The department of Pulmonary Medicine treats people with diseases in the lungs and the other organs involved with the function of breathing.
The clinical services is of the highest standards, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories. The department is rated among the best in the country. It receives patients from several parts of the country & overseas. Since patients with complex respiratory problems are referred to the department, it has established a strong clinical base. Multidisciplinary teams with the collaborating departments exist for Interstitial lung disease, Thoracic oncology & Radiology. It has the backing of a good thoracic surgery service from the department of cardiothoracic-vascular surgery. The department also has a strong research base, which complements patient care.
Major diseases for which consultation is sought: Bronchial Asthma, COPD, Interstitial lung disease, Bronchiectasis, Post-TB & Post-COVID lung diseases, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, Pleural Effusion, Lung and thoracic cancers, Sleep disordered breathing (including Sleep apnoeas), Lung infections such as Tuberculosis, Bacterial & Fungal infections.
Major diseases for which consultation is sought
Bronchial Asthma, COPD, Interstitial lung disease, Bronchiectasis, Post-TB & Post-COVID lung diseases, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, Pleural Effusion, Lung and thoracic cancers, Sleep disordered breathing (including Sleep apnoeas), Lung infections such as Tuberculosis, Bacterial & Fungal infections.
Notable Features
a) Our laboratory support services includes a state-of- the art pulmonary function, exercise physiology and sleep labs.
b) We also have diagnostic bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy and also therapeutic bronchoscopy services.
c) The respiratory research wing of our department is involved in research activities related to respiratory diseases.
d) We offer the following academic programmes:
MD in Respiratory Medicine
One year distance education cum contact course in Diploma in Allergy & Asthma which is offered through collaboration with International Asthma Services, Colorado, USA.
A two year residential course leading to a Fellowship in Pulmonology.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Respiratory Therapy.
e) With state-of-the-art care and service, our department can be considered as one among the best in the country.
Out Patient Clinics
The following OPs of Pulmonary Medicine Department will function in Ranipet campus, the first OP being Pulmonary Medicine OPD on Friday Sept 2, 2022
OP Clinics shifting with Pulmonary Medicine Department
1. Pulmonary Medicine OPD – Tuesday, Friday
2. Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis (ILDS) – Wednesday, Saturday
3. Asthma Clinic (AST) – Wednesday, Saturday
Clinic Timings
Patients are seen in the OPD block, No.111 and 600A.
Our outpatient consultation days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 4.30 pm. On Saturday, the timing is from 8 am to 1 pm. Private consultation is done on Monday and Thursday. After getting an appointment, the patient has to go to the OPD block, No.111 and 600A.
OPD Appointments:
1. Online appointment booking: Choose ‘Patient Portal’ on this website (https://clin.cmcvellore.ac.in/webapt/telelanding.aspx) and proceed.
Select ‘Pulmonary Medicine’ & complete.
For assistance with booking -contact ‘Call Centre’: Phone No.: 8000338855; WhatsApp No.: 9385285957; E-Mail ID: callcentre@cmcvellore.ac.in Working Hours: Monday – Saturday 7am to 7pm; Sunday 9am to 5.30pm
2. Booking at CMC hospital counters: ISSCC Building Ground Floor / Silver Gate
Location of the Department
Our office and Pulmonary function lab is situated in the ISSCC building, 7th floor (Lift No.2).
Other important locations:
• Sleep lab: Main block, 1st floor (stairs no. 8, above J ward)
• Bronchoscopy suite: Main block, 1st floor (stairs no. 8, above J ward)
