Dr. Pooja Bajaj

Dr Pooja Bajaj is a pulmonologist and respiratory medicine specialist in Bangalore with 12 years of clinical expertise spanning asthma and allergy management, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, sleep apnoea and sleep-related breathing disorders, respiratory infections, and allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Patients searching for the best pulmonologist in Bangalore, a reliable lady asthma and allergy specialist in Karnataka, or expert sleep apnoea and COPD doctor will find KMC Mangalore trained, allergy and immunotherapy certified respiratory care.

Dr Bajaj consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bajaj's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of respiratory medicine, with focused depth in allergy and asthma management, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, sleep apnoea diagnosis and management, and allergy testing with immunotherapy.

Allergy, Asthma and Immunotherapy in Bangalore

Comprehensive allergy and asthma care, supported by Certification in Allergy and Immunotherapy:

• Bronchial Asthma Diagnosis and Long Term Management
• Allergic Rhinitis Assessment and Treatment
• Allergy Testing (Skin Prick Testing, Specific IgE)
• Allergen Immunotherapy
• Severe and Difficult-to-Control Asthma Management
• Inhaler Technique Education and Optimisation
• Occupational Asthma Evaluation
• Asthma and Allergy Clinic Management

COPD Management in Bangalore

Comprehensive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care:

• COPD Diagnosis and Spirometry Based Staging
• COPD Long Term Medical Management
• Inhaler Selection and Optimisation
• COPD Exacerbation Management
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordination
• Smoking Cessation Counselling
• Long Term Oxygen Therapy Assessment
• Home NIV Assessment

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Diagnosis and management of ILDs:

• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Evaluation
• Connective Tissue Disease Related ILD
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Assessment
• Drug Induced ILD Evaluation
• HRCT Interpretation for ILD
• Transbronchial Biopsy Coordination
• Antifibrotic Therapy Coordination
• Multidisciplinary ILD Discussion

Sleep Apnoea and Sleep Disorders in Bangalore

Diagnosis and long term management of sleep disordered breathing:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Evaluation
• Sleep Study (Polysomnography) Coordination and Interpretation
• CPAP Therapy Initiation and Titration
• CPAP Compliance Monitoring
• Behavioural and Lifestyle Modification for Sleep Apnoea
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in OSA
• Snoring Evaluation

Tuberculosis Management

Comprehensive TB care:

• Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment
• Extrapulmonary TB Evaluation
• Drug Resistant TB Management Coordination
• TB Treatment Compliance and Monitoring
• Post TB Lung Health Assessment

Respiratory Infections and Acute Pulmonary Care

Acute respiratory condition management:

• Community Acquired Pneumonia
• Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Coordination
• Acute Respiratory Infections
• Pleural Effusion Evaluation
• Bronchiectasis Management
• Post COVID Lung Complications

Preventive Pulmonology

Prevention and environmental lung health:

• Lung Health Screening
• Environmental and Occupational Respiratory Trigger Assessment
• Smoking Cessation Support
• Air Quality and Respiratory Health Counselling

Conditions Treated

• Bronchial Asthma
• Allergic Rhinitis
• COPD
• Interstitial Lung Diseases (IPF, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis)
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
• Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
• Pneumonia
• Pleural Effusion
• Bronchiectasis
• Post COVID Respiratory Complications

Professional Experience

• Associate Consultant, Department of Pulmonology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1000

She has trained and worked at reputed institutions in Karnataka, with particular experience in establishing and managing allergy and asthma clinics. Her additional Certification in Allergy and Immunotherapy supports structured allergen testing and immunotherapy delivery. She actively promotes awareness about environmental and occupational triggers of respiratory illness and emphasises preventive measures in lung health.

Research and Publications

Dr Bajaj has contributed to peer-reviewed respiratory medicine literature with publications including:

• Use of an Extended Working Channel in High-Risk Transbronchial Biopsy: An Innovative Use of an Existing Modality to Minimize Bleeding and Hypoxia, Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 75-79
• Airway Stenosis Related to Foreign Body Aspiration: An Under-recognised Long-term Complication, Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, Volume 12, pp. 1-4

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore (2014)
• MD TB and Respiratory Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2022)
• Certification in Allergy and Immunotherapy

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 102650 (2014)

KMC Mangalore Trained Female Pulmonologist with Allergy Immunotherapy Certification and Published Research

Pulmonary medicine is a specialty where the combination of formal respiratory medicine training, additional allergy and immunotherapy credentialling, and engagement with sleep medicine and interstitial lung disease creates a practice profile that extends meaningfully beyond routine respiratory care. Dr Bajaj's MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (one of South India's premier medical institutions) and MD TB and Respiratory Medicine from RGUHS provide her foundational respiratory clinical training.

Her additional Certification in Allergy and Immunotherapy distinguishes her allergy and asthma practice with formal training in allergen testing and immunotherapy delivery, supporting structured allergy clinic management. Her two peer-reviewed publications in Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports reflect research engagement with transbronchial biopsy innovation and airway complications. Combined with her sleep apnoea diagnostic capability, ILD assessment, TB management, and current practice at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road (₹1000), this depth of allergy, sleep, and respiratory medicine expertise is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.

Book an Appointment

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