- Dr. Arun Chowdary Kotaru
- Speciality: Pulmonology / respiratory, and sleep medicine
- Designation: Consultant
- Education: MD – Pulmonary Medicine, DNB – Respiratory Medicine, MBBS
- Experience: 14+ years
- Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Dr. Arun Chowdary Kotaru: Renowned Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist
Dr. Arun Chowdary Kotaru is a distinguished Pulmonologist, Allergist/Immunologist, and Somnologist (Sleep Specialist) with over 14 years of experience. He is currently practicing at Nouveau Medics Multispecialty in Gurgaon Sector 83, Gurgaon. Dr. Kotaru graduated with honors from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, where he was awarded the AFMC Gold Medal for being the best student in respiratory medicine. He further enhanced his expertise by earning a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from the National Board of Examinations and a European Respiratory Diploma from Madrid, Spain.
Dr. Kotaru specializes in interventional pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders, and pulmonary hypertension. He is highly skilled in advanced bronchoscopic interventions, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) with transbronchial needle aspiration and medical thoracoscopy. His leadership in patient-centered care and mastery of cutting-edge technologies have earned him national recognition, including best paper awards and prestigious travel grants. Dr. Kotaru is also a sought-after speaker at national conferences, a mentor for the European Diploma Examination, and a reviewer for renowned journals like MJAFI and Lung India.
Education
- MBBS: Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2010
- MD – Pulmonary Medicine: Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 2016
- DNB – Respiratory Medicine: National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health, Government of India, 2016
- European Respiratory Diploma: Madrid, Spain
Clinical Focus
- Interventional pulmonary medicine
- Sleep disorders and research, including fatigue and pulmonary hypertension
Procedures Performed
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) with transbronchial needle aspiration
- Medical thoracoscopy with biopsies
- Tumor debulking and bronchial airway aeration
- Lung volume reduction through bronchoscopic interventions
Awards & Memberships
- AFMC Gold Medal in Respiratory Medicine
- Best paper at NAPCON 2015, Jaipur
- 2020 ICS Travel Grant
- Member of the Indian Chest Society, American Thoracic Society, and Respirology Society of the Asia-Pacific