Dr. Nitin Rathi

Dr Nitin Rathi is a highly acclaimed Associate Director and Senior Consultant in Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Respiratory Medicine in Delhi NCR with 24 years of clinical experience.

He currently serves as the Associate Director of Pulmonology at Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Vasundhara Enclave, and is the Founder of Dr Nitin Rathi Clinic in Laxmi Nagar.

He has extensive experience in the objective medical and interventional management of severe respiratory failures, complex lung infections, and thoracic oncology.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has focused heavily on minimally invasive diagnostic and interventional lung procedures, including advanced EBUS, medical thoracoscopy, and tracheal stenting. 

He is a leading expert in the critical care management of mechanical ventilation, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and severe interstitial lung diseases (ILD). A dedicated clinical researcher, he has published extensive data on tuberculosis (DOTS) and H1N1 influenza in the Journal of Community Medicine.

He has previously served as a Consultant at Dr Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital, and completed his senior residency training at the LRS Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital.

Whether performing an emergency medical thoracoscopy to drain a massive pleural effusion or managing severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), his structured, evidence-based approach ensures optimal respiratory preservation and recovery for his patients.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Nitin Rathi provides comprehensive, high-acuity respiratory management for a wide spectrum of severe pulmonary and critical care conditions.

Advanced Interventional Pulmonology

He has extensive experience utilizing highly advanced endoscopic techniques to diagnose and treat complex diseases deep within the lungs and chest cavity:

• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) for Lung Cancer Staging and Lymph Node Biopsy
• Medical Thoracoscopy and Intercostal Tube Drainage for Pleural Effusions
• Advanced Tracheal and Bronchial Stenting for Blocked Airways
• USG and CT-Guided Percutaneous Lung Biopsies

Critical Care and Respiratory Failure

Dr N Rathi focuses on the aggressive life-support management of patients with end-stage lung disease and acute respiratory failure:

• Advanced Mechanical Ventilation and Airway Intubation Protocols
• Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Life Support Services
• Medical Evaluation and Management for Lung Transplantation
• Aggressive Management of Severe Pneumonia and ARDS

Chronic Lung Diseases and Advanced Diagnostics

He provides evidence-based medical diagnostics and management for debilitating, long-term pulmonary conditions:

• Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing, Diffusion Capacity, and Oscillometry
• FeNo (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide) Testing for Severe Asthma
• Management of Severe Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Tuberculosis
• Comprehensive Sleep Studies (Polysomnography) for Sleep Apnea

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (2002)
• DNB in Respiratory Diseases — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2008)
• European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine (EDRM) — Switzerland
• Fellowship in HIV Medicine — Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (2011)
• PGDHHM — Symbiosis Centre of Health Care, Pune (2010)

Professional Memberships

• American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
• Indian Chest Society (ICS)
• National College of Chest Physicians (NCCP)
• Delhi Medical Council (Registration No. 17930)

Professional Experience

Dr Nitin Rathi currently practises at the following leading facilities across the region:

• Associate Director (Pulmonology), Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi
• Founder and Consultant, Dr Nitin Rathi Clinic, Laxmi Nagar
• Former Consultant, Dr Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital, Delhi
• Former Senior Resident, LRS Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases
• Former Senior Resident, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital and GM Modi Hospital

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