Pulmonology
Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist23+ Years of Experience
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Samir D. Garde is a Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist associated with S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With over 23 years of clinical experience in respiratory medicine, he specialises in diagnosing and managing complex lung and respiratory conditions, with particular expertise in interventional pulmonology.
He completed his MBBS at T. N. Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai, followed by an MD in Respiratory Diseases and Tuberculosis from Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. His additional qualifications include a Diploma in Tuberculous Diseases (TDD) and Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), USA.
Dr. Garde has received specialised training in interventional pulmonology at centres in Marseille, France; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece. He has also undertaken advanced training in lung transplantation at Vienna Medical University.
His clinical interests include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung diseases, drug-resistant tuberculosis, respiratory infections and complications affecting the lungs. His interventional expertise includes bronchoscopic procedures, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and medical thoracoscopy, which can assist in diagnosing and managing selected airway, lung and pleural conditions.
Dr. Garde also has experience in lung transplant management and respiratory complications following organ or bone marrow transplantation. His clinical approach focuses on appropriate investigations, evidence-based treatment and individualised care based on each patient's respiratory condition.
Specialised procedures used to investigate and treat selected conditions affecting the airways, lungs and pleural space, often using minimally invasive techniques.
Assessment and treatment of asthma, including evaluation of symptoms, lung function and appropriate medication to help control airway inflammation and breathing difficulties.
Diagnosis and long-term management of COPD, a chronic lung condition that can cause persistent cough, breathlessness and airflow limitation.
Evaluation of disorders that cause inflammation or scarring in lung tissue, with investigations and treatment tailored to the specific underlying condition.
Assessment and management of pulmonary tuberculosis, including complex cases involving drug-resistant strains, in accordance with appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment guidance.
Diagnosis and treatment planning for infections affecting the respiratory tract and lungs, including pneumonia, based on clinical findings and appropriate investigations.
A procedure that uses a flexible or rigid scope to examine the airways and, when indicated, collect samples or perform selected therapeutic interventions.
A specialised bronchoscopic procedure that uses ultrasound to assess structures near the airways and obtain samples from selected lymph nodes or lesions when needed.
A minimally invasive procedure used to examine the pleural space and investigate selected causes of pleural effusion or other pleural disorders.
Assessment and treatment of fluid accumulation around the lungs, including investigations to identify the cause and procedures to remove fluid when appropriate.
Assessment of suspicious lung nodules and other abnormalities using appropriate imaging, bronchoscopic investigations and tissue sampling when indicated.
Evaluation of breathing problems during sleep, including suspected sleep apnoea, with further testing and treatment recommendations based on the diagnosis.
Respiratory assessment and ongoing care for selected patients being evaluated for lung transplantation or requiring monitoring after transplantation.
Evaluation of respiratory symptoms and lung complications that may occur after organ or bone marrow transplantation, with care coordinated according to the patient's condition.
Placement of a specialised support device in selected narrowed airways to help maintain airflow when clinically indicated.
MBBS, MD (Respiratory Diseases and Tuberculosis), TDD (Diploma in Tuberculous Diseases), FCCP (USA)
Interventional Pulmonology, Respiratory Diseases, Asthma Management, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Tuberculosis Treatment, MDR/XDR Tuberculosis Management, Respiratory Infections, Pneumonia Management, Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Medical Thoracoscopy, Pleural Effusion Management, Lung Nodule Evaluation, Lung Cancer Evaluation, Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders, Lung Transplant Evaluation and Follow-Up, Post-Transplant Respiratory Complications, Airway Stenting
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Samir D. Garde
Dr. Samir Garde is a Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist associated with S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate in Mumbai.
His Fortis Healthcare profile states that he has over 23 years of clinical experience in respiratory medicine.
His qualifications include MBBS, MD in Respiratory Diseases and Tuberculosis, TDD, and FCCP (USA).
His areas of expertise include asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, respiratory infections and selected complex pulmonary conditions.
Interventional pulmonology uses specialised procedures, such as bronchoscopy and EBUS, to investigate and manage certain conditions affecting the airways, lungs and surrounding structures.
He is associated with S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Confirm current clinic availability with the hospital before visiting.
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