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Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal – Pulmonologist and Interventional Pulmonology Specialist in Bengaluru
Pulmonology
Director – Pulmonology25 Years of Experience in Pulmonology
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
5.0★★★★★3 reviews
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal – Pulmonologist and Interventional Pulmonology Specialist in Bengaluru
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal is a senior Pulmonologist serving as Director – Pulmonology at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. Fortis Healthcare currently lists him with 25 years of experience in Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
His respiratory practice covers both common and complex lung conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory infections and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal has advanced expertise in interventional respiratory procedures including bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound, transbronchial needle aspiration, transbronchial biopsy and pleuroscopy.
He also has additional training and clinical interest in Sleep Medicine, particularly the evaluation and management of obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders.
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal has international clinical and academic experience, including work in the United States. Supporting professional profiles document previous faculty experience at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, and senior medical staff leadership roles in hospitals in Texas.
Other Information
Areas of Expertise and Treatments
Bronchoscopy
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal performs bronchoscopy for diagnostic evaluation of the airways and lungs in patients with selected respiratory conditions.
Endobronchial Ultrasound
He has expertise in Endobronchial Ultrasound for evaluation of mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes and other selected thoracic abnormalities.
Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal performs transbronchial needle aspiration for sampling selected lymph nodes and lesions adjacent to the airways.
Transbronchial Biopsy
His interventional Pulmonology practice includes transbronchial biopsy for selected diffuse or focal lung diseases requiring tissue diagnosis.
Pleuroscopy
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal has documented expertise in pleuroscopy for evaluation of selected pleural diseases and unexplained pleural effusions.
Asthma Management
He provides comprehensive management for asthma, including evaluation of symptoms, medication optimisation and long-term respiratory follow-up.
COPD Management
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal manages Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease using evidence-based respiratory treatment and long-term disease monitoring.
Interstitial Lung Disease Management
He evaluates and manages interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis using appropriate respiratory investigations and multidisciplinary care.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal provides evaluation and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders.
Bronchiectasis Management
He manages bronchiectasis with treatment focused on respiratory symptoms, infection control and preservation of lung function.
Pulmonary Hypertension Management
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal evaluates and manages selected patients with pulmonary hypertension as part of specialist respiratory care.
Respiratory Infection Management
His practice includes evaluation and management of pneumonia, tuberculosis and other acute or chronic respiratory infections.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS, MD, Diplomate - American Board of Sleep Medicine, FCCP
Services
Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound, Transbronchial Needle Aspiration, Transbronchial Biopsy, Pleuroscopy, Asthma Treatment, COPD Management, Interstitial Lung Disease Management, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management, Bronchiectasis Management, Pulmonary Hypertension Management, Respiratory Infection Management, Lung Nodule Evaluation, Pulmonary Fibrosis Management
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal
01Does Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal treat sleep apnea?
Does Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal treat sleep apnea?
Yes. He has additional expertise in Sleep Medicine and manages obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders.
02Does Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal treat asthma and COPD?
Does Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal treat asthma and COPD?
Yes. Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease are among the major respiratory conditions managed in his Pulmonology practice.
03Does Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal perform bronchoscopy and EBUS?
Does Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal perform bronchoscopy and EBUS?
Yes. Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound are among Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal's principal documented areas of Interventional Pulmonology expertise.
04What are Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal's qualifications?
What are Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal's qualifications?
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal holds MBBS and MD qualifications, additional certification in Sleep Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.
05Who is Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal?
Who is Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal?
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal is a senior Pulmonologist serving as Director – Pulmonology at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
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