
Dr. K. Thiruppathi
Senior Consultant- Pulmonology
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
22+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MD (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine)
Overview:
Dr. K. Thiruppathi is a distinguished pulmonologist with over 22 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of respiratory conditions. He earned his MBBS from Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem, in 1999, followed by an MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases from Madras Medical College in 2006.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Thiruppathi has garnered several accolades, including the Lupin GOLD Medal Award, Dr. Krishnasamy GOLD Award, and Dr. Rajan Santhosam GOLD Award, recognizing his excellence in the field of pulmonology. He is an active member of esteemed medical organizations such as the Indian Chest Society, European Respiratory Society (ERS), and the Indian Medical Association (IMA), reflecting his commitment to staying abreast of advancements in respiratory medicine.
At SIMS Hospital, Dr. Thiruppathi employs sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to manage complex pulmonary disorders. His areas of expertise encompass asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD), bronchoscopy and related procedures, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function tests.
Conditions Treated
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sleep Apnea
- Lung Tumors and Cancers
- Chronic Cough
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
Procedures Performed
- Bronchoscopy and related procedures
- Thoracentesis
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Medical Thoracoscopy
- Ultrasound (USG) guided pleural lesion biopsy
- CT guided lung biopsy
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To book an appointment with Dr. Thiruppathi, you can contact SIMS Hospital directly. Alternatively, international patients can reach out to HOSPIDIO via email at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for assistance with scheduling and medical travel arrangements.
Dr. Thiruppathi specializes in managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, ILD, and tuberculosis. He is also proficient in performing procedures like bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function tests.
Yes, Dr. Thiruppathi has expertise in diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders.
He performs advanced diagnostic procedures including bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, ultrasound-guided pleural biopsy, and CT-guided lung biopsy to accurately diagnose various pulmonary conditions.
Absolutely, with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Thiruppathi is adept at managing complex and critical pulmonary cases, including those requiring intensive care and management of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).