Dr. Vasunethra Kasargod

Dr Vasunethra Kasargod is a pulmonologist and chest physician with 16 years of clinical experience currently consulting at Manipal Hospital Millers Road and VR Breathe Well Clinic Kalyan Nagar in Bengaluru.

He has performed over 1000 bronchoscopy procedures and over 500 EBUS and thoracoscopy procedures.

He has been associated with the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) as a consultant for 5 years and has served as faculty for 5 consecutive years in the international Advanced Course for Allergy and Immunotherapy.

Whether a patient has asthma, COPD, an interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis including MDR-TB, obstructive sleep apnoea, a pleural effusion, occupational lung disease, or a lung mass requiring EBUS staging, Dr Vasunethra Kasargod provides thorough evaluation and evidence-based respiratory care.

He is fluent in Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Vasunethra Kasargod offers comprehensive pulmonology care with MD-level training, European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine, and over 1500 advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures performed.

Interventional Pulmonology

Patients with lung masses, pleural effusions, undiagnosed ILD, or conditions requiring tissue diagnosis receive advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic interventional care from Dr Vasunethra Kasargod, who has performed over 1000 bronchoscopies and 500+ EBUS and thoracoscopy procedures.

• Bronchoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
• EBUS-TBNA (Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)
• Thoracoscopy (medical pleuroscopy)
• Ultrasound-guided Pleural Fluid Aspiration
• Intercostal Drainage Tube Insertion
• Post-obstructive Lung Disease management
• Pleural Effusion evaluation and drainage

Asthma and Allergy

Patients with bronchial asthma, severe uncontrolled asthma, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), or allergic airway diseases receive structured evaluation and long-term management from Dr Vasunethra Kasargod, who is faculty for the international Advanced Course for Allergy and Immunotherapy.

• Severe and Difficult-to-Control Asthma management
• Spirometry, DLCO, and FeNO (pulmonary function test) interpretation
• Skin Prick Allergy Testing
• Personalised Allergen Immunotherapy
• ABPA diagnosis and management
• Occupational Asthma evaluation
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation for asthma

COPD and Chronic Lung Diseases

Patients with COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or chronic respiratory conditions receive structured evaluation and long-term management from Dr Vasunethra Kasargod.

• COPD diagnosis, staging, and management
• Exacerbation of COPD evaluation and treatment
• Spirometry and Pulmonary Function Test interpretation
• Bronchodilator therapy optimisation
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation coordination
• COPD-related pulmonary hypertension management

Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) and Pulmonary Hypertension

Patients with ILD, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, or pulmonary hypertension receive structured multidisciplinary evaluation and management from Dr Vasunethra Kasargod.

• ILD diagnosis and classification (IPF, NSIP, CHP, sarcoidosis)
• HRCT and BAL interpretation for ILD
• Anti-fibrotic Therapy management
• Pulmonary Hypertension evaluation and management
• Connective Tissue Disease-related ILD assessment

Sleep Medicine

Patients with snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, excessive daytime sleepiness, or other sleep-related breathing disorders receive structured evaluation and treatment from Dr Vasunethra Kasargod, who is trained in Level 1 and Level 2 polysomnography.

• Level 1 and Level 2 Polysomnography (full overnight sleep study)
• OSA diagnosis and CPAP/BiPAP titration
• Sleep-Disordered Breathing evaluation
• Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome management

Tuberculosis and Infections

Patients with tuberculosis, MDR-TB, or pulmonary infections receive structured evaluation and treatment from Dr Vasunethra Kasargod, who has been associated with RNTCP as a consultant for 5 years.

• Active TB diagnosis and DOTS-based treatment
• Multidrug-Resistant TB (MDR-TB) management under DOTS-PLUS
• Pneumonia and Lung Infection treatment
• Fungal Lung Infection (aspergillosis, mucormycosis) management
• Post-COVID Lung Sequelae evaluation

Respiratory Critical Care

Patients with acute respiratory failure or critical respiratory conditions receive structured intensive care management from Dr Vasunethra Kasargod.

• Acute Respiratory Failure management
• Advanced Ventilatory Strategies
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV and BiPAP)
• Acid-Base and Electrolyte Imbalance management
• Central Venous Catheterisation

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (2010)
• MD (Pulmonary Medicine), Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai (2014)
• European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine, France

He has previously served at MS Ramaiah Medical College as Consultant (2010 to 2017).

He has been associated with RNTCP as consultant for 5 years and has been faculty for 5 consecutive years in the international Advanced Course for Allergy and Immunotherapy.

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No. 87920, 2010).

Professional Memberships

• American Thoracic Society (ATS)
• European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Indian Chest Society (ICS)
• World Sleep Federation
• Karnataka Pulmonologist Association

Hospital Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bengaluru (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• VR Breathe Well Clinic, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru (Consultation Fee: ₹800)

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Vasunethra Kasargod has authored 11 publications in national and international indexed journals, presented over 20 papers and posters at conferences, and contributed extensively to public health media.

Key Academic Contributions

• 11 publications in national and international indexed journals
• 20+ paper and poster presentations at national and international conferences
• Faculty for 5 consecutive years, Advanced Course for Allergy and Immunotherapy (international delegates)
• RNTCP Consultant for 5 years under the National Tuberculosis Control Programme

Media Publications

• RT-PCR False Negatives: Syndromic Approach Needed (Times of India)
• Nearly 80% Increase in COVID-19 Pneumonia Cases (The Hindu)
• Construction Dust: A Major Contributor to Air Pollution (Deccan Herald)
• 9 in 10 Smokers Find It Hard to Quit (Economic Times)
• New Omicron Variant: No Need to Panic (Bangalore Mirror)
• Gasping for Air Post-COVID: Could Be Asthma (Bangalore Mirror)
• COPD and Lung Cancer: Expert Explains the Connection (Only My Health)
• Increase in Respiratory Illness in Younger Population (India Times)
• Sleep Anxiety: Tips to Calm Mind Before Sleeping (Hindustan Times)

Book an Appointment with Dr Vasunethra Kasargod

To consult Dr Vasunethra Kasargod at Manipal Hospital Millers Road or VR Breathe Well Clinic Kalyan Nagar in Bengaluru, visit HexaHealth to check consultation fees and book an appointment.