the clock availability of medical consultants, other healthcare professionals and personal’s for catering to patients emergencies 24/7. The pulmonology department of the hospital is helmed by the finest of talents in the medical sector.It is also well opted by all patients. 

Salient features 

• State of art operation theatre

• Equipped laboratory 

• Expertise in COPD, asthma, sleep disorders

• Sleep laboratory availability

• Dedicated pulmonology intensive care

• Inpatient 280 beds

• Accredited by JCI

• CT scan, ultrasound, color doppler, MRI

• Recognized by NABH

• Ambulance support system

• 24/7 availability of ICU

•  Lab and blood bank

• Round the clock chemist store

• Ambulance facility

• Video assisted thoracic surgery

• Diagnostic pulmonology units

• Bronchitis programme for kids

• Minimal access surgery

• Full time trauma care service 

Team of doctors 

• Dr.Mohammed attaullah

• Dr.Hirennappa Udnur

5. Apollo Hospital

The department of pulmonology at Apollo hospitals provides a complete range of pulmonology related services, treatments and interventions. The institute has a prominent name in the all of healthcare sector due to its many branches and sectors.The institute is ranked as one of the most leading centres and hospitals in Bangalore. This is in particular for all its specialities and is the top leading centres of excellence to ensure the finest pulmonary care treatments to its patients that too on an international medical platform. The department of pulmonology in the hospital is being managed by the top staffs of highly competent doctors, technicians and nurses.

Salient features 

• 650 bed facility

• NABH certified

• Expertise in interventional pulmonology, sleep medicine, critical care medicine

• Specialists in respiratory medicine

• Video assisted thoracic surgery 

• Diagnostic pulmonology units

• Bronchitis programme for kids

• Minimal access surgery

• Full time trauma care service 

• NABL accredited blood bank

• Recognized by NABH

• Ambulance support system

• 24/7 availability of ICU

• Lab and blood bank

• Lab tests available

• Ranked among top 10 multispecialty hospitals

Team of doctors 

• Dr. Rajni bhat

• Dr.Ravindran mehta