Dr. Soumitra Sinha Roy
Senior Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant Program
MGM Healthcare, ChennaiChennai, India
31+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS – Calcutta University, Kolkata (1993)
- DTCD (Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) – Calcutta University, Kolkata (1997)
- MD (General Medicine) – Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (2008)
- MRCP (UK) – Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (2008)
Overview:
Dr. Soumitra Sinha Roy is a distinguished pulmonologist and intensivist with over 31 years of medical experience. He serves as the Senior Consultant in the Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant Program at MGM Healthcare, Chennai. His expertise encompasses lung transplantation, ECMO support for critical lung conditions, bronchoscopic and EBUS interventions utilizing laser therapy and airway stenting, interventional medical thoracoscopy, management of sleep disorders, smoking cessation programs, COPD management, and critical care medicine.
Dr. Roy's academic journey includes prestigious fellowships from the University of Cape Town and the University of Toronto, enhancing his proficiency in pulmonology and lung transplantation. His commitment to excellence has been recognized through several accolades, including the Gold Medal in Medicine from Calcutta University (1992), the Governor’s Medal for exemplary community service (2014), and an international scholarship award from the ISHLT for training in lung transplantation at Toronto General Hospital.
Beyond his clinical roles, Dr. Roy is an active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and the Royal College of Physicians (UK), contributing significantly to advancements in pulmonology and critical care.
Conditions Treated
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung Cancer
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sleep Disorders (e.g., Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia)
- Tuberculosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pleural Diseases (e.g., Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax)
- Post-COVID Lung Disease
- Respiratory Failure
- Smoking-related Lung Conditions
Procedures Performed
- Lung Transplantation
- Bronchoscopic Interventions (including EBUS, Laser Therapy, Airway Stenting)
- Interventional Medical Thoracoscopy
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Support
- Sleep Studies
- Lung Biopsy
- Decortication
- Thoracoscopy
- Lung Surgery
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FAQs
Dr. Roy specializes in interventional pulmonology, lung transplantation, ECMO support, bronchoscopic procedures, and the management of complex respiratory conditions.
He practices at MGM Healthcare, located at No. 72, Old No. 54, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai – 600029, India.
Appointments can be scheduled directly through MGM Healthcare. Alternatively, for assistance with international patient services, you can contact HOSPIDIO via email at [email protected] or reach out through Call/WhatsApp at +91-9870538337.
Dr. Roy has undergone specialized training in lung transplantation at the University of Toronto and has been integral to numerous transplant procedures, contributing to MGM Healthcare's reputation as a leading center for lung transplants in India.
Yes, MGM Healthcare provides video consultation services. International patients can also coordinate appointments through HOSPIDIO for a seamless experience.