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Dr. Sunil Kumar K - Pulmonologist & Lung Transplant Physician | Bangalore

About Dr. Sunil Kumar K

Dr. Sunil Kumar K is an established clinician and researcher in Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine with over 10 years of experience. He leads the Interventional Pulmonology program and serves as a Lung Transplant Physician at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, where he has helped build one of the country's most advanced interventional pulmonary services.

His international training spans India, Germany, and the USA. He has received extensive training in Pleural, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy under world-renowned interventional pulmonologists. Patients value his clear communication, meticulous approach, and evidence-based care across complex respiratory conditions.

Dr. Sunil Kumar K practices and believes in delivering evidence-based medicine for the best care and keeps up-to-date with the latest advances in the field. His groundbreaking work in Interventional Pulmonology has been presented at various international meetings and his pioneering research in EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) techniques has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

Clinical Specializations & Treatments

Dr. Sunil Kumar K's Pulmonology practice is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of respiratory and lung-related conditions. The practice believes in early intervention, patient education, and long-term disease control to improve quality of life.

General Pulmonology

Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment for chronic cough, breathlessness, wheezing, and unexplained fatigue
Lung Function Tests: Spirometry, complete pulmonary function tests (PFTs), and bronchoprovocation testing
Imaging Review: Expert interpretation of chest X-rays, CT scans, and other respiratory imaging
Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy Guidance: Evaluation and management recommendations for respiratory allergies
Nebulization Therapy: In-office nebulizer treatments for acute respiratory symptoms
Chest Physiotherapy Guidance: Program coordination and recommendations for respiratory physiotherapy

Interventional Pulmonology

Diagnostic Bronchoscopy: Advanced airway and lung evaluation using state-of-the-art bronchoscopic procedures
EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound): Minimally invasive diagnosis and staging of lung cancer, mediastinal diseases, and lymph node evaluation with pioneering techniques
Therapeutic Bronchoscopy: Advanced procedures for treating airway obstructions, strictures, and complex respiratory conditions
Pleural Procedures: Comprehensive management of pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and pleural diseases including thoracoscopy
Airway Stenting: Placement of airway stents for tracheal and bronchial obstructions or stenosis
Foreign Body Removal: Expert bronchoscopic extraction of inhaled foreign objects
Cryotherapy and Laser Therapy: Minimally invasive treatments for airway tumors and obstructions

Lung Transplant Care

Pre-Transplant Evaluation: Comprehensive candidacy assessment and medical optimization for lung transplantation
Transplant Preparation & Listing: Detailed patient and family counseling, transplant listing coordination
Post-Transplant Care: Long-term follow-up, immunosuppression management, and monitoring of lung transplant recipients
Complication Management: Expert care for rejection episodes, infections, and other post-transplant complications
Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborative approach with surgeons, intensivists, and transplant coordinators

Critical Care & Respiratory Support

ICU Management: Expert critical care for ARDS, acute respiratory failure, and severe lung conditions
Mechanical Ventilation: Advanced respiratory support including invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies
ECMO Coordination: Management and coordination of patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Sepsis and Multi-Organ Failure: Comprehensive critical care for complex, critically ill patients

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) & Chronic Disease Management

ILD Diagnosis: Comprehensive evaluation including high-resolution CT interpretation, lung function testing, and bronchoscopic sampling
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): Specialized management including antifibrotic therapy
Connective Tissue Disease-Related ILD: Collaborative care for autoimmune-related lung diseases
Asthma Management: Comprehensive treatment of mild to severe asthma with personalized action plans and inhaler technique training
COPD Management: Complete care including medical therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and advanced interventions
Bronchiectasis: Long-term management with airway clearance strategies
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Supervised exercise programs, breathing techniques, and education for chronic lung disease patients
Oxygen Therapy: Assessment, prescription, setup assistance, and monitoring of supplemental oxygen therapy

Lung Cancer & Infections

Screening & Early Detection: Risk assessment and screening programs for high-risk individuals
EBUS-Guided Biopsies: Advanced diagnostic procedures for staging and molecular testing coordination
Palliative Bronchoscopy: Relief procedures for airway obstruction and symptom management in advanced lung cancer
Tuberculosis Care: Comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, drug-resistant TB management, and contact tracing
Pneumonia Treatment: Management of community-acquired, hospital-acquired, and ventilator-associated pneumonia
Fungal Infections: Comprehensive management of aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, and other fungal pulmonary diseases
Post-COVID Pulmonary Care: Specialized management of post-COVID respiratory complications, lung recovery programs, and long COVID symptoms

