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DR AK SINGH
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
- Fees: INR 1,000
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Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(See all timing)Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM,
Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. Singh is an eminent Pulmonologist working in field of chest, sleep & critical care (ICU) medicine and has an experience of over 17 years in this field. Dr. A. K. Singh's expertise encompasses from routine assessments of chronic cough and shortness of breath to evaluating patients for complex presentation and lung diseases. Dr. A. K. Singh specializes in treatment of Pulmonary Diseases like Asthma, COPD (Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis), Allergic Cough, Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, ILD, Lung Cancer and other Pulmonary Disorders. Dr. A, K, Singh is also a leading sleep breathing disorder specialist with vast experience in treating Sleep apneas. Dr. A. K. Singh is also specializes in treatment of HIV & Lung diseases in HIV.
Hospital Associations
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj
Services/Interest
- Pulmonary Diseases
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- ILD
- Lung Cancer
- Allergic Cough
- Sarcoidosis
- COPD
Experience
Dr. A K Singh is one of the best Pulmonologists in New Delhi and has an experience of over 17 years in this field.
Awards and Recognitions
Empanelled chest specialist/pulmonologist in BHEL. Award for best paper (3rd best paper) for Incidence of hypertension in women on the basis of socioeconomic status & physical activity. APPI Conference 1997, Lucknow.
Education
Dr. Singh graduated from KGMC, Lucknow and did post-graduation from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. Dr. Singh did his Senior Residency from from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur & Lala Ram Sarup Institute of Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases (LRSI), New Delhi. Dr. A. K. Singh was Registrar in Dr. M L Chest Hospital, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.
I Speak
English, Hindi
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Tuesday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who is a pulmonologist?
A pulmonologist is a physician who has specialized education and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
When should you see a pulmonologist?
- have difficulty breathing.
- have a persistent cough.
- regularly cough up blood or mucus.
- smoke.
- have unexplained weight loss.
- have trouble exercising due to breathing problems
Do pulmonologists treat lung cancer?
Pulmonologists don't perform surgery but are in the part of the team of doctors to guide you through lung cancer. They help their patients by making the diagnosis and determining the stage of their cancer. They may help to determine whether or a patient is a candidate for lung cancer surgery, which means to decide if the patient will have enough lung volume after surgery. They also work with the patient to maximize his breathing capacity after surgery.
What are the major diseases that psychiatrists treat?
The lung conditions treated by pulmonologist include:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Bronchiectasis
- Tuberculosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung cancer
What are the common procedures performed by a pulmonologist?
Thoracentesis, a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the chest wall to remove fluid from a pleural effusion. Pulmonary function tests comprise several different tests which can help to diagnose lung disease and also monitor the response of disease to treatment. Biopsies and bronchoscopies are also performed by the pulmonologist. Bronchoscopy is another procedure in which a flexible tube is inserted into the mouth and down the trachea into the bronchus to look for cancerous. Mediastinoscopy, a procedure is often done to see if the lung cancer has spread to lymph nodes that exist in the area in the central chest region.