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DR MEHUL SHAH
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
- Fees: INR 1,500
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Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(See all timing)Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Introduction
Dr Mehul Shah is one of the best Pulmonologist in Mumbai and is currently associated with Saifee Hospital.
Hospital Associations
Saifee Hospital
Services/Interest
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Bronchoscopy
- Sleep Apnea Management
- Asthma Treatment
- Chronic Bronchitis Care
- Emphysema Treatment
- Allergy Testing
- Pneumonia Treatment
- Tuberculosis Screening
- COPD Management
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis
- Pleural Biopsy
- Interstitial Lung Disease Treatment
- Chest CT Scans
- Oxygen Therapy
Experience
Dr Mehul Shah is one of the best Pulmonologist in Mumbai and has an overall experience of 12 years in the field.
Professional Memberships
Indian Medical Association, Association of Medical Consultants, Indian Chest Society Indian Association of Bronchology, World Association of Bronchology and International Pulmonology.
I Speak
English, Hindi
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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.