Dr Manjunath B G
MBBS, MD, DM (PCCM), EDRM
Specialization: Pulmonology
Designation: Senior Consultant & Head of Department
Experience: 17 +Years
Timings: Mon to Sat 10 AM - 6 PM
Location: Bengaluru
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Dr Manjunath B G is an experienced Pulmonologist at Medicover Hospitals in Bengaluru. He has over 17 years of experience and is recognized as one of the best pulmonologists. He specializes in lung care with advanced treatments that help patients recover quickly and safely.
Current Work Location
351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road HOODI VILLAGE, KRISHNARAJAPURA, HOBLI, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048
Timings: Mon to Sat 10 AM - 6 PM
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Past Experience
- Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospitals Whitefield & Varthur Road.(11.05.2022 - 11.06.2024).
- Associate Professor/Consultant, Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, PGIMS Rohtak (15-05-2021-30.04.2022).
- Assistant Professor/Consultant, Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, PGIMS Rohtak (15-05-2019-14-05-2021).
- Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist & Incharge of ICU, KanishkSuperspeciality Hospital, Dehradun (November2018-May 2019).
- DM fellow/ SeniorResident (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine), PGIMS, Rohtak (August 2015-August 2018)
- Senior Resident, Department of Pulmonology, ESIC Medical College, Bengaluru (July 2013 to March 2014).
- MD resident (Department of Respiratory Medicine), PGIMS, Rohtak (June 2010-June 2013).
Memberships
- Life Member of European Respiratory Society.
- Life Member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
- Life Member of Indian Chest Society.
- Life Member Indian Association of Bronchology.
- Life Member of Indian Medical Association.
- Life Member of National College of Chest Physicians.
- Life Member of Indian Society for Study of Lung Cancer.
- Life member of Karnataka Pulmonologist Association.
- Life Member of Indian College of Allergy, Asthma & Applied Immunology
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Expertise
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Allergic disorders including Allergy testing.
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Lung Fibrosis and other ILDs.
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Lung Cancers.
- Advanced Diagnostic & Therapeutic Pulmonary Intervention (Linear & Radial EBUS, Rigid Bronchoscopy, Cryobiopsy, Airway Stenting, Foreign Body Removal, Rigid Thoracoscopy, Airway Stenosis).
- Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy (BAL, EBB, TBLB, TBNA).
- Advanced Sleep Diagnostics, Positive Airway Pressure Devices Administration.
- Critical Care-Advanced Respiratory Services.
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Awards & Achievements
- Member of the committee forming National guidelines on Endobronchial Ultrasonography.
- Member of the committee forming National guidelines on Use of procalcitonin to guide antibiotic usage.
- Invited faculty at multiple national conferences.
- Coordinator, Assisted Ventilation Workshop, NAPCON. Awards:
- European Respiratory Society young scientist sponsorship for oral presentation titled Evaluation of upper airway anthropometry by ultrasonography in OSA patients at ERS Congress 2018 at Paris.
- BEST DOCTOR 2023- SOUTH INDIA awarded by OUTLOOK HEALTH
- Eminent Doctors South-2023 awarded by INDIA TODAY HEALTH
- Prize for best oral presentation titled One year outcome in COPD patients with respiratory failure requiring ventilation at national conference of ISCCM- CRITICARE 2018.
- Prize for oral presentation titled 6 months outcome in COPD patients with respiratory failure requiring ventilation at state level conference of IAP -HAPICON 2017.
- 1st prize in Quiz Competition at Pulmonary & Critical Care Symposium 2019 held in New Delhi.
Publications
- Govindagoudar MB, Lalwani LK, Singh PK, Sen J, Chaudhry D. Dynamic assessment of oropharynx with ultrasonography as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea. J Sleep Res. 2022 Aug 23. doi: 10.1111/jsr.13712.
- Govindagoudar MB, Singh PK, Chaudhry D, Chaudhary R, Sachdeva A, Dhankhar S, Tyagi D. Burden of Silicosis among stone crushing workers in India. Occup Med (Lond). 2021 Nov;kqab146.
