Pulmonology
Consultant Pulmonology , Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology and Critical care7+ Years of Experience in Pulmonology
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V is an Interventional Pulmonologist in Bangalore with expertise in advanced respiratory medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, sleep-related breathing disorders and complex lung diseases.
He currently serves as Consultant in Pulmonology and is associated with advanced Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Critical Care services in Bangalore.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V has extensive experience in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including EBUS, cryobiopsy and rigid bronchoscopy for selected lung and airway conditions.
His clinical practice includes management of bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and other acute and chronic respiratory disorders.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V also has a strong interest in Sleep Medicine and evaluates patients with sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems.
He has experience in lung transplantation and has previously worked in specialist roles involving Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplantation.
His advanced airway practice includes therapeutic procedures such as rigid bronchoscopy, electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation and cryotherapy for selected airway disorders.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V also performs medical thoracoscopy for selected pleural conditions requiring direct visualisation, biopsy or therapeutic intervention.
He has a special interest in respiratory conditions such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, lung infections and complex airway disease.
His approach focuses on evidence-based respiratory care, accurate diagnosis, minimally invasive procedures and personalised long-term management of chronic lung conditions.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V's areas of expertise include Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Cryobiopsy, Rigid Bronchoscopy, Medical Thoracoscopy, Sleep Medicine, Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleural Disease, Lung Transplant Medicine and Pulmonary Critical Care.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V provides advanced diagnosis and treatment for respiratory, airway, pleural and sleep-related lung conditions.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V provides comprehensive asthma evaluation and management using inhaled medicines, pulmonary testing, trigger control and long-term monitoring.
He treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using inhaled therapy, respiratory rehabilitation and appropriate monitoring to improve breathing and reduce exacerbations.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V performs diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy for selected airway abnormalities, infections, lung lesions and complex respiratory conditions.
He performs EBUS to evaluate lymph nodes and lesions close to the airways and obtain tissue samples through a minimally invasive bronchoscopic approach.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V performs rigid bronchoscopy for selected complex central-airway disorders requiring advanced interventional treatment.
He performs cryobiopsy in selected patients requiring larger lung-tissue samples for evaluation of interstitial and other diffuse lung diseases.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V performs medical thoracoscopy for selected pleural conditions requiring direct visualisation, biopsy or therapeutic intervention.
He evaluates fluid accumulation around the lungs and provides appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic management depending on the underlying cause.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V treats selected patients with collapsed lung or pneumothorax using appropriate respiratory and pleural interventions.
He provides specialised evaluation and long-term management for interstitial lung diseases using imaging, pulmonary tests and multidisciplinary assessment.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V manages selected patients with pulmonary fibrosis and other progressive lung-scarring disorders requiring specialised respiratory care.
He evaluates sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders and recommends appropriate respiratory and Sleep Medicine treatment.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V has experience in lung-transplant programmes and provides specialist respiratory evaluation for selected patients with advanced lung disease.
He evaluates and treats pneumonia based on the underlying cause, severity, respiratory status and associated medical conditions.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V evaluates pulmonary tuberculosis and coordinates appropriate respiratory investigations and treatment.
He evaluates selected patients with pulmonary embolism and provides appropriate respiratory and multidisciplinary management.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V uses advanced bronchoscopic procedures such as EBUS and cryobiopsy for selected patients with suspected lung cancer or abnormal chest imaging.
He treats selected airway obstruction using advanced techniques such as rigid bronchoscopy, electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation and cryotherapy.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V has experience in Pulmonary Critical Care and provides treatment for selected patients with acute or chronic respiratory failure.
MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine), DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
Respiratory care, interventional pulmonology , Complex lung diseases, sleep disordered breathing, respiratory conditions
Genuine patient experiences and treatment feedback.
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy including EBUS, Cryo, and rigid bronchoscopy, as well as medical thoracoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic indications.
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V has performed over 1200 bronchoscopies, 200 EBUS procedures, 100 cryo lung biopsies, and over 100 thoracoscopies, with experience in rigid bronchoscopy and therapeutic interventions including electrocautery, APC, and cryotherapy.
Yes. He uses advanced diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy, EBUS and cryobiopsy for selected patients with suspicious lung lesions.
Yes. Fortis states that he previously worked in Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplantation and assisted in four successful lung-transplant procedures.
Yes. ILD and pulmonary fibrosis are among the respiratory conditions associated with his current practice.
Contact us for personalized help or to schedule an appointment.