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Pulmonologist In Bangalore

Dr. Ajay Handa is among the top pulmonologist in Bangalore, working as a Senior Consultant- Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine Specialist at Sakra World Hospital. He is the best lung specialist in Bangalore with vast experience in treating various lung diseases. He did his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College Pune in Dec 1989, followed by MD in General Medicine from the same Institution. He completed Post-doctoral training in DM (Pulmonary & Critical care Medicine) from PGIMER, Chandigarh in Dec 2006.

He has vast experience in Interventional Pulmonology procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, EBUS bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy pleural biopsy, talc pleurodesis, Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy, and bronchial thermoplasty. He has a keen interest in research and has authored over 38 publications in peer-reviewed national, and international journals and books. For his clinical achievements, research publications, and contributions to the field he has been conferred the Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians in Feb 2010 and the Fellowship of the Indian College of Physicians Medicine in Jan 2019.

He has been MCI recognized Professor for MD (Medicine) and DNB (Medicine) since 2010 and has mentored many students during this period. He has served in many Armed Forces Hospitals for over three decades and his last assignment prior to joining Sakra World Hospital was as Senior Consultant and Head of Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine at the Institute of Naval Medicine, Mumbai.

Pulmonologist In Bangalore

  • MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Medicine), DM (Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine) 
  • Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians & Fellow of Indian College of Physicians

Pulmonologist In Bangalore

His areas of interest include Lung Infections, Asthma, COPD, Allergic broncho-pulmonary Aspergillosis, diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, CTD-related interstitial lung disease, Sarcoidosis, Drug-induced lung diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

Interventional Pulmonology - diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy for pleural biopsy and talc pleurodesis, Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy, and Bronchial thermoplasty.

Pulmonologist In Bangalore

  • Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) 
  • Fellowship of Indian College of Physicians (FICP)
  • Fellowship of Academy of Pulmonary Sciences India (FAPS)
  • Dr. Shurvir Trust Visiting professorship award by the Association of Physicians of India  


He is a member of numerous professional bodies including the National College of Chest Physicians, the Indian Association of Bronchology, the Association of Physicians of India, the National Association for the study of lung cancer, India, the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine, and the Marine Medicine Society of India.

Videos by Dr. Ajay Handa

  • Asthma | Breathing Issues | Sakra World Hospital

    Asthma | Breathing Issues | Sakra World Hospital

    With festivals season and winters around the corner, there is a steep rise in seasonal breathing problems and asthmatic problems. Know from the expert how to avoid them and live a healthy life and enjoy the festive season. ...

    24 Oct 2022

  • Sakra RX | Pulmonary Medicine Department | Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore -Dr. Ajay Handa | SWH

    Sakra RX | Pulmonary Medicine Department | Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore -Dr. Ajay Handa | SWH

    Sakra RX - Your Daily dose of Health by Dr. Ajay Handa (Senior Consultant – Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine) as he talks about the 'Pulmonary Medicine Department' and his Area of Expertise. Watch the video to know more. ...

    22 Nov 2021

  • Asthma - Symptoms & Causes | Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore -Dr. Ajay Handa | Sakra World Hospital

    Asthma - Symptoms & Causes | Best Pulmonologist in Bangalore -Dr. Ajay Handa | Sakra World Hospital

    Sakra RX - Your Daily dose of Health by Dr. Ajay Handa (Senior Consultant – Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine) as he talks about 'Asthma'. Watch the video to know more. ...

    14 Sep 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleep apnea?

Sleep Apnea is a disease wherein sleep-related breathing disturbance causes health effects due to low oxygen levels and the disruption of sleep results in excessive daytime sleepiness interfering in an individual's day-to-day life and profession.

When the person is sleeping, the upper part of the airway which connects the mouth to the windpipe consists of the pharynx and hypo-pharynx. In these areas, the muscle tends to be very floppy due to a lack of firm support of cartilage or bone. During deep sleep, the tone in these muscles reduces and they collapse during breathing causing loud snoring, and reduced airflow during breathing, and if complete closure, it prevents air from entering the lungs. These episodes happen throughout the night multiple times which causes poor quality of sleep due to fragmentation, frequent disruption, and repeated awakening, either physically or in the form of abnormal jerking movements, choking episodes, gasping for breath, and nightmares. The end result is the person wakes up in the morning not feeling refreshed and having excessive daytime sleep in episodes throughout the day leading to poor concentration and interference in the professional sphere.

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