Dr. Spurthi K

Dr Spurthi K is a highly skilled pulmonologist in Mysuru with 8 years of experience in respiratory medicine, interventional pulmonology, chronic lung diseases, and advanced airway procedures. She currently practises as an Associate Consultant – Pulmonology at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru.

Patients looking for a pulmonologist for bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracoscopy, CBCT-guided biopsy, airway obstruction, pleural effusion, COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, or sleep apnoea can consult Dr Spurthi K for structured evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning.

She is considered among the best pulmonologists in Mysuru for combining detailed respiratory evaluation with advanced procedure-based care. She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive respiratory care is delivered across interventional pulmonology, chronic lung diseases, pleural disorders, tuberculosis, and sleep-related breathing conditions.

Interventional Pulmonology

Advanced airway and lung procedures are performed for diagnosis and treatment of complex respiratory conditions.

• Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
• Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
• Radial and linear EBUS-guided biopsies
• CBCT-guided biopsies for peripheral lung nodules
• Cryobiopsy
• Foreign body removal

Pleural Procedures

Procedure-based care is provided for pleural effusions and related pleural disorders.

• Medical thoracoscopy
• Intercostal pleural catheter (IPC) placement
• Evaluation and management of recurrent pleural effusions

Airway Obstruction Management

Specialised interventions are offered for airway narrowing and obstructive airway lesions.

• Central airway obstruction management
• Tumour debulking
• Airway pathology evaluation

Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Long-term management is provided for chronic lung conditions affecting breathing and quality of life.

• COPD management
• Asthma treatment
• Interstitial lung disease care
• Recurrent lung infection evaluation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation strategies

Tuberculosis and Infectious Lung Diseases

Evidence-based evaluation and treatment planning is provided for suspected and confirmed respiratory infections.

• Pulmonary tuberculosis evaluation
• CBNAAT-based diagnostic interpretation
• Lung infection assessment and follow-up

Sleep and Breathing Disorders

Structured evaluation is provided for sleep-related respiratory concerns.

• Obstructive sleep apnoea evaluation
• Sleep-related breathing disorder management
• NIV support and monitoring where indicated

Professional Experience

Dr Spurthi K is currently associated with:

• Associate Consultant – Pulmonology, Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru

She has previously served as:

• Consultant, Yashoda Hospital, Hitech City, Hyderabad

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra (JJM) Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka in 2018
• MD Respiratory Medicine from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra (JJM) Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka in 2022
• Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology

Talks and Publications

• “Predictors of success and outcome of NIV in acute exacerbation of COPD” – International Journal of Life Sciences Biotechnology and Pharma Research (2023)
• “Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD: Assessment of breathlessness/dyspnea” – Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (2023)
• “A Study on the Clinical Profile of Patients Suspected to Have Pulmonary Tuberculosis” – European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine (2022)
• “Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Cases of Metabolic Syndrome” – Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research (2024)
• Faculty at the IAB Workshop on EBUS, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad (2025)

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No 123466 since 2018

Book an Appointment

For consultation on bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracoscopy, CBCT-guided biopsy, airway obstruction, pleural effusion, COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, sleep apnoea, or other respiratory concerns, Dr Spurthi K is available at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.