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Dr Ilangho R P - Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care

DR ILANGHO R P

MBBS, MD(General Medicine), FRCP, DTRD
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
  • Fees: INR 2,000
  • Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. Ilangho R P is one of the best Pulmonologist in Chennai and is currently associated with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

Services/Interest

  • Decortication
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung Transplant
  • Mediastinoscopy
  • Coronavirus Symptoms Treatment
  • Lung Surgery
  • Bullectomy
  • Tracheostomy
  • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment

Experience

Dr. Ilangho R P is one of the best Pulmonologist in Chennai and has a total experience of 33 years.

Professional Memberships

1. President, Indian Medical Association, Apollo Hospitals - Thousand Lights Branch, Chennai 2. Indian Association of Bronchology - Life Member 3. Indian Medical Association - Life Member 4. Indian Chest Society – Life Member 5. ACCP (American College of Chest Physicians), USA – Indian Chapter - Life Member 6. Indian Critical Care Society – Life Member

Awards and Recognitions

University-State[Tamilnadu]-First in DTRD(Diploma in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases)

Education

Dr. Ilangho R P completed his MBBS from Madras University, Chennai in year 1986. Dr. Ilangho R P completed his MD(General Medicine) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in year 1995. Dr. Ilangho R P completed his Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in year 1990.

I Speak

English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

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Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai Timing

Monday - Friday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 6:00 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.