Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V

Dr. Shivaraj Kumar is a highly skilled Interventional Pulmonologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of respiratory disorders. He specializes in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including EBUS, cryotherapy, and rigid bronchoscopy, and has strong expertise in critical care pulmonology. Known for his patient-centred, evidence-based approach, Dr. Shivaraj delivers precise and comprehensive care for complex lung diseases and sleep-related breathing disorders. Areas of Expertise    •   Advanced Bronchoscopic Procedures    •   Flexible & Rigid Bronchoscopy    •   Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)    •   Asthma & COPD    •   Interstitial Lung Diseases    •   Lung Cancer Diagnosis & Airway Interventions    •   Sleep Disorders (Obstructive & Central Sleep Apnea)    •   Lung Infections & Tuberculosis    •   Respiratory Critical Care    •   Lung Transplantation (Pre- and Post-transplant Care) Procedural Experience    •   1,000+ Bronchoscopies    •   200+ EBUS procedures    •   100+ Cryo Lung Biopsies    •   100+ Medical Thoracoscopies (Diagnostic & Therapeutic)    •   Rigid & Therapeutic Bronchoscopy using Electrocautery, Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC), and Cryotherapy    •   Assisted in 4 Lung Transplant Procedures Dr. Shivaraj Kumar’s extensive procedural expertise, combined with his commitment to compassionate and advanced respiratory care, enables him to deliver excellent clinical outcomes for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.

Research Publications    •   Comparison between Intravenous Midazolam and Intravenous Dexmedetomidine in Flexible Bronchoscopy – A prospective, randomized, double-blind study evaluating sedation efficacy and safety.    •   Successful Rescue Therapy with Plasma Exchange for Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease – A clinical study highlighting the role of plasma exchange in managing severe and progressive interstitial lung disease.