Dr. Lakshmi Narasimhan R

Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan R is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist in Mysuru with 17 years of experience in respiratory medicine, sleep-related breathing disorders, pleural disease, and intensive respiratory care. He currently practises as a Consultant – Pulmonology and Critical Care at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru.

His clinical work covers asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnoea, pleural disorders, bronchoscopy, and critical respiratory support.

Patients seeking care for chronic cough, breathlessness, wheezing, sleep-related breathing problems, or complex lung conditions can consult Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan for structured evaluation and treatment planning. He consults in English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive respiratory and critical care is delivered across chronic lung disease, pulmonary procedures, sleep medicine, and ICU-based respiratory support.

Pulmonary Medicine

• Asthma management
• COPD care
• Interstitial lung disease evaluation
• Lung cancer-related respiratory assessment
• Central airway obstruction management

Bronchoscopy and Pleural Procedures

• Flexible bronchoscopy
• Rigid bronchoscopy
• Thoracoscopy
• Pleurodesis for recurrent pneumothorax
• Talc poudrage for malignant pleural effusion

Sleep and Breathing Disorders

• Obstructive sleep apnoea evaluation
• Sleep-related breathing disorder management
• Polysomnography and titration-based care

Critical Care Respiratory Support

• Endotracheal intubation
• Emergency airway management
• Central venous line placement
• Advanced ventilatory support
• Point-of-care ultrasonography
• Respiratory failure management, including ARDS and type II respiratory failure

Professional Experience

Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan R is currently associated with:

• Consultant – Pulmonology and Critical Care, Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru

He has previously served as:

• Senior Resident, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Senior Resident, PGIMER, Chandigarh
• Junior Resident, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai
• MD Internal Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh
• DM Pulmonology from PGIMER, Chandigarh

Additional Qualifications and Training

• MRCP in Respiratory Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians, UK
• Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians, UK

Professional Memberships

• International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
• Indian Chest Society

Awards and Achievements

• Completed MBBS with two gold medals
• Awarded MRCP in Respiratory Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians, UK

Academic Contributions

• Published work in peer-reviewed journals on lung cancer and respiratory diseases
• Presented papers at national and international conferences

Book an Appointment

For consultation on asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnoea, bronchoscopy, pleural disorders, or critical respiratory care, Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan R is available at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.