Dr. Arunesh Kumar

Dr Arunesh Kumar is a highly distinguished pulmonologist in Gurugram with 25 years of experience in respiratory medicine across the United Kingdom and India.

Currently serving as Director and HOD of Pulmonology at Paras Hospital Gurugram, he is an NHS UK-trained respiratory physician who has diagnosed over 5,000 lung cancer patients and performed over 15,000 bronchoscopies.

Patients searching for the best pulmonologist in Gurugram, lung cancer specialist near me, EBUS TBNA expert in Delhi NCR, severe asthma treatment doctor, or interstitial lung disease specialist will find a globally trained clinician committed to delivering world-class respiratory care.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive pulmonary care is delivered across lung cancer, interventional bronchoscopy, severe asthma, and complex respiratory disorders using internationally benchmarked protocols.

Lung Cancer and Pleural Disease

Expert diagnosis and management is provided for lung malignancies and pleural conditions using advanced interventional techniques.

• Lung Cancer diagnosis and multidisciplinary management
• EBUS-TBNA (Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)
• Radial EBUS for peripheral lung lesions
• Pleural disease evaluation and Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) management
• Thoracoscopy for pleural diagnosis

Interventional Bronchoscopy

Advanced bronchoscopic procedures are performed for precise airway diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.

• Interventional Bronchoscopy including cryobiopsy
• Tracheo-Bronchial Stenting
• Intercostal Drain insertion by Seldinger technique
• Chest drain and Pleurex catheter placement

Asthma and COPD

Specialised medical management is delivered for complex and difficult-to-treat airway diseases.

• Difficult-to-treat Asthma including FENO testing and Mannitol challenge
• Biologic therapy for severe asthma (500+ patients treated)
• Comprehensive COPD management including NIV
• Reversibility testing and pulmonary function interpretation

Interstitial Lung Disease and Rare Disorders

Advanced diagnostic evaluation and management is provided for fibrotic and inflammatory lung conditions.

• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) investigation and management
• Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis management
• Allergy-related Lung Disorders
• Pulmonary Vascular Diseases including Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension

Tuberculosis and Pulmonary Infections

Expert clinical care is delivered for pulmonary and extra-pulmonary infections including drug-resistant cases.

• Tuberculosis (TB) including MDR TB management
• Pulmonary and extra-pulmonary infection management

Sleep Medicine and NIV

Specialised evaluation and management is provided for sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea diagnosis and management
• Home NIV and CPAP supervision and programming

Professional Experience

Dr Arunesh Kumar is currently associated with:

• Director and HOD, Paras Hospital Sector 43 Gurugram (July 2017 – Present)
• Consultant, Miracles Mediclinic Sector 56 Gurugram

He has previously served at several premier UK NHS institutions:

• Consultant Respiratory Physician, Barking Havering Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Ilford, London (2014–2017)
• Consultant Respiratory Physician, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire, UK (2013–2014)
• Senior Specialist Registrar, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK (2008–2013)
• Specialist Registrar, Mid Yorks Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, UK
• Specialist Registrar, County Durham and Darlington Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
• Postgraduate Residency in Chest Diseases and TB, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna
• Resident Medical Officer, Heart Hospital, Patna

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Dr Arunesh Kumar is registered with the Bihar Medical Council (Registration No. 32208 since 2001).

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS (Honours) Gold Medalist from Bhagalpur University (1999)
• MRCP (UK) (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, General Medicine) (2008)
• MRCP (UK) Respiratory Medicine (2013)
• CCST (UK) Respiratory Medicine from Northern Yorkshire Deanery, NHS UK (2013)
• FRCP (London) (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London) (2020)

Clinical Milestones

• Diagnosed over 5,000 lung cancer patients
• Performed over 3,000 EBUS-TBNA procedures
• Performed over 15,000 bronchoscopies with intervention
• Administered biologic therapies to 500+ patients with severe asthma
• Led Lung Cancer Services at King George Hospital, London
• Led North London Lung Cancer Network
• Ran Low Dose CT Lung Screening Programme

Awards and Recognitions

• Health Icon of the Year in Pulmonology Award by Radio City
• Bharat Gourav Award for exemplary service in Respiratory Medicine
• MBBS (Honours) Gold Medal from Bhagalpur University (1999)
• FRCP London – Peer recognition for significant contributions to medicine (2020)

Publications and Research

• Incidence and Prevalence of NTMB in Cystic Fibrosis – Poster at ERS Barcelona (2013)
• Relationship of PET-SUV and Survival in NSCLC – ERS Congress Poster (2013)
• Case Report of Non-Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis – County Durham and Darlington Journal
• MDR TB Treatment Trial – Published in College Journal
• MDR TB Case Series – Indian TB Conference (2007)
• Care Package Bundles for End Stage COPD – BTS Winter Meeting Poster (2008)

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Physicians UK
• British Thoracic Society (BTS)
• European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Indian Chest Society (ICS) – Life Member
• Pulmonary Medicine Society of UK – Life Member

Why Consult Dr Arunesh Kumar

Patients choose Dr Arunesh Kumar for his extraordinary combination of UK NHS training at one of Europe's largest respiratory centres in Leeds and over two decades of hands-on clinical excellence. His track record of diagnosing over 5,000 lung cancer patients and performing more than 15,000 bronchoscopies ensures that even the most complex respiratory cases receive precise expert management.

His patient-first philosophy, refined across NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom, means every patient receives clear, empathetic communication alongside evidence-based care.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on lung cancer, severe asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, interventional bronchoscopy, or sleep disorders, Dr Arunesh Kumar is available at Paras Hospital Sector 43 Gurugram. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.