Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V
Pulmonology
Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Nagarbhavi
Introduction
Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K V MBBS, MD, DNB (Respiratory Medicine) Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K. V is a skilled Interventional Pulmonologist with vast experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of respiratory disorders. He specializes in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, Including EBUS, Cryo and rigid bronchoscopy, and has extensive experience in critical care pulmonology. He is known for his patient-centered, evidence-based approach, delivering precise and comprehensive care for Complex lung diseases and Sleep disordered breathing. QUALIFICATIONS • MD (Respiratory Medicine) – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal • DNB (Respiratory Medicine) EDUCATION AND TRAINING Dr. Shivaraj Kumar K.V completed his MD in Respiratory Medicine from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (KMC Manipal, Udupi). He further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a DNB in Respiratory Medicine. To strengthen his interventional and advanced pulmonary skills, he has undergone multiple national and international certi cation courses in advanced exible and rigid bronchoscopy, EBUS, Thoracoscopy, sleep medicine, asthma-COPD care, and respiratory allergy management from reputed institutions across India. EXPERIENCE • Began his medical career as a Senior Resident at KMC Manipal, Udupi, gaining strong clinical expertise. • Served as a Specialist in Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplantation at Aster RV Hospital for 2 years, assisting in 4 successful lung transplant procedures. • Worked as a Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Millers Road for 5 years, delivering advanced and comprehensive respiratory care. • Advanced Bronchoscopy & EBUS: Performed over 1200 bronchoscopies, 200 EBUS procedures, and 100 cryo lung biopsies, demonstrating extensive expertise in advanced diagnostic pulmonology. • Medical Thoracoscopy: Successfully conducted more than 100 thoracoscopies for both diagnostic and therapeutic indications. • Therapeutic & Rigid Bronchoscopy: Highly skilled in rigid bronchoscopy and advanced therapeutic interventions, including electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation (APC), and cryotherapy. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS • Comparison between intravenous midazolam and intravenous dexmedetomidine in exible bronchoscopy – A prospective randomized double-blinded study. • Successful rescue therapy with plasma exchange for rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease associated with antisynthetase syndrome. AREA OF EXPERTISE • Advanced Bronchoscopy procedures (Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopy) • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) • Asthma and COPD • Interstitial Lung Diseases • Lung Cancer Diagnosis & Airway Interventions • Sleep Disorders • Lung infections and Tuberculosis • Respiratory Critical Care • Lung Transplantation
Pulmonology
- M.B.B.S
- MD
- DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
- CONSULTANT PULMONOLOGY
