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Dr Pratibha Singhal - Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care

DR PRATIBHA SINGHAL

MBBS | MD(Tuberculosis and Chest Disease) | DNB (Respiratory Diseases) | DETRD (Diploma in Environmental, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases)
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
  • Fees: INR 3,000
  • Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Pratibha Singhal is the best Pulmonologist in Mumbai and is currently associated with HN Reliance Hospital.

Hospital Associations

HN Reliance Hospital

Services/Interest

  • Bad Breath (Halitosis) Treatment
  • Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Sleep Disorders Treatment
  • Lung Disease Treatment
  • Chronic Respiratory Failure Treatment

Experience

Dr. Pratibha Singhal is one of the best Pulmonologist in Mumbai and has an experience of 18 years.

Education

Dr. Pratibha Singhal pursued MBBS. Dr. Pratibha Singhal completed DNB(Respiratory Diseases) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Pratibha Singhal has done her Diploma(Environmental, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Disease) from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai.

I Speak

English, Hindi

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HN Reliance Hospital Timing

Tuesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
3:00 PM - 5:00 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.