Pulmonology
Hebbal5 years of clinical experience in Pulmonology
HCG Hospital
Bengaluru
Dr. Mallikarjun is a Consultant specialising in Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine in Bangalore. He has 5 years of experience in respiratory medicine and provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of lung, airway, pleural and sleep-related respiratory conditions.
His clinical expertise includes advanced interventional pulmonary procedures used to diagnose and manage complex respiratory and thoracic conditions. These include bronchoscopy, lung biopsy, EBUS-TBNA, thoracoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, airway stenting, tumour debulking, intercostal drainage and indwelling pleural catheter insertion.
Dr. Mallikarjun has a particular clinical interest in thoracic oncology and respiratory problems associated with lung cancer. His work includes early lung cancer screening, evaluation of suspected lung malignancies, management of malignant pleural effusion, respiratory complications related to cancer treatment and palliative respiratory interventions for patients with advanced disease.
He also manages common and chronic respiratory conditions including bronchial asthma, respiratory allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease and pleural effusion. His approach focuses on detailed respiratory assessment, appropriate diagnostic procedures and personalised treatment according to the patient's underlying condition.
His additional areas of interest include Sleep Medicine, nicotine de-addiction, allergy and asthma evaluation and lung transplant assessment. Dr. Mallikarjun practises at HCG Hospital, Hebbal and HCG Cancer Hospital, K. R. Road in Bangalore.
Dr. Mallikarjun provides interventional pulmonology services for the diagnosis and management of complex lung, airway and pleural disorders. Minimally invasive pulmonary procedures may be used to obtain tissue samples, evaluate airway abnormalities and manage respiratory complications.
Bronchoscopy is used to examine the airways and investigate symptoms or abnormalities such as persistent cough, airway obstruction, abnormal imaging findings or suspected lung disease. Diagnostic samples and biopsies may also be obtained when clinically required.
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, or EBUS-TBNA, is an advanced minimally invasive procedure used to examine and sample lymph nodes and lesions within the chest, particularly during the evaluation of lung cancer and other thoracic diseases.
Medical thoracoscopy can assist in the diagnosis and management of pleural diseases, including unexplained pleural effusion and suspected pleural malignancy. The procedure allows direct examination of the pleural cavity and collection of tissue samples where required.
Airway stenting may be considered for selected patients with significant airway narrowing or obstruction. It is an interventional procedure intended to help maintain airway patency and improve breathing when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Mallikarjun evaluates pleural effusion and provides management based on the underlying cause. Treatment may include drainage procedures, intercostal drainage or indwelling pleural catheter placement, particularly in patients with recurrent or malignant pleural effusion.
His clinical interests include early lung cancer screening and respiratory evaluation of patients with suspected or confirmed thoracic malignancies. Pulmonary procedures may assist with diagnosis, staging and management of complications associated with lung cancer.
Dr. Mallikarjun evaluates patients with asthma and allergy-related respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, recurrent cough, chest tightness and breathing difficulty. Management is planned according to symptom severity, triggers and individual respiratory assessment.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are evaluated for symptoms such as persistent cough, sputum production, wheezing and breathlessness. Care focuses on symptom control, optimisation of respiratory function and prevention of disease exacerbations.
Dr. Mallikarjun manages interstitial lung diseases that can lead to progressive breathlessness, persistent dry cough and reduced lung function. Evaluation and ongoing management depend on the specific type and underlying cause of the lung disease.
He evaluates and manages pulmonary tuberculosis and other respiratory conditions requiring specialised pulmonary assessment. Diagnostic investigations may be recommended to establish the cause and determine appropriate treatment.
As part of his interest in Sleep Medicine, Dr. Mallikarjun evaluates respiratory problems associated with sleep and patients who may require further assessment for sleep-related breathing disorders.
Dr. Mallikarjun is involved in the pulmonary evaluation of selected patients who may require consideration for lung transplantation, including assessment of advanced respiratory disease and suitability for further transplant-related evaluation.
MBBS, DTCD, DNB (Pulmonary Medicine)
Interventional Pulmonology, Bronchoscopy
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Mallikarjun .
Dr. Mallikarjun specialises in Pulmonology with expertise in Interventional Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. His practice includes the diagnosis and management of lung, airway and pleural disorders.
Dr. Mallikarjun has 5 years of professional experience in Pulmonology and respiratory medicine.
Dr. Mallikarjun holds MBBS, DTCD and DNB in Pulmonary Medicine qualifications.
Yes. His listed areas of expertise include bronchoscopy, biopsy, EBUS-TBNA, thoracoscopy and rigid bronchoscopy for diagnosing and managing respiratory and thoracic conditions.
Yes. His clinical expertise includes management of asthma, respiratory allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory conditions.
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