Dr. Ranganatha R

Dr Ranganatha R is an experienced Pulmonologist and Chest Specialist in Bangalore with 27 years of clinical expertise specialising in tuberculosis, respiratory infections, and comprehensive lung disease management. He is recognised for his proficiency in managing complex respiratory conditions including TB, COPD, asthma, and chest infections.

Patients searching for a chest doctor in Bommasandra, reliable TB specialist in Bangalore, or expert lung disease treatment in Kanakapura Road will find thorough, evidence-based respiratory care grounded in dedicated training in tuberculosis and chest diseases.

Professional Experience

Dr Ranganatha R is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra
• Consultant, Narayana Clinic, Kanakapura Road

He has previously served at:

• Senior Resident, Mediciti Hospitals, Hyderabad

Areas of Expertise

Tuberculosis Management in Bangalore

Dr Ranganatha R provides comprehensive TB care:

• Pulmonary Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment
• Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) management
• Extensively Drug-Resistant TB (XDR-TB) care
• Extrapulmonary TB evaluation and treatment
• Latent TB Infection (LTBI) management
• TB-HIV Co-infection care
• Post-TB Lung Disease management

Asthma and Allergic Respiratory Diseases

Expert asthma management:

• Asthma Diagnosis and Classification
• Inhaler Therapy Initiation and Optimisation
• Severe Asthma Management
• Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
• Asthma Action Plan development
• Spirometry and Pulmonary Function Testing

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Comprehensive COPD care:

• COPD Diagnosis and Staging
• Smoking Cessation Counselling
• Acute COPD Exacerbation Management
• Long-Term Oxygen Therapy prescription
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation guidance
• Inhaler Device Selection and Training

Respiratory Infections in Bangalore

Dr Ranganatha R manages acute and chronic chest infections:

• Community-Acquired Pneumonia treatment
• Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia management
• Atypical Pneumonia care
• Fungal Lung Infections including aspergillosis
• Lung Abscess Treatment
• Bronchiectasis Management
• Post-COVID Respiratory Complications

Pleural Diseases

Comprehensive pleural care:

• Pleural Effusion evaluation and drainage
• Thoracentesis for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Empyema Thoracis management
• Pneumothorax Treatment
• Pleural Biopsy

Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)

Management of diffuse parenchymal lung conditions:

• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) treatment
• Sarcoidosis management
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis care
• Drug-Induced ILD evaluation
• HRCT Chest interpretation

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Apnoea

Expert sleep-related respiratory care:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) diagnosis and treatment
• CPAP/BiPAP Therapy initiation and titration
• Polysomnography interpretation
• Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome management

Lung Cancer Evaluation

Oncology-related respiratory care:

• Lung Cancer Screening for high-risk patients
• Bronchoscopy-Guided Biopsy for lung masses
• Pleural Fluid Analysis for malignant effusion
• Staging Support and oncology referral

Respiratory Critical Care

Management of severe respiratory conditions:

• Acute Respiratory Failure Management
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) including CPAP and BiPAP
• Mechanical Ventilation support
• ARDS Management

Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases

Dr Ranganatha R manages work-related respiratory conditions:

• Silicosis and Pneumoconiosis evaluation
• Occupational Asthma management
• Asbestosis care
• Environmental Lung Disease treatment

Pulmonary Hypertension

Management of pulmonary vascular conditions:

• Pulmonary Hypertension Evaluation
• Pulmonary Embolism Management
• Chronic Thromboembolic Disease assessment

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere (1999)
• Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD) from JSS Medical College, Mysore (2001)
• Diploma in TB and Chest Diseases from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No: 52536, since 1999)

Professional Memberships

• Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)

Why Consult Dr Ranganatha R

Dr Ranganatha R is a trusted pulmonologist in Bangalore with dual diploma training in tuberculosis and chest diseases and nearly three decades of expertise in respiratory infections, COPD, and lung disease management. Patients benefit from his comprehensive chest care at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra, and Narayana Clinic, Kanakapura Road.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Ranganatha R, chest specialist in Bangalore, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra, or Narayana Clinic, Kanakapura Road.