Dr. Preetham R Acharya

Dr Preetham R Acharya is a Consultant Pulmonologist in Mangaluru with 31 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

He specialises in the management of difficult to treat asthma, COPD, pleural diseases, and sleep medicine, with advanced qualifications including an MD in Pulmonology and a Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Allergy and Respiratory Diagnostics

Dr Preetham R Acharya evaluates patients with various allergic and respiratory conditions using specialised diagnostic tools:

• Skin allergy test
• Allergy management
• Respiratory function testing
• Diagnostic pleural procedures
• Sleep study interpretation

Obstructive Airway Diseases

Patients with complex and chronic airway disorders are managed by Dr Acharya with targeted clinical protocols:

• Difficult asthma management
• COPD care
• Chronic bronchitis treatment
• Airway inflammation control
• Long term respiratory monitoring

Pleural and Sleep Medicine

Dr Preetham Acharya provides specialised care for disorders of the lung lining and sleep related breathing pathologies:

• Pleural disease management
• Sleep medicine consultation
• Obstructive sleep apnoea care
• Pleural effusion evaluation
• Sleep disorder diagnostics

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Shri M P Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar (1995)
• DTCD (Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases), BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad (2000)
• MD Pulmonology, B J Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad (2001)

Academic and Professional Roles

• Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Extensive experience in clinical research and workshops within the pulmonology department

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Preetham R Acharya currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• Junior Resident, B J Medical College, Ahmedabad
• Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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