Introduction of Respiratory Medicine
The Department of Respiratory Medicine offers evaluation and management of all acute and chronic lung diseases on OPD/ IPD basis. Established in 1990. Running DOTS under NTEP since 2000 with increasing case detection and treatment including MDR cases.
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Infrastructure & Equipment available
- 1. 2 Video Bronchoscopes
- 1 Semi rigid Video thoracoscopy
- 3. 8 Noninvasive Ventilators
- 1 Portable Spirometer
- 1 PFT machine (Body Box) with spirometry , Lung Volume, diffusion capacity , airways resistance, MIP, MEP.
- 1 Impulse Oscillo meter – FVC, SVC, MVV
Have Invasive/ Non Invasive Ventilation. Nebulisation, Blood Gas analysis, closed pleural biopsy, pleural tapping, thoracoscopy , biopsy, trucut lung biopsy, intercostal tube insertion, 6 minute walk test, pleurodesis facility available.
Services provided
- Video bronchoscopy unit
- Pulmonary function testing-Spirometry, Body plethysmography, DLCO
- Sleep study
- Image (USG/CT) guided biopsy
- Pleural procedures-Aspiration, Pleural biopsy, Intercostal drainage, Intrapleural fibrinolysis, Pleurodesis.
- Lung cancer screening
- Management of chronic lung diseases on home O2/NIV
- Medical Thoracoscopy
- Tuberculosis OPD
- Screening of symptomatics
- Management of cases including MDR and XDR
- DOTs center under NTEP (case paper free for DOTS cases)
Specialty Clinic
Allergy and Asthma Clinic
- Day: Monday
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
DOTs
- Day: Daily
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm *
- * Saturday- 9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Post covid Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Day: Daily
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm *
- * Saturday- 9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Respiratory Rehabilitation /COPD
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
PFT
- Day: Daily
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm *
- * Saturday- 9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Bronchoscopy
- Day: Daily
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm *
- * Saturday- 9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Faculty
Dr.Ram B Deoskar
HeadDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine
Facilities
40 Beds
5 Beds – RICU
Upcoming facilities for patient
- Planning to add sleep study lab and rigid thoracoscopy.
Respiratory Medicine Team
Dr. Medha Deepak Bargaje
Professor & HOD
FAQs
Pulmonary medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases of the respiratory system, including the lungs and airways. Conditions commonly treated include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung infections.
Respiratory medicine deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the respiratory system, including the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. It encompasses conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Pulmonary medicine is a specialized branch of respiratory medicine that focuses specifically on lung-related issues. While respiratory medicine covers a broader range of conditions affecting the entire respiratory system, pulmonary medicine zeroes in on lung diseases and their treatments.
Bharati Hospital is a top choice for Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine Treatment in Pune due to its team of experienced specialists, state-of-the-art facilities, and patient-centered care. The hospital is known for its comprehensive approach to treating respiratory disorders, ensuring high-quality care for all patients.
