Lungs (Pulmonary medicine)
Velmed Hospital is one of the multi super-specialty hospitals in Dehradun with the vision to provide quality healthcare services to the community. Pulmonary, Critical care and sleep medicine department is state of art department for the diagnosis and treatment of lung (pulmonary) and sleep disorders. Critical care has always been an integral part of respiratory services. This is largely attributed to two essential components of critical care which lie largely in the domain of pulmonologists i.e. oxygen and assisted ventilation.
Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialists at Velmed Hospital are experts at solving the most serious and complex medical challenges faced by people with conditions that affect the lungs and breathing.
It has got a well-equipped Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Laboratory, Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology Unit, Lung Cancer Clinic, Sleep Lab as well as a vast array of other facilities that are available for patient care and research. Hospital is well equipped to deal with all respiratory emergencies. The emergency services are available round the clock through the emergency department.
Specialized Services
- Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial biopsy, brushing, Foreign Body Removal
- Trans Bronchial Lung Biopsy
- Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
- Percutaneous FNAC & biopsy of lung mass
- Tube thoracostomy
- Pleural Air and fluid aspirations
- Pleural Biopsy
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Pulse Oximetery
- Non-invasive Ventilation
- Invasive ventilation
- Sleep study
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Specialty Clinics
- Asthma clinic
- COPD clinic
- TB Clinic
- Smoking cessation Clinic
Consultant:
Dr. Vivek Kumar Verma
MBBS, MD
Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Trained in Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care (GSVM, Kanpur & MAMC, New Delhi)
Ex- Consultant, Image Hospital, Hyderabad
Ex- Consultant, Metro Superspeciality Hospital, Haridwar
Note: This is not the complete and comprehensive list of conditions we treat at Velmed Hospitals. This information is designed for educational information only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please feel free to consult with our qualified specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting any treatment.
