Dr. Mallikarjun . Specialist in Pulmonology

Introduction

Dr. Mallikarjun is an extensively trained interventional pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with over 5 years of experience. His educational background comprises an MBBS degree from KIMS (Hubli), a Postgraduate Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases from BMCRI (Bengaluru), and a DNB degree in pulmonary medicine from Narayana Hrudayalaya (Bengaluru). Additionally, he has also completed his fellowship training in interventional pulmonology from Yashoda Hospitals (Secunderabad) and smoking cessation training from Gujarat University (Ahmedabad). In 2024, he completed the First International Advanced Bronchoscopy Techniques Training Course organized by the National Center for Respiratory Medicine in Guangzhou, China.

He has specialized experience in managing pulmonary complications seen in advanced-stage cancers. His empathetic care approach allows him to care for his patients and make their treatment as comfortable and seamless as possible.

Area of Expertise

● Dr. Mallikarjun is a skilled Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, and he can be consulted at HCG Cancer Centre, KR Road, a leading hospital for cancer treatment in Bengaluru.

● He excels at offering a comprehensive range of services aimed at diagnosing and treating lung cancer and thoracic cancers.

● His expertise includes tumor debulking, indwelling pleural catheter insertion, ICD insertion/managing malignant pleural effusion, bronchoscopy, biopsy, EBUS/TBNA, thoracoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, airway stenting, and lung transplant evaluation.

● He also has experience in treating non-malignant respiratory conditions, namely asthma, allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and pleural effusion.

● Dr. Mallikarjun also provides specialized care for managing symptoms and complications related to lung cancer, such as palliative treatments for advanced-stage cancer and addressing pulmonary complications caused by certain cancer treatments.

● He has a special interest in thoracic oncology and related interventions, namely nicotine de-addiction, early lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and management of complications.

● He owns a special fellowship in allergy and asthma testing.

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