- Speciality: Pulmonology
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Pulmonology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD, DNB
- Experience: 18+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
About Dr. Avi Kumar
Dr. Avi Kumar is a highly experienced Pulmonologist with over 18 years of extensive experience in the field. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Pulmonology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla. His academic journey began with an MBBS from the University of Delhi in 2005. He then earned his MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases from the University of Delhi in 2009. Subsequently, he completed his DNB in Respiratory Diseases from the National Board of Examination in 2012. He has 16 years of experience in the field of respiratory medicine. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
His area of expertise includes the management of tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases. Respiratory critical care medicine and sleep medicine are also his specializations. Additionally, he performs mediastinoscopy and bullectomy procedures. Bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and pulmonary function tests are also performed by him. He is also skilled in lung surgery, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, decortication, and tracheostomy. Moreover, he is involved in lung transplant procedures. He is also registered with the Delhi Medical Council. Consequently, he is a trusted and respected name in pulmonology.
Work Experience
● Senior Consultant – Pulmonology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla (Present)
● Over 18 years of comprehensive pulmonology experience
● 16 years of experience in respiratory medicine
Specialty & Interests
● Tuberculosis Management
● Respiratory Diseases
● Respiratory Critical Care Medicine
● Sleep Medicine
● Mediastinoscopy
● Bullectomy
● Bronchoscopy
● Thoracoscopy
● Lung Surgery
● Lung Transplant
Memberships
● Delhi Medical Council
Education & Training
● MBBS, University of Delhi (2005)
● MD (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases), University of Delhi (2009)
● DNB (Respiratory Diseases), National Board of Examination (2012)
Honors & Awards
● Over 18 years of comprehensive pulmonology experience
● 16 years of experience in respiratory medicine
● MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases from University of Delhi (2009)
● DNB in Respiratory Diseases from National Board of Examination (2012)
● Registered with Delhi Medical Council
Treatments Offered
● Tuberculosis Management
● Respiratory Disease Management
● Respiratory Critical Care
● Sleep Medicine
● Mediastinoscopy
● Bullectomy
● Bronchoscopy
● Thoracoscopy
● Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
● Lung Surgery
● Lobectomy
● Pneumonectomy
● Decortication
● Tracheostomy
● Lung Transplant
● Coronavirus Symptoms Treatment
● Comprehensive Pulmonology Consultations and Care


