Dr. Nagesh Dhadge

Dr Nagesh Dhadge is one of the most experienced pulmonologists in Pune, with 32 years of clinical practice dedicated to treating breathing and lung conditions. His expertise covers asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, sleep apnoea, respiratory allergies, and lung infections.

He has performed over 1,000 specialised respiratory procedures including bronchoscopy, pleural tapping, thoracoscopy, and allergy testing. If you are dealing with persistent cough, breathlessness, wheezing, snoring, daytime sleepiness, or a diagnosed lung condition that needs specialist attention, Dr Dhadge provides thorough respiratory care.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Dhadge's practice covers the full range of lung and breathing conditions, from common problems like asthma to complex interstitial lung diseases and sleep-related breathing disorders.

Asthma and Airway Diseases in Pune

Diagnosis and long-term management of airway conditions:

• Asthma Diagnosis and Step-Up/Step-Down Management
• Difficult-to-Control Asthma Evaluation
• COPD Diagnosis and Treatment
• Chronic Cough Evaluation
• Bronchiectasis Management
• Inhaler Technique Education and Monitoring

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Evaluation and treatment of conditions that scar or inflame the lung tissue:

• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
• Sarcoidosis
• Drug-Induced Lung Disease
• Connective Tissue Disease Related ILD
• HRCT Interpretation for ILD

Sleep Medicine in Pune

Diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related breathing problems:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Diagnosis
• Sleep Study (Polysomnography) Coordination
• CPAP Therapy Initiation and Follow-Up
• Snoring Evaluation
• Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Assessment

Respiratory Allergy

Evaluation and management of allergic airway and lung conditions:

• Allergy Testing
• Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Overlap
• Occupational Lung Allergy Assessment
• Immunotherapy Coordination

Respiratory Infections

Treatment of lung infections:

• Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment
• Pneumonia Management
• COVID-19 and Post-COVID Lung Care
• Fungal Lung Infections
• Pleural Effusion Management

Respiratory Procedures

Diagnostic and therapeutic lung procedures, with over 1,000 procedures performed:

• Flexible Bronchoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
• Pleural Tapping (Thoracentesis)
• Thoracoscopy
• Intercostal Drainage
• Pulmonary Function Testing

Conditions Treated

• Asthma
• COPD
• Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Tuberculosis
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
• Chronic Cough
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory Allergies
• Pleural Effusion
• Post-COVID Lung Complications

Professional Experience

• Consultant in Pulmonology, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹800

He completed both his MBBS and MD in Pulmonology (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) from BJ Medical College, Pune, the city's most established government medical institution, where the respiratory case volume (particularly tuberculosis and complex lung disease) is among the highest in the region. He subsequently obtained his MRCP from Ireland in General Medicine and a Specialty Certificate in Respiratory Medicine from the UK, adding international credentialling to his practice. He also holds a Diploma in Critical Care Medicine and has completed advanced training in bronchoscopy and allergy management. His research has been presented at major international conferences through competitive travel grants.

Research and Publications

• Monitoring of Inhaler Use at Home with a Smartphone Video Application, NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine (Nature Publishing Group), 2020
• 1 Year Follow-Up of Pulmonary Mechanics in Post-COVID Period Using Forced Oscillation Technique, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (ATS Conference Abstract), 2022
• New Insights into Small Airway Function in Type 2 Diabetes by Impulse Oscillometry, European Respiratory Journal (ERS Conference Abstract), 2021
• The Use of Thermal Imaging and Deep Learning for Pulmonary Diagnostics, IEEE Publication, 2021
• Tooth Aspiration Following Emergency Endotracheal Intubation: Case Report, Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2016

Awards and Recognition

• European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress Travel Sponsorship for research abstract presentation, Madrid, Spain, 2019
• Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) Travel Grant for research abstract presentation, Seoul, South Korea, 2022

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from BJ Medical College, Pune (1994)
• MD Pulmonology (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) from BJ Medical College, Pune (1998)
• MRCP from Ireland (General Medicine)
• Specialty Certificate in Respiratory Medicine, United Kingdom
• Diploma in Critical Care Medicine

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 78626 (1996)

Professional Memberships

• European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
• Indian Chest Society
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Why Patients in Pune Trust Dr Nagesh Dhadge for Lung and Breathing Problems

When you are struggling to breathe or have been told you have a serious lung condition, you need a pulmonologist with deep experience and the right credentials to provide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. With 32 years of practice and over 1,000 respiratory procedures, Dr Dhadge brings that level of depth.

His MBBS and MD from BJ Medical College Pune provided his foundation at Pune's most respected medical institution, and his MRCP from Ireland with a UK Specialty Certificate in Respiratory Medicine confirm his competence has been assessed against international standards. His ERS and APSR travel grants for research presentations in Madrid and Seoul show that his work in respiratory medicine is recognised at the highest international forums. His NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine publication (Nature Publishing Group) on smartphone-based inhaler monitoring reflects engagement with innovative approaches to patient care. With memberships in the European Respiratory Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and Indian Chest Society, and consultations at Manipal Hospitals Baner (₹800), patients in Pune have access to internationally credentialled respiratory care at an accessible fee.

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