Pulmonology
Associate Consultant – PulmonologyExperienced Pulmonologist, Interventional Pulmonologist & Sleep Medicine Specialist
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar is a Pulmonologist and Interventional Pulmonology Specialist in Bangalore with advanced expertise in respiratory medicine, critical care, sleep medicine and minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic lung procedures.
His clinical interests include bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnea, tuberculosis, lung cancer, chronic cough, breathlessness and hemoptysis.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar completed his MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, where he received a Gold Medal. He subsequently completed MD in Medicine and DM in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
He also holds MRCP(UK) qualification in Respiratory Medicine, a Specialty Certificate in Respiratory Medicine and the European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine from the European Respiratory Society.
His expertise in interventional pulmonology includes flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, endobronchial and transbronchial lung biopsies, EBUS-TBNA, airway stenting, tumour debulking, bronchoscopic cryotherapy, electrosurgery and diagnostic thoracoscopy.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar has also been actively involved in pulmonary research and has contributed to publications involving interstitial lung disease, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, tuberculosis, EBUS and other respiratory conditions.
Patients with asthma, persistent cough, breathlessness, sleep-related breathing problems or complex lung conditions can consult Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar for Pulmonology and respiratory care in Bangalore.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar holds MBBS, MD Medicine and DM in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine qualifications. He also holds MRCP(UK) in Respiratory Medicine, a Specialty Certificate in Respiratory Medicine and the European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar's areas of expertise include Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, Tuberculosis, Lung Cancer, Chronic Cough, Breathlessness, Bronchoscopy, EBUS-TBNA, Thoracoscopy and advanced airway interventions.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar provides comprehensive Pulmonology and respiratory treatment in Bangalore for asthma, chronic lung disease, sleep-related breathing disorders and complex respiratory conditions requiring advanced interventional procedures.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar evaluates and manages bronchial asthma, including recurrent wheezing, cough, chest tightness and breathing difficulty, with treatment tailored to severity and individual triggers.
He provides treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including medication optimisation, inhaler guidance, respiratory monitoring and long-term management.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar evaluates and treats interstitial lung diseases that may cause progressive breathlessness, dry cough and reduced exercise capacity.
He evaluates patients with snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness and suspected sleep apnea and recommends appropriate sleep assessment and treatment based on the underlying condition.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar diagnoses and manages pulmonary tuberculosis and other tuberculosis-related lung conditions using appropriate investigations and treatment protocols.
Patients with persistent cough can undergo comprehensive respiratory assessment to identify causes such as asthma, infection, airway disease, reflux-related symptoms or other lung conditions.
He provides detailed evaluation for persistent or unexplained breathlessness to identify respiratory causes and develop an appropriate management plan.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar performs flexible bronchoscopy to examine the airways, obtain diagnostic samples and evaluate selected respiratory abnormalities.
He performs rigid bronchoscopy for selected complex airway conditions requiring advanced diagnostic or therapeutic intervention.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar performs endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for selected patients requiring evaluation of lymph nodes and lesions within the chest.
Bronchoalveolar lavage may be performed during bronchoscopy to collect samples from the lungs for evaluation of infections, inflammatory disorders and other pulmonary conditions.
He performs selected endobronchial and transbronchial lung biopsies to obtain tissue samples required for diagnosis of complex respiratory diseases.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar provides airway stenting for selected patients with significant airway narrowing or obstruction when interventional treatment is clinically appropriate.
He performs bronchoscopic tumour debulking for selected airway tumours causing obstruction or respiratory symptoms.
Cryotherapy may be used during bronchoscopy for selected airway abnormalities and tumours requiring minimally invasive treatment.
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar performs diagnostic thoracoscopy for selected pleural and lung conditions requiring direct examination and tissue sampling.
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MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine), MRCP(UK) Respiratory Medicine, European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
Bronchoscopy-related procedures (supported by conference faculty role in Navigational Bronchoscopy); Home Sleep Apnea Testing; Actigraphy-based Sleep Assessment
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar
Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar is an Associate Consultant Pulmonologist with advanced training in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. His qualifications include DM specialization, MRCP (UK), and EDARM certification. He has expertise in respiratory diseases, critical care, sleep-related breathing disorders, and advanced bronchoscopy techniques.
Based on the available profile information, Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar provides pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine services. His expertise includes bronchoscopy-related procedures, home sleep apnea testing, and sleep assessment techniques such as actigraphy.
Yes. Bronchial asthma is one of his major clinical areas of interest and expertise.
Yes. EBUS-TBNA is one of the advanced interventional pulmonology procedures performed by Dr. Sujay Halkur Shankar.
Yes. He evaluates persistent cough, breathlessness and hemoptysis to identify the underlying respiratory cause and recommend suitable treatment.
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