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DR MILIND KULKARNI
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
- Fees: INR 700
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Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(See all timing)Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. Milind Kulkarni is one of the best Chest Medicine, Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS medicine practitioner in Pune and is currently working at Columbia Asia Hospital in Pune. Dr. Milind Kulkarni has completed his M.B.B.S from MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra and then went on to attain a Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases & Chest Medicine and a certified course in HIV Medicine from College of Physicians & Surgeons, University of Mumbai. During his career, he has played several significant roles like Chief Consultant, Senior Medical Officer, and Senior Clinician, and has gained experience in procedures like Thoracocentesis, Intercostal Drainage, and Bronchial Artery Embolisations.
Hospital Associations
Columbia Asia Hospital Pune
Services/Interest
- Respiratory Medicine
Experience
Dr. Milind Kulkarni has 15 years of experience.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Milind Kulkarni has been awarded a number of scholarships from European AIDS Clinical Society and has actively participated in courses such as ‘8th Advanced HIV Course’ and the ‘3rd European Research Course’ in France.
Education
M.B.B.S. MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra 2002
I Speak
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
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.