- Lalwani LK, Govindagoudar MB, Singh PK, Sharma M, Chaudhry D. The role of diaphragmatic thickness measurement in weaning prediction and its comparison with rapid shallow breathing index: a single-center experience. Acute Crit Care. 2022 Aug; 37 (3):347-354.
- Khilnani GC, Tiwari P, Zirpe KG, Chaudhary D, Govil D, Dixit S, et al. Guidelines for the Use of Procalcitonin for Rational Use of Antibiotics. Indian J Crit Care Med 2022; https://www.ijccm.org/doi/IJCCM/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24326
- COVID-19 vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia: A review. Ann Thorac Med. 2022;17:1-13. 6. Tofacitinib Associated with Reduced Intubation Rates in the Management of Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Preliminary Experience. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2021 Oct;25 (10):1108-1112.
- COVID-19 and coagulopathy. Clin Respir J. 2021 Dec;15 (12):1259-1274.
- Assessment of knowledge of COVID-19 among health care workers-a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital of India. AIMS Public Health. 2021 Aug 26;8 (4):614-623.
- Correlation of PaCO2 and ETCO2 in COPD Patients with Exacerbation on Mechanical Ventilation. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2021 Mar;25 (3):305-309. 10.Estimation of prevalence and risk factors of latent tuberculosis among medical and non-medicalstudents.JMSCR 2021 May;9 (5):79-88.
- Ultraviolet Box: An Innovative In-house Use of Ultraviolet Irradiation for Conservation of Respirators in COVID-19 Pandemic. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2020 Aug;24 (8):713-715.
- COVID-19:Winter is COMING! Indian J Crit Care Med. 2020 Nov;24 (Suppl 5):S223-S224
- Hydroxychloroquine for chemoprophylaxis in COVID-19: A case of motivated perception? Indian J Med Res. 2020 Jul & Aug;152 (1 & 2):116- 118.
- Assessment of pandemic (COVID-19) preparedness in a teaching hospital in northern India using available (CDC-Atlanta) checklist. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Jul;10 (7):2619-2624.
- Clinical and pulmonary functions profiling of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease experiencing frequent acute exacerbations. Lung India. 2018 Jan-Feb;35 (1):21-26.
- Mediastinal tubercular lymph node eroding into pericardium causing acute pyopericardium and cardiac tamponade. Trop Doct. 2014 Apr;44 (2):114-5.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis in an Adult with Unusual Radiologic Features. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Education and Research, October-December 2014;48 (4):199-200.
- Assessment of Clinical Features and Pulmonary Functions Associated With Frequent Acute Exacerbations in COPD Patients. CHEST 2013 oct: abstracts.
- High Resolution Computed Tomography Features Associated With Frequent Acute Exacerbations in COPD Patients. CHEST 2013 oct: abstracts.
- Evaluation of upper airway anthropometry by ultrasonography in obstructive sleep apnea patients. uropean Respiratory Journal 52 (suppl 62) OA5370.
- Ultrasonography of oropharynx and surrounding soft tissues as a screening tool for OSA. European Respiratory Journal 52 (suppl 62) OA5368.
- Role of Screening questionnaires for diagnosing sleep disordered breathing in Pregnancy. European Respiratory Journal 56 (suppl 64) 2123.
- Left Adrenal Gland Sampling Through Transesophageal Bronchoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-B FNA): A New Route and a New Challenge. Cureus 14 (4): e24571. doi:10.7759/cureus.24571
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Dr Manjunath B G focuses on providing care that suits each patient's needs. As a top pulmonologist, he explains conditions and treatments in simple terms, helping patients feel comfortable and confident. Along with treating lung problems, he also focuses on preventing lung diseases by assisting patients in detecting risks early and living healthier lives.
Dr Manjunath B G works with an experienced team and modern technology to provide excellent lung care. Whether you need a regular check-up or treatment for severe conditions, Medicover Hospital is a trusted place for expert help.
If you are in Bengaluru and need help with your lung health, book an appointment with Dr Manjunath B G, one of the best pulmonologists near you. He is available from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm at Bengaluru.