Pulmonology
Consultant Pulmonologist & Interventional Pulmonology Specialist10+ Years
Fortis Hospital
Yeshwanthpur
Dr. Vivek Gundappa is a Consultant Pulmonologist and Interventional Pulmonology Specialist in Bangalore with over 10 years of experience in respiratory medicine, as reported by his official website. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of complex lung diseases, airway disorders, pleural conditions and sleep-related breathing problems. His clinical expertise includes advanced bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, medical thoracoscopy and minimally invasive pulmonary procedures.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa completed his MBBS from Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, in 2014, followed by an MD in Respiratory Medicine from the same institution in 2018. He subsequently completed a Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology at S.C. di Pneumologia, Pordenone, Italy, in 2019, receiving specialised training in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary interventions.
His clinical expertise includes the management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, respiratory infections and sleep-related breathing disorders. He provides respiratory consultations for patients experiencing chronic cough, wheezing, breathlessness, chest infections and other pulmonary symptoms.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa has advanced training in interventional pulmonology and performs specialised procedures including flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA), radial EBUS, cryobiopsy and navigational lung biopsy. These procedures help diagnose lung abnormalities, evaluate pulmonary nodules and obtain tissue samples for suspected lung diseases.
His procedural expertise also includes medical thoracoscopy, pleural biopsy, pleurodesis, tunneled pleural catheter insertion and management of complex pleural effusions. He has a special interest in central airway interventions, including balloon dilatation, airway stenting, airway recanalisation and treatment of tracheal narrowing.
Dr. Gundappa is involved in lung cancer diagnosis and staging through advanced bronchoscopic techniques and multidisciplinary respiratory care. His expertise includes evaluation of pulmonary nodules, tissue sampling and assessment of airway involvement in patients with suspected or confirmed thoracic malignancies.
His official website also describes his involvement in lung transplantation services, including recipient evaluation, perioperative respiratory management, ECMO-related care and post-transplant follow-up. He provides specialist respiratory assessment for patients with advanced lung disease who may require complex medical or transplant-related management.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa is associated with Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, and also provides consultations at Usiru Speciality Clinic on Hesarghatta Road. He is a member of several professional respiratory organisations, including the Indian Chest Society, Indian Association for Bronchology and World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology.
His clinical approach focuses on evidence-based respiratory diagnosis, advanced interventional techniques and individualised treatment planning. Patients seeking consultations for asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, lung nodules, sleep apnea or other respiratory conditions can consult Dr. Vivek Gundappa for specialist evaluation and appropriate management.
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Dr. Vivek Gundappa specialises in pulmonology and respiratory medicine, providing diagnosis and treatment for conditions affecting the lungs, airways and respiratory system. His expertise includes asthma, COPD, pulmonary infections, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis and complex respiratory disorders.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa has advanced training in interventional pulmonology, focusing on minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for lung and airway diseases. His expertise includes bronchoscopy, EBUS, cryobiopsy, medical thoracoscopy and advanced airway interventions.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa performs advanced bronchoscopic procedures to examine the airways, investigate lung abnormalities and treat selected airway conditions. His expertise includes flexible bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, foreign body removal and complex airway interventions.
Dr. Gundappa specialises in Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration, a minimally invasive procedure used to obtain samples from lymph nodes and abnormalities near the airways. EBUS-TBNA is particularly useful for evaluating lung cancer, enlarged chest lymph nodes and selected respiratory diseases.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa has expertise in evaluating peripheral pulmonary nodules through advanced bronchoscopic techniques. His clinical work includes radial EBUS, navigational procedures and tissue biopsy to investigate suspicious lung lesions and support accurate diagnosis.
Dr. Gundappa has experience in bronchoscopic cryobiopsy, a specialised technique that uses a cryoprobe to obtain tissue samples from selected lung abnormalities. This procedure may help evaluate certain interstitial lung diseases and other pulmonary conditions when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa specialises in medical thoracoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure used to examine the pleural cavity and investigate conditions affecting the lining surrounding the lungs. Thoracoscopy may support diagnosis through direct visualisation and pleural tissue sampling.
