- Speciality: Pulmonologist, Heart & Lung Transplant
- Designation: Unit Head & Senior Consultant – Pulmonologist, Heart & Lung Transplant, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MD (Respiratory Medicine), DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
- Experience: 15+ years
- Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
About Dr. Arun Chowdary Kotaru
Dr. Arun Chowdary Kotaru is a highly experienced Pulmonologist and Heart & Lung Transplant Specialist with 15+ years of experience in respiratory medicine, interventional pulmonology, and sleep medicine. Currently, he serves as the Unit Head & Senior Consultant – Respiratory Disease & Sleep Medicine (Unit I) – Heart & Lung Transplant at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. After completing his MBBS from GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram, he earned his MD in Respiratory Medicine from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. Subsequently, he completed his DNB in Respiratory Medicine and obtained the European Respiratory Diploma from Madrid, Spain. Furthermore, he was awarded the prestigious AFMC Gold Medal for academic excellence. Additionally, he has developed advanced expertise in interventional pulmonology and sleep medicine. Consequently, he delivers accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment using the latest respiratory technologies.
Over the years, Dr. Kotaru has successfully managed patients with complex lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension, sleep disorders, and advanced airway conditions. Moreover, he specializes in endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), medical thoracoscopy, airway stenting, bronchoscopic interventions, and pleural procedures. In addition, he has served as national faculty at several pulmonology conferences across India. Likewise, he has published research papers in reputed medical journals and actively reviews articles for MJAFI and Lung India. Meanwhile, the European Respiratory Society has nominated him as a mentor for the European Diploma Examination. Besides, he continuously adopts modern techniques to improve patient outcomes. Therefore, every patient receives personalized, evidence-based, and compassionate respiratory care. Ultimately, his dedication to innovation and clinical excellence has earned him recognition as a trusted Pulmonologist and Heart & Lung Transplant Specialist. Overall, he remains committed to delivering world-class respiratory care with the highest standards of safety and quality.
Work Experience
● 15+ years of experience in Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, and Heart & Lung Transplant Care
● Unit Head & Senior Consultant – Respiratory Disease & Sleep Medicine (Unit I) – Heart & Lung Transplant, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
● Extensive experience in Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopic Procedures
● National Faculty at multiple Pulmonology conferences
● Reviewer for MJAFI and Lung India journals
● Mentor for European Respiratory Diploma Examination, European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Specialty & Interests
● Pulmonology (Chest & Lung Diseases)
● Heart & Lung Transplant Care
● Interventional Pulmonology
● Pulmonary Hypertension
● Sleep Medicine
● Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
● Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA)
● Medical Thoracoscopy
● Pleural Biopsy
● Airway Stenting
● Tumor Debulking
● Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
● Bronchopleural Fistula (BPF) Closure
● Tracheoesophageal Fistula Closure
● Sleep Study and CPAP Titration
● Intrapleural Thrombolysis
● Pleurodesis
Memberships
● Indian Chest Society (ICS)
● National College of Chest Physicians (NCCP)
● European Respiratory Society (ERS)
● Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR)
Education & Training
● MBBS, GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram
● MD (Respiratory Medicine), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
● DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
● European Respiratory Diploma, Madrid, Spain
Honors & Awards
● AFMC Gold Medal in Respiratory Medicine
● Best Paper Presentation Award, NAPCON 2015, Jaipur
● Best Original Research Article Award, IWLH, Prague
● Indian Chest Society (ICS) Travel Grant (2020)
● Nominated as Mentor for the European Respiratory Diploma Examination by the European Respiratory Society
● Reviewer for MJAFI and Lung India Journals
