Dr. Srikanta J T

Dr Srikanta J T is a highly accomplished paediatric pulmonologist and interventional pulmonologist in Bangalore with 20 years of clinical expertise specialising in paediatric respiratory medicine, interventional airway procedures, sleep medicine, and allergy management. He holds a prestigious Fellowship in Paediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine from the National University Health System, Singapore and advanced Training in Interventional Pulmonology from Italy, making him one of the most internationally trained paediatric pulmonologists in Bangalore.

Patients searching for a paediatric lung specialist in Yelahanka, reliable child asthma and bronchoscopy specialist in Kanakapura Road, or expert paediatric sleep apnoea treatment in Bangalore will find comprehensive, evidence-based respiratory care.

Dr Srikanta J T is fluent in English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Srikanta J Tukaram offers a comprehensive range of paediatric pulmonology, interventional bronchoscopy, sleep medicine, and allergy services:

Interventional Paediatric Pulmonology in Bangalore

Italy and Singapore-trained advanced bronchoscopy expertise:

• Flexible Bronchoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Rigid Bronchoscopy for complex airway management
• Endobronchial Biopsy for tissue diagnosis
• Transbronchial Nodal Aspiration (TBNA)
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) for lymph node assessment
• Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy for paediatric ILD diagnosis
• Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Pleuroscopy, Pleural Biopsy, and Adhesiolysis
• Bronchoscopic Segmental Lavage for refractory lipoid pneumonia
• Airway Clearance Therapies
• Cryotherapy for airway lesions

Asthma and Wheezing Disorders in Children

Comprehensive paediatric asthma care:

• Asthma Diagnosis and Classification
• Inhaler Therapy Initiation and Optimisation
• Difficult-to-Treat and Severe Asthma Management
• Wheezing Disorders of Childhood evaluation
• Exercise-Induced Asthma management
• Allergy-Related Asthma care
• Lung Function Testing in children

Paediatric Sleep Medicine in Bangalore

Fellowship-trained sleep disorder expertise:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in Children diagnosis and management
• Non-REM and REM Sleep Disorders evaluation
• Narcolepsy diagnosis and treatment
• CPAP Initiation and Titration for children
• BiPAP Initiation and Titration for complex respiratory failure
• Snoring Disorders evaluation
• Polysomnography interpretation

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in Children

Dr Srikanta J T manages complex paediatric ILD:

• Paediatric ILD Diagnosis via cryobiopsy and imaging
• Autoimmune-Related Lung Disease management
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in children
• Surfactant Dysfunction Disorders
• Post-Transplant Pulmonary Complications
• Long-Term ILD Follow-Up and Management

Congenital Lung Disorders and Airway Anomalies

Expert management of structural lung conditions:

• Congenital Lung Cysts diagnosis and management
• Congenital Airway Anomalies evaluation
• Subpleural Lung Cysts in Trisomy 21 management
• Congenital Malformations of the Lung including CPAM and sequestration
• Tracheobronchomalacia evaluation and management

Paediatric Tuberculosis and Respiratory Infections

Comprehensive infection management:

• Pulmonary Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in children
• Recurrent Pneumonia evaluation and management
• Bronchiectasis Management
• Refractory Lipoid Pneumonia bronchoscopic management
• Acute and Chronic Lung Infections
• Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy diagnosis via EBUS

Chronic Lung Disease and Technology-Dependent Children

Specialised chronic respiratory care:

• Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity (BPD) management
• Cystic Fibrosis comprehensive care
• Management of Technology-Dependent Children (tracheostomy, ventilator)
• Long-Term Ventilatory Support management
• Home Oxygen Therapy planning

Paediatric Allergy and Immunology

Expert allergy evaluation and treatment:

• Allergy Skin Testing for respiratory allergens
• Immunotherapy for allergic respiratory conditions
• Allergic Rhinitis management
• Inherited Immunological Respiratory Disorders
• Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) genetic analysis and management
• Food and Environmental Allergy evaluation

Paediatric Intensive and Critical Care

Dr Srikanta J T provides critical respiratory care:

• Paediatric Respiratory Failure Management
• Mechanical Ventilation in Children (invasive and non-invasive)
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in Children
• Pneumothorax Management including bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax
• Post-Transplant Pulmonary Care (bone marrow and solid organ)

Lung Function and Imaging in Children

Diagnostic pulmonary assessment:

• Paediatric Spirometry and Lung Function Testing
• Pulmonary Function Post Bone Marrow Transplant monitoring
• CT and Imaging of the Lung interpretation
• Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)

Aerosol Therapy and Inhaler Training

Paediatric respiratory device management:

• Nebuliser Therapy initiation and optimisation
• Spacer and Inhaler Device Training
• MDI and DPI Technique Education for children and parents

Professional Experience

Dr Srikanta J T is currently associated with:

• Lead Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Lead Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore
• Registrar, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital
• Registrar, Sooriya Hospital

He holds multiple certifications including Certificate in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (IAP-AHA), Paediatric Emergency Medicine Course (PEMC) by ISCCM, Neonatal Advanced Life Support (IAP-AHA), and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from National University Hospital accredited by National Resuscitation Council, Singapore.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru (2006)
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2010)
• DNB Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2012)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine from National University Health System, Singapore (2015)
• Training in Interventional Pulmonology from Italy
• Certificate in Paediatric Advanced Life Support from IAP-AHA
• Paediatric Emergency Medicine Course (PEMC) from ISCCM Chennai Chapter
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support Certificate from IAP-AHA
• BCLS Certificate from National University Hospital, Singapore (National Resuscitation Council accredited)

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No: 74010, since 2006)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics
• American Heart Association
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
• National Resuscitation Council, Singapore

Research and Publications

• "Transesophageal bronchoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-B-FNA): Pushing the boundaries in diagnosis" Pediatric Pulmonology, 2017
• "Bronchoscopic Segmental Lavage for Refractory Lipoid Pneumonia in a Toddler" Journal of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, 2018
• "Subpleural Lung Cysts in Children with Trisomy 21" Annals Academy of Medicine, December 2017
• "Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy for Diagnosis of Paediatric Interstitial Lung Disease" Indian Pediatrics, 2018
• "Pulmonary Function Test Parameters Following Bone Marrow Transplant in Paediatric Patients" International Congress on Paediatric Pulmonology (CIPP), Bruges, Belgium, 2014
• "Use of Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing in Clinical Practice" 4th Singapore Paediatric and Perinatal Annual Congress, 2015
• "Bilateral Simultaneous Spontaneous Pneumothorax" 4th Singapore Paediatric and Perinatal Annual Congress, 2015
• "Persistent Biphasic Stridor in a Ten-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report" 4th Singapore Paediatric and Perinatal Annual Congress, 2015

Why Consult Dr Srikanta J T

Dr Srikanta J T is among the most qualified paediatric pulmonologists in Bangalore with Fellowship from National University Health System Singapore, Interventional Pulmonology training from Italy, multiple international publications in Pediatric Pulmonology and Indian Pediatrics, and expertise in complex procedures including cryobiopsy, EBUS, and bronchoscopic segmental lavage. Patients benefit from his comprehensive paediatric respiratory and sleep medicine expertise at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka and Kanakapura Road.

Book an Appointment

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