Pulmonology
Consultant Pulmonologist15+ Years of Experience in Pulmonology & Palliative Medicine
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat is an experienced Interventional Pulmonologist, Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist, and Palliative Medicine Physician in Bangalore. She has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex respiratory illnesses, chronic lung diseases and conditions requiring advanced bronchoscopic intervention.
Her clinical expertise includes interventional pulmonology, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary rehabilitation, chronic breathlessness, pulmonary critical care and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the airways and lungs.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat completed her MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, University of Mumbai. She subsequently completed an Internal Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York, USA.
She pursued advanced fellowship training in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care at Montefiore Medical Centre, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York. She has also completed a National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine from the Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut.
Her interventional pulmonology expertise includes EBUS-TBNA, cryobiopsy, medical thoracoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy and advanced airway interventions. These procedures are used for selected patients who require detailed diagnosis or treatment of lung and airway disorders.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat has a special interest in interstitial lung diseases and chronic breathlessness. She also provides pulmonary rehabilitation and long-term respiratory care aimed at improving function and quality of life in patients with chronic lung conditions.
Her training in palliative medicine allows her to provide integrated care for patients with advanced progressive illnesses, including severe respiratory disease and other conditions associated with organ failure.
Patients experiencing persistent cough, breathlessness, chronic lung disease or complex respiratory conditions can consult Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat for Pulmonology and respiratory care in Bangalore.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat completed MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, University of Mumbai, followed by an Internal Medicine residency in New York and a Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care at Montefiore Medical Centre, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She also holds a National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat's areas of expertise include Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, chronic breathlessness, EBUS-TBNA, bronchoscopy, cryobiopsy, medical thoracoscopy, pleuroscopy, airway interventions and palliative respiratory care.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat provides comprehensive Pulmonology and respiratory treatment in Bangalore for chronic lung diseases, breathing difficulties and complex respiratory conditions requiring advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat evaluates and manages interstitial lung diseases that affect the lung tissue and may cause progressive breathlessness, dry cough and reduced exercise capacity.
She provides detailed evaluation of persistent breathlessness to identify underlying respiratory causes and develops an individualised management plan based on the patient's condition.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for selected lung, airway and pleural conditions using minimally invasive interventional pulmonology techniques.
Bronchoscopy may be used to examine the airways, investigate persistent respiratory symptoms, obtain tissue samples or treat selected airway conditions.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat performs endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for selected patients requiring evaluation of lymph nodes or lesions within the chest.
Cryobiopsy is an advanced bronchoscopic technique that may be used to obtain lung tissue samples in selected patients with complex or diffuse lung diseases.
She performs medical thoracoscopy for selected pleural conditions requiring direct examination, diagnostic biopsy or treatment within the chest cavity.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat uses rigid bronchoscopy for selected complex airway conditions that may require intervention, removal of obstruction or other therapeutic procedures.
Pleuroscopy may be used to investigate pleural effusion and other disorders involving the lining surrounding the lungs.
She provides advanced airway procedures for selected patients with narrowing, obstruction or other complex airway problems.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat provides pulmonary rehabilitation guidance to help patients with chronic respiratory disease improve exercise tolerance, breathing efficiency and daily functioning.
She provides specialist respiratory and critical care for patients with serious lung conditions requiring intensive monitoring and advanced respiratory support.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat provides integrated palliative care for selected patients with advanced progressive lung disease, focusing on symptom control, breathlessness management and quality of life.
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MBBS, Residency in Internal Medicine, Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care, National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine
Pulmonology; Interventional Pulmonology; Organ Transplant; Heart and Lung Transplant; Critical Care Medicine EBUS-TBNA; Cryobiopsy; Medical Thoracoscopy; Rigid Bronchoscopy; Pleuroscopy; Airway Interventions
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat is a Consultant Pulmonologist with advanced fellowship training in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine from New York. She has expertise in interventional pulmonology, transplant-related respiratory care, and advanced airway procedures, along with experience leading interventional pulmonology departments. Her additional fellowship training in palliative medicine further strengthens her comprehensive approach to patient care.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat provides pulmonology and interventional pulmonology services, including EBUS-TBNA, cryobiopsy, medical thoracoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, and airway interventions. Her expertise also includes respiratory care related to organ transplantation and heart-lung transplantation.
Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat has more than 15 years of clinical experience in Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology and Palliative Medicine.
Yes. EBUS-TBNA is one of the advanced interventional pulmonology procedures performed by Dr. Rajani Surendar Bhat.
Yes. Pulmonary rehabilitation and management of chronic breathlessness are among her key clinical interests.
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