Dr. Abhishek Ravichandran Specialist Pulmonologist, MD (JIPMER), DPPM
Years of Experience : 3+
Nationality : India
Languages Known : Tamil, English, Hindi, Malayalam
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Dr. Abhishek Ravichandran is a JIPMER-trained, DHA-registered Specialist Pulmonologist with over 3.5 years of experience across Central Government and private healthcare settings. He has expertise in interventional bronchoscopy, critical care, mechanical ventilation, infection control, and evidence-based respiratory care aligned with JCI standards. Throughout his career, Dr. Abhishek has worked with leading institutions including Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Apollo Medical Center, ESIC Hospital, and JIPMER. His clinical expertise covers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient respiratory care, complex pulmonary conditions, critical care management, advanced bronchoscopy and EBUS, pleural procedures, pulmonary function testing, airway management, and non-invasive respiratory support. He is also actively involved in clinical teaching, multidisciplinary care, quality improvement, and patient-centered respiratory management, with a strong focus on evidence-based clinical practice.
Education & Training
- Diploma in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine (DPPM) â Shishuka Childrenâs Specialty Hospital, Bangalore
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pulmonology â Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) â Government Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu
Expertise
- General Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine
- Outpatient & Inpatient Respiratory Care
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Flexible & Rigid Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Pleural Procedures & Medical Thoracoscopy
- Thoracentesis & Chest Tube Insertion
- Lung Cancer & Pulmonary Oncology
- COPD & Asthma Management
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Tuberculosis & Respiratory Infections
- Acute Respiratory Failure Management
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
- High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Spirometry, DLCO & Body Plethysmography
- Lung Ultrasound
- Basic Echocardiography
- Airway Management & Endotracheal Intubation
- Sleep & Occupational Lung Disease Management
Certification
- Advanced Interventional Pulmonology Master Course â EBUS (IMMAST) â Royal College of Surgeons of England accredited
- Rigid & Flexible Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy Master Course â IMMAST â Royal College of Surgeons of England accredited
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare â Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
- Training in Medical Education â ESIC Medical College, Chennai
- Basic Life Support (BLS) â American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) â American Heart Association
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Emergency (POCUS) â Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Mechanical Ventilation Essentials â Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Advanced Airway Management â Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Professional Journey
- Consultant Pulmonologist â Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
- Consultant Pulmonologist â Apollo Medical Center (AMC), Chennai
- Senior Resident Pulmonologist â Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital, Chennai
- Senior Resident Pulmonologist â Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
- Junior Resident Pulmonologist â Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Area of Interest
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Bronchoscopy & EBUS
- Critical Care & Acute Respiratory Management
- Pleural Diseases
- Lung Cancer
- COPD & Asthma
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Mechanical Ventilation & Non-Invasive Respiratory Support
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Respiratory Infection & Infection Control
Blogs
Navigating Respiratory Health and Lung Diseases in the UAE: A Complete Guide
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Lung Cancer – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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