Pulmonology
Consultant – Pulmonology12 Years of Experience
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Anika Anil Prabhu Parrikar is an experienced Pulmonologist, Interventional Pulmonology Specialist and Sleep Medicine Specialist in Bangalore, currently practising as Consultant – Pulmonology at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road. With over 11 years of clinical experience, she specialises in diagnosing and managing respiratory diseases, complex lung conditions, sleep-related breathing disorders and pulmonary critical illnesses. Her clinical interests include severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and advanced interventional pulmonology procedures.
Dr. Anika Anil Prabhu Parrikar holds MBBS, MD in Pulmonary Medicine, DNB and DM in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from AIIMS Jodhpur. She also holds international respiratory medicine credentials, including MRCP-SCE in Respiratory Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians, London, and the European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine through ERS-HERMES. She completed her MBBS and MD at Goa Medical College and pursued advanced superspeciality training in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at AIIMS Jodhpur.
As a Pulmonologist in Bangalore, Dr. Anika provides evaluation and treatment for asthma, severe respiratory allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia and interstitial lung diseases. Her expertise also includes assessing pulmonary hypertension, persistent respiratory symptoms and lung complications following respiratory infections. She evaluates individual symptoms, clinical findings and relevant investigations to recommend suitable medical treatment and ongoing respiratory care.
Dr. Anika has advanced procedural expertise in interventional pulmonology, including diagnostic bronchoscopy, linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), thoracoscopy, pleural and lung biopsies, pleurodesis and intercostal drainage insertion. These procedures can assist in diagnosing complex airway and lung conditions, evaluating abnormalities within the chest and managing selected pleural diseases. Her clinical experience also includes pulmonary critical care and the treatment of patients with severe respiratory complications requiring intensive monitoring.
Her professional background includes clinical appointments at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru, AIIMS Jodhpur, Healthway Hospital Goa and TB & Chest Diseases Hospital Goa. She has managed patients in outpatient departments, inpatient wards, intensive care units and COVID intensive care settings. She has also contributed to postgraduate medical teaching, clinical research and academic presentations. Her achievements include All-India Rank 6 in the INI-SS examination, a gold medal in MD Pulmonary Medicine and recognition for academic presentations.
Dr. Anika Anil Prabhu Parrikar has a special interest in evidence-based respiratory medicine, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, interventional pulmonology, sleep medicine and the management of complex pulmonary diseases. At Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, her clinical practice focuses on detailed respiratory assessment, appropriate medical and procedural treatment, pulmonary critical care and multidisciplinary management of patients with chronic or severe lung conditions.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway condition that may cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and breathing difficulties. Dr. Anika Anil Prabhu Parrikar provides assessment and management of asthma, including severe asthma. Treatment may involve inhaled medications, trigger identification, lung function monitoring and specialist therapies according to disease severity and individual clinical needs.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a long-term respiratory condition associated with persistent airflow limitation, breathlessness and coughing. Dr. Anika has expertise in COPD management, including evaluation of symptoms, medical treatment and monitoring of lung function. Care may involve inhaled medicines, pulmonary rehabilitation recommendations and prevention of acute respiratory exacerbations.
Interstitial lung diseases are a group of conditions that affect lung tissue and may cause inflammation, scarring and reduced oxygen exchange. Dr. Anika has specialist experience evaluating and managing ILD. Assessment may involve lung function testing, imaging, clinical history and selected investigations to determine the underlying disease and appropriate treatment.
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and most commonly affects the lungs. Dr. Anika provides pulmonary tuberculosis assessment and management. Evaluation may include sputum testing, molecular investigations and chest imaging. Treatment involves an appropriate combination of antitubercular medicines with monitoring for response and possible adverse effects.
Pneumonia and other respiratory infections may cause cough, fever, breathing difficulties and impaired oxygen exchange. Dr. Anika evaluates respiratory infections and provides appropriate medical management according to their severity and underlying cause. Serious infections may require hospital admission, oxygen support or intensive respiratory monitoring.
Pulmonary hypertension involves elevated pressure in the blood vessels supplying the lungs and can cause breathlessness, fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance. Dr. Anika has experience assessing pulmonary hypertension. Evaluation may involve echocardiography, lung investigations and specialist referral for additional haemodynamic testing when medically necessary.