Dr. Gundappa has expertise in managing complex pleural effusions, where excess fluid accumulates around the lungs. Treatment may include pleural drainage, thoracoscopy, pleurodesis or tunneled pleural catheter placement depending on the cause and severity.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa has a special interest in advanced airway management, including treatment of tracheal stenosis and central airway obstruction. His expertise includes balloon dilatation, airway recanalisation and stenting for selected patients with significant airway narrowing.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa provides assessment and long-term management of asthma, including evaluation of respiratory symptoms, triggers and disease severity. Treatment may involve inhaler optimisation, pulmonary function testing, environmental trigger management and biologic therapies for selected severe asthma cases.
Dr. Gundappa specialises in COPD management, focusing on improving respiratory symptoms, reducing exacerbations and maintaining lung function. Treatment may include inhaled medications, smoking cessation support, pulmonary rehabilitation and regular respiratory assessment.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa evaluates patients with interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, conditions that may cause progressive breathlessness, cough and reduced lung function. Diagnosis may involve pulmonary function testing, chest imaging and specialised investigations, followed by individualised treatment planning.
Dr. Gundappa provides specialist respiratory care for pulmonary and selected extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Management involves appropriate diagnostic testing, guideline-based medication, monitoring treatment response and supporting adherence to the prescribed treatment course.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa has experience in the bronchoscopic diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. His expertise includes EBUS-TBNA, bronchoscopic biopsy, lung nodule evaluation and multidisciplinary assessment to help determine appropriate treatment options.
Dr. Gundappa evaluates patients experiencing snoring, interrupted breathing during sleep, daytime sleepiness and other symptoms of sleep-related respiratory disorders. Assessment may involve sleep studies and consideration of positive airway pressure therapy when indicated.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa uses pulmonary function testing to assess breathing capacity and identify obstructive or restrictive lung conditions. Tests such as spirometry can help evaluate asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and other respiratory disorders.
Dr. Gundappa provides respiratory consultations for persistent cough, recurrent chest infections and breathing difficulties. Clinical evaluation may include reviewing symptoms, examining the respiratory system and recommending imaging or pulmonary investigations to identify the underlying cause.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa has clinical expertise in respiratory failure and critical care pulmonology. Management of severe breathing disorders may involve oxygen therapy, ventilatory support and multidisciplinary hospital care depending on the patient's condition.
Dr. Gundappa's official website describes involvement in lung transplant services, including recipient evaluation, perioperative respiratory care, ECMO management and post-transplant monitoring. Patients with advanced lung disease may require multidisciplinary assessment to determine whether transplantation is an appropriate treatment option.
MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine), Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology
sthma Treatment, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management, Interventional Pulmonology, Diagnostic Bronchoscopy, Flexible Bronchoscopy, Rigid Bronchoscopy
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Dr. Vivek Gundappa is a Consultant Pulmonologist and Interventional Pulmonology Specialist in Bangalore. He specialises in advanced bronchoscopy, lung disease diagnosis, asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and complex respiratory conditions.
Dr. Vivek Gundappa holds an MBBS and MD in Respiratory Medicine from Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore. He also completed a Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology in Pordenone, Italy, in 2019.
Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, and Usiru Speciality Clinic on Hesarghatta Road, Bangalore. HexaHealth additionally lists SPARSH Hospital, Yelahanka. Patients should confirm his current appointment schedule before visiting.
Yes. Dr. Vivek Gundappa has expertise in flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, EBUS-TBNA, radial EBUS, cryobiopsy and advanced airway interventions. These procedures help diagnose and manage selected lung and airway conditions.
Yes. Dr. Gundappa provides specialist assessment and management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis. Treatment is tailored to each patient's diagnosis and respiratory condition.
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