Dr. John Muchahary

Dr John Muchahary is a skilled interventional pulmonologist in Goa with over 13 years of clinical experience in managing COPD, asthma, lung cancer, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, lung infections, and advanced bronchoscopic procedures including EBUS, thoracoscopy, and airway stenting.

He currently practises as a Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospital, Goa, where he provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care using cutting-edge bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques.

If you are searching for the best pulmonologist in Goa or a trusted interventional pulmonology specialist near Panaji, Dr John Muchahary brings over 1,650 documented bronchoscopic procedures and was the first to perform whole lung lavage in North East India.

He consults in English, Hindi, Konkani, Assamese, Bodo, Dimasa, Karbi, Bengali, and Nagamese.

Areas of Expertise

Dr John Muchahary is widely regarded as one of the best interventional pulmonologists in Goa for advanced bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracoscopy, airway stenting, and chronic lung disease management.

Interventional Pulmonology and Advanced Bronchoscopy

• Linear EBUS (100+ cases)
• Radial EBUS (80+ cases)
• Endobronchial biopsy and transbronchial lung biopsy
• Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
• Airway stenting (SEMS)
• CRE balloon dilatation of stenosed airways
• Medical thoracoscopy (75+ cases)
• Whole lung lavage
• Thermal vapour ablation and endobronchial valve placement

Chronic Lung Diseases and Lung Cancer

• COPD evaluation and management
• Asthma care
• Lung cancer diagnosis and management
• Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)
• Tuberculosis (including disseminated TB)
• Lung infection management
• Pneumonia care

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Interventional Pulmonology, Manipal Hospital, Goa

Past Affiliations:

• Fellow, Interventional Pulmonology, Thompson Hospital and Sunway Hospital, Malaysia
• Senior Resident, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
• Senior Resident, Goa Medical College and Hospital

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Assam Medical College, 2013
• MD in Pulmonary Medicine from Goa Medical College, 2020

He further completed a Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology from the Malaysian Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (MABIP) at Thompson Hospital and Sunway Hospital, Malaysia (2025) and received advanced interventional pulmonology training at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong.

Research and Publications

Dr John Muchahary has published on Henoch-Schonlein purpura in disseminated tuberculosis and pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. His work on treating rare lung diseases at NEIGRIHMS was covered in India Today.

Professional Memberships

• European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Indian Chest Society (ICS)
• Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR)
• Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB)

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr John Muchahary at Manipal Hospital, Goa. Book instantly via HexaHealth for priority appointments and expert care for COPD, asthma, lung cancer, ILD, tuberculosis, bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracoscopy, airway stenting, or any lung and respiratory concern.