Interventional Pulmonology
Advanced bronchoscopic procedures including EBUS-TBNA, radial EBUS, cryobiopsy, airway stenting, foreign body removal, APC, and complex airway interventions.
Pulmonary and respiratory care
Dr. Vivek Gundappa
Consultant Pulmonologist at Fortis Hospital and founder of Usiru Pulmo Clinic, helping patients breathe better with attentive, evidence-led respiratory care.
Fortis Hospital
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Usiru Pulmo Clinic
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Specialized lung care
Focused care for breathing, sleep, allergy, and lung health concerns.
From routine respiratory symptoms to chronic lung conditions, Dr. Vivek offers structured evaluation, clear explanations, and practical treatment plans across hospital and clinic settings.
10+ Years
Respiratory care experience
Pulmonologist
Meet Dr. Vivek
Dr. Vivek is a consultant pulmonologist with full-time practice at Fortis Hospital and dedicated evening consultations at Usiru Pulmo Clinic. He focuses on practical, evidence-led respiratory care for patients with breathing concerns, chronic cough, asthma, COPD, sleep-related breathing issues, and recurring chest infections.
His clinical work spans outpatient consultations, hospital-based pulmonary care, follow-ups, and patient education so that every treatment plan is clear, structured, and easy to continue.
Credentials and Clinical Focus
- MBBS, MD / DNB Pulmonary Medicine
- Advanced airway interventions and complex bronchoscopy
- Precision diagnostics (EBUS, navigation, cryobiopsy)
- Medical thoracoscopy & minimally invasive pleural procedures
- Respiratory failure and critical care pulmonology
- Lung transplant evaluation, bridging, and peri-transplant care
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Dr. Vivek Gundappa
Consultant Pulmonologist
Treatments and ailments
Areas of pulmonary expertise
Hardcoded treatment blocks that can be edited directly in the HTML as the final service list evolves.
Diagnostic Excellence
Expert in advanced lung diagnostics including ROSE, pleuroscopy, pulmonary function testing, and image-guided procedures for precise and early diagnosis.
Lung Transplant Program
Clinical lead for lung transplant – recipient evaluation, peri-operative care, ECMO management, and comprehensive post-transplant follow-up.
Pleural Disease Management
Medical thoracoscopy, pleurodesis, pleural biopsy, tunneled pleural catheter insertion, and management of complex pleural effusions.
Advanced Airway Care
Special interest in tracheal stenosis management, airway recanalization, balloon dilation, stenting, and long-term airway care.
Asthma Management
Comprehensive assessment and treatment of asthma, including phenotyping, trigger control, inhaler optimization, biologic therapy, and long-term management.
Obstructive Airway Disease Treatment
Management of COPD and other obstructive airway diseases with evidence-based therapies, smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and exacerbation prevention.
Tuberculosis Management
Diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB with adherence support and follow-up for optimal outcomes.
Lung Cancer Management
Evaluation, staging, and multidisciplinary management of lung cancer including bronchoscopic diagnosis, biopsy, staging, and therapeutic interventions.
Comprehensive Pulmonary Care
Holistic care for ILD, sleep disorders, respiratory infections, chronic cough, occupational lung disease, and other respiratory conditions.
Patient trust
What Patients Say About Dr. Vivek
4.9
Google Rating
Based on patient reviews
"Dr. Vivek explained the breathing issue clearly and gave a treatment plan that was easy to follow."
"The consultation was calm, detailed, and reassuring. The follow-up guidance helped a lot."
Appointments
Choose where you would like to consult Dr. Vivek.
Select Fortis Hospital for day appointments or Usiru Pulmo Clinic for evening consultations.
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