Sleep-related breathing disorders may cause abnormal breathing patterns during sleep, disrupted rest and daytime tiredness. Dr. Anika has advanced training in sleep medicine and provides evaluation of sleep-related respiratory concerns. Assessment may involve clinical history, sleep studies and treatment planning according to the diagnosed condition.
Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs when the upper airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep, interrupting normal breathing. Symptoms may include loud snoring, daytime sleepiness and disturbed sleep. Dr. Anika's sleep medicine training supports evaluation and management of this condition, including assessment for appropriate sleep-related breathing support.
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that uses a flexible or rigid endoscope to examine the airways and investigate selected respiratory conditions. Dr. Anika has documented expertise in diagnostic bronchoscopy. The procedure may help evaluate persistent respiratory symptoms, airway abnormalities, infections or suspected lung disease when clinically indicated.
Linear Endobronchial Ultrasound combines bronchoscopy with ultrasound imaging to examine structures near the airways. It may help guide tissue sampling from lymph nodes and selected abnormalities within the chest. Dr. Anika has advanced interventional pulmonology experience in linear EBUS, supporting diagnostic assessment of complex respiratory conditions.
Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. It may help investigate unexplained pleural fluid collections or other pleural abnormalities. Dr. Anika has experience performing thoracoscopy as part of her interventional pulmonology practice, with procedure suitability determined by clinical assessment.
A pleural biopsy involves collecting a small sample of tissue from the membrane surrounding the lungs for laboratory examination. It may assist in diagnosing selected infections, inflammatory conditions or malignancies. Dr. Anika has documented experience with pleural biopsy procedures in the evaluation of complex chest conditions.
A lung biopsy involves obtaining a tissue sample from a selected lung abnormality to help establish a diagnosis. It may be considered for suspected interstitial lung diseases, infections or other pulmonary conditions. Dr. Anika has experience with lung biopsy techniques as part of specialised diagnostic respiratory care.
Pleurodesis is a procedure intended to reduce recurrent accumulation of air or fluid in the pleural space by encouraging the pleural surfaces to adhere. Dr. Anika has experience performing pleurodesis for selected pleural conditions. The procedure is considered after evaluating the underlying cause and the patient's medical condition.
Intercostal drainage involves placing a tube through the chest wall to remove excess air or fluid from the pleural cavity. It may be required for conditions such as pneumothorax or significant pleural effusion. Dr. Anika has documented expertise in ICD insertion as part of interventional pulmonology and respiratory care.
Pulmonary critical care focuses on managing severe respiratory illnesses that may require intensive monitoring, oxygen therapy or advanced breathing support. Dr. Anika has clinical experience in pulmonary critical care and intensive care environments. Treatment depends on the cause and severity of respiratory failure and the patient's overall clinical condition.
MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), DNB, DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine), MRCP-SCE (Respiratory Medicine), European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM/ERS-HERMES
Asthma Management, Severe Asthma Treatment, Respiratory Allergy Management, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment, Chronic Bronchitis Management, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Management, Post-COVID Lung Fibrosis Assessment, Tuberculosis Treatment, Pneumonia and Respiratory Infection Management, Pulmonary Hypertension Assessment, Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder Management, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Evaluation, Advanced Airway Disease Management
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Dr. Anika Anil Prabhu Parrikar is a Consultant Pulmonologist at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. She specialises in pulmonology, interventional pulmonology, pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine. Her clinical expertise includes asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, pulmonary hypertension and advanced diagnostic respiratory procedures.
What are the qualifications of Dr. Anika Anil Prabhu Parrikar?
2 years of experience, while its biography mentions over 11 years. Practo reports 13 years overall, including 9 years as a specialist. Her precise experience should be confirmed before publication.
Dr. Anika manages asthma, COPD, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, interstitial lung diseases, respiratory infections and pulmonary hypertension. She also evaluates advanced airway disorders and sleep-related breathing problems.
Yes. Dr. Anika has documented expertise in diagnostic bronchoscopy and linear Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS). These procedures help evaluate airways, lymph nodes and selected abnormalities within the chest. Procedure suitability depends on the clinical condition and diagnostic requirements.
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