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DR RAJ B SINGH
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
- Fees: INR 500
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Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
(See all timing)Monday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM,
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM,
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM,
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM,
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM,
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Introduction
Dr. Raj B Singh is one of the best Respiratory Medicine Specialist in Tamil Nadu. Dr. Raj has a 34 years of experience in this field and is working in Apollo Hospitals since 1 January 1989 Consultant Respiratory Physician in UK hospitals ( 1989 - 2007). Consultant Respiratory Physician in Newzealand 2010.
Hospital Associations
Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai
Services/Interest
- Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Experience
Dr. Raj B Singh has a vast experience of 34 years in the field of Pulmonology
Professional Memberships
Life member- Association of Physicians of India Life member- Indian Medical Association Life member- Indian Chest Society Life member- Indian association of Bronchology Life member- British Thoracic Society Fellow- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Fellow- American College of Chest physicians Life member- Tower Club, Chennai (Madras) Life member- Cosmopolitan Club, Chennai (Madras)
Education
MBBS; MD(GM); MRCP(UK); FRCP(LONDON).
I Speak
English,Hindi,Tamil,Malayalam
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Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:45 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.