Dr. Bharath Chhabria

Dr Bharath A Chhabria is a trained pulmonologist and critical care specialist in Bangalore with over 15 years of experience in respiratory medicine, interventional pulmonology, intensive care management, and advanced bronchoscopic procedures.

He currently practises as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore and at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best pulmonologist in Bangalore or a trusted lung and critical care specialist near Yelahanka will find in Dr Bharath the PGIMER-trained expertise, advanced interventional skills, and evidence-based approach that ensure precise diagnosis and effective management of even the most complex respiratory and critical care conditions.

Whether you need expert care for asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnoea, lung cancer evaluation, or any respiratory and critical care concern, he provides comprehensive, evidence-based pulmonary care. He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy

Advanced endoscopic and interventional procedures for complex lung and airway conditions.

• Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
• Rigid bronchoscopy
• Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided diagnostics
• Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy for interstitial lung diseases
• Medical thoracoscopy
• Tracheobronchial foreign body removal
• Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma
• Benign and malignant tracheobronchial stenosis management
• Lung nodule biopsy and peripheral pulmonary nodule evaluation
• Lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and management

Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Infections

Comprehensive diagnosis and long-term management of acute and chronic lung conditions.

• Asthma evaluation and severe asthma management
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) care
• Tuberculosis diagnosis and management
• Pneumonia treatment and respiratory infection care
• Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) evaluation and management
• Bronchiectasis and pleural diseases
• Smoking cessation counselling
• Preventive respiratory care and vaccination

Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Disorders

Advanced ICU management for critically ill patients alongside focused care for sleep-related breathing conditions.

• Acute respiratory failure management
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation support
• High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy
• ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) management
• Critical care for severe respiratory infections and multi-organ support
• Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) evaluation and management
• Sleep disorders diagnosis and treatment

Professional Experience

Dr Bharath Chhabria is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore
• Consultant, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore

With 15 years of experience across internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care, he has performed numerous flexible and rigid bronchoscopies, EBUS procedures, medical thoracoscopies, cryobiopsies, and bronchial thermoplasties, managing a wide range of complex respiratory and critically ill patients.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 2011
• MD in Internal Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2017
• DM in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2021

Awards and Research

Dr Bharath secured the Silver Medal (Batch Topper) in MD Internal Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh (2017) and topped the DM Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine entrance and final examinations (2021).

He has published 21 research papers in peer-reviewed journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, Lung India, European Respiratory Journal, Journal of Critical Care, QJM, and Oman Medical Journal, and received the Best Poster Award at NATCON 2016, PGIMER.

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration number 100258, since 2013

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, bronchoscopy, lung cancer evaluation, sleep apnoea, critical care, or any respiratory concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Bharath A Chhabria through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.