Dr. Vishal Raj
Super-Specialty Trained Pulmonologist, Interventional Pulmonologist, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Vishal Raj is a super-specialty trained Pulmonologist, Interventional Pulmonologist, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialist with expertise in advanced airway procedures, complex lung diseases, respiratory critical care, and thoracic interventions.
At Pragma Medical Institute, Dr. Vishal Raj established and expanded Interventional Pulmonology and Advanced Pulmonary Care services. He introduced advanced diagnostic and therapeutic airway interventions, including rigid bronchoscopy, tracheal stenting, airway dilatation and recanalization procedures, endobronchial tumor debulking, and comprehensive management of complex respiratory diseases.
🫁 Experience & Expertise
With over 7 years of practice, Dr. Raj has treated 1,000+ patients and performed 800+ flexible bronchoscopies, 50+ rigid bronchoscopies, and 50+ rigid thoracoscopies.
His major focus areas include:
- Interventional Pulmonology (Rigid & Flexible Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Thoracoscopy)
- Airway Procedures (Stenting, Dilatation, Recanalization, Tumor Debulking)
- Critical Care & Mechanical Ventilation
- Sleep Medicine & Sleep Apnea
- Interstitial Lung Diseases & Sarcoidosis
- Fungal Pneumonias & Pulmonary Mucormycosis
- COPD, Asthma & ARDS Management
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Interventional Pulmonology
Dr. Raj performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic airway procedures, including:
- Rigid Bronchoscopy & Flexible Bronchoscopy
- Medical Thoracoscopy (Rigid Thoracoscopy)
- Tracheal Stenting & Airway Dilatation
- Airway Recanalization & Tumor Debulking
- EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
These procedures help diagnose and treat complex airway and lung conditions with precision.
Complex Lung Diseases
He specializes in managing challenging pulmonary conditions such as:
- Pulmonary Mucormycosis & Fungal Pneumonias
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia
- Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
- Sarcoidosis & Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Anti-Synthetase Syndrome & Amyopathic ILD
- ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis)
Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Critical Care Services: Expert management of ARDS, severe pneumonia, septic shock, and multi-organ failure with advanced mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation strategies.
Sleep Medicine: Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and insomnia with polysomnography and CPAP/BiPAP titration.
Core Areas of Practice
Advanced pulmonary care backed by years of specialized training and clinical excellence
Interventional Pulmonology
Advanced airway procedures including bronchoscopy, stenting