Dr. Praveen Kumar B S

Dr Praveen Kumar B S is a Pulmonologist in Bengaluru with 18 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, and Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

He is also associated with Apollo Clinic, Kundalahalli.

He specialises in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, interstitial lung diseases, and interventional pulmonology.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Praveen Kumar B S focuses on comprehensive respiratory and critical pulmonary care through the following clinical areas:

Interventional Pulmonology and Diagnostics

He performs diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including endobronchial and transbronchial lung biopsies, and conventional transbronchial needle aspiration. He also carries out lung ultrasonography, ultrasound-guided thoracocentesis, and intercostal drainage.

Chronic Airways and Pleural Disorders

He focuses on the long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, interstitial lung diseases, and complex pleural conditions, using pulmonary function testing and fractional exhaled nitric oxide analysis.

Respiratory Infections and Critical Care

He treats severe pulmonary infections, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and acute respiratory failure, providing real-time clinical decisions and intensive care support for critically ill respiratory patients.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS and MD in Pulmonary Medicine, and holds a fellowship from the American College of Chest Physicians.

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Praveen Kumar B S was formally felicitated by the Government of Karnataka for supporting rural healthcare facilities through academic e-rounds during the pandemic.

He has authored clinical research papers focused on drug-resistant tuberculosis and sputum-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in indexed medical journals.

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