Overview

 

Dr. Kushanth P is an experienced Pulmonologist in Bangalore specializing in Respiratory Medicine. He holds an MBBS and an MD in Respiratory Medicine. 

He is currently working as a Consultant Pulmonologist at United Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. He diagnoses and treats various lung and breathing problems such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease (ILD), tuberculosis (TB), bronchiectasis, pleural effusion, lung infections, and also provides lung cancer screening.

He has a special interest in allergy-related breathing problems, sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders. Dr. Kushanth is trained in bronchoscopy and advanced lung procedures, which help in accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of respiratory diseases. He focuses on evidence-based and patient-centered care to improve breathing health and overall quality of life.

If you are searching for a lung specialist in Jayanagar, an asthma doctor in Bangalore, or the best pulmonologist near you, Dr. Kushanth provides expert and compassionate respiratory care.

Education & Qualifications

• MBBS – Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Bangalore
• MD – Respiratory Medicine – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Experience

• Consultant Pulmonologist – United Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
• Senior Resident – Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore
• Junior Resident – Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (3 years)
• One-year Internship – Rajarajeshwari Medical College & Hospital

Areas of Expertise/Interest

• Interventional Pulmonology
• Sleep Medicine
• Allergy & Immunotherapy
• Critical Care Management
• Advanced Respiratory Diagnostics

Research & Publications

• Thesis on DECAF Score in Acute Exacerbation of COPD
• Published case report on lung cancer misdiagnosed as non-resolving pneumonia
• Research publication on pleural fluid analysis in pleural effusion patients
• Poster & paper presentations at national conferences, including NAPCON

Specializations

• Bronchoscopy & Bronchoscopy-Guided Procedures
• Management of Asthma & COPD
• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Treatment
• Tuberculosis (Pulmonary & Extra-Pulmonary)
• Pleural Effusion & Pleural Diseases
• Lung Cancer Screening
• Sleep Apnea & Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
• Allergy & Immunotherapy for Respiratory Disorders
• Lung Ultrasonography
• Critical Care in Respiratory ICU