Sleep Medicine

Sleep Apnea Evaluation and Management: Comprehensive assessment including sleep studies, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning
CPAP/BiPAP Therapy: Positive airway pressure therapy initiation, optimization, and long-term management
Complex Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Management of central sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, and complex sleep disorders

Additional Clinical Expertise

Occupational Lung Disease: Diagnosis and management of work-related respiratory conditions including asbestosis and silicosis
Pulmonary Hypertension: Evaluation and management of elevated lung blood pressure
Lung Nodule Evaluation: Assessment, surveillance, and follow-up of incidentally discovered lung nodules
Pre-Operative Pulmonary Assessment: Risk evaluation for patients undergoing major surgery
Smoking Cessation Programs: Evidence-based counseling and medical support to help patients quit smoking with structured follow-up

Education & Training

Dr. Sunil Kumar K did his MBBS from the JJM Medical College (Davangere), followed by MD in Internal Medicine (General Medicine) from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore. As the fields of Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonology always fascinated him, he decided to pursue a career in the field of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine and completed his DM (Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine) from the prestigious Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.

MBBS

JJM Medical College, Davangere

MD (Internal Medicine)

MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

DM (Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine)

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

International Fellowships

He has also trained in Interventional Pulmonology under stalwarts at:

Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA: Advanced training at the Respiratory Institute, Department of Pulmonary Medicine under world-renowned interventional pulmonologists
Thoraxklinik, University of Heidelberg, Germany: Specialized training in Interventional Pulmonology at the Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine

Core Expertise

                Interventional Pulmonology: Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures
Lung Transplantation: Pre-transplant evaluation, preparation, and post-transplant care
Critical Care Medicine: Management of acute respiratory failure and critically ill patients in ICU settings
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Comprehensive diagnosis and management of fibrotic lung conditions
Lung Cancer Management: Early detection, screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment coordination
Sleep Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing conditions

            

Recognition & Achievements

Awards & Publications

Program Founder: Built Aster CMI's state-of-the-art Interventional Pulmonology Program, widely regarded as one of the best programs in the country
EBUS Innovation: Recognized internationally for pioneering work in expanding EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) applications and techniques
Peer-Reviewed Research: Published research in The Clinical Respiratory Journal (2018) on "Defining expanded areas in EBUS sampling: EBUS guided trans- and intra-pulmonary artery needle aspiration, with a review of transvascular EBUS"
International Presentations: Regular presenter at national and international pulmonology and critical care conferences

Professional Memberships

ISCCM Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

NCCP National College of Chest Physicians

IAB Indian Association for Bronchology

Languages Spoken

Dr. Sunil Kumar K is multilingual and can communicate effectively with patients in:

English Hindi Kannada Tamil Telugu Malayalam

This linguistic versatility ensures clear communication and cultural comfort for diverse patient populations across South India.

Practice Locations

Aster CMI Hospital

Address: Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka

Quaternary care center with advanced bronchoscopy suites, modern ICUs, and a dedicated Interventional Pulmonology program. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for interventional pulmonology, critical care, lung transplantation, and comprehensive respiratory services.

Contact: Please contact the hospital directly for appointment scheduling

Sapthagiri Super Speciality Clinic

Address: 40, 14th Main, 14th Cross Rd, Judicial Layout, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560065

Outpatient consultations providing expert respiratory care for evaluation and follow-up visits.

Hours: Opens 9:30 AM (Closed on certain days - please call to confirm)

Phone: 087220 18133

Rating: 4.8 ⭐ (8 reviews)

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Appointments & Contact

Book Your Consultation

Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbal): Please contact the hospital directly for scheduling
Sapthagiri Super Speciality Clinic: Book online or call +91 87220 18133
Emergency Respiratory Assistance: Call +91 87220 18133

Dr. Sunil Kumar K Welcomes Patients Seeking Expert Care For:

Complex lung diseases requiring advanced interventional procedures
Lung transplant evaluation and management
Interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment coordination
Sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea
Critical respiratory conditions and ICU care
Chronic respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis)
Post-COVID pulmonary complications and recovery
Tuberculosis and complex respiratory infections
Second opinions for challenging pulmonary cases

Why Choose Dr. Sunil Kumar K?

Evidence-Based Care: Committed to delivering the latest evidence-based treatments backed by current scientific research
International Training: Specialized fellowships at Cleveland Clinic (USA) and Thoraxklinik Heidelberg (Germany)
State-of-the-Art Program: Founded one of India's premier Interventional Pulmonology programs
Comprehensive Expertise: From lung transplantation to sleep medicine, offering holistic respiratory care
Clear Communication: Known for making complex conditions easy to understand in multiple languages
Pioneering Research: Published researcher and international presenter in interventional pulmonology