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DR AMIT MANDAL
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
- Fees: INR 500
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Thursday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
(See all timing)Monday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM,
Thursday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal is one of the best Pulmologist in Mohali, Punjab with an experience of 15 years in this field. Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal is currently attached to Fortis Hospital at Mohali, Punjab. Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal completed his MBBS in 1993 from Maulana Azad Medical College and Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases from Vallabh Bhai Patel Chest Institute, Delhi. Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal did his DNB in Respiratory Diseases from Lala Ram Swarup Institute of TB & Respiratory Diseases, New Delhi.
Hospital Associations
Fortis Hospital Mohali, Punjab
Services/Interest
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
- Critical Care
- Respiratory Diseases
- Tuberculosis
Experience
Senior Consultant Pulmonology & Incharge Department of Medical Intensive Care Pulmonology, Fortis Hospital (NABH & JCI accredited hospital), Mohali, Punjab, India, Guide for IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) wef 2010, Consultant since April 2006 till 31st July 2008
Professional Memberships
Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, National College of Chest Physicians, Indian Chest Society, European Respiratory Society, American College of Chest Physicians, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
Education
MBBS, DNB (Respiratory Diseases)
I Speak
English, Hindi, Punjabi
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10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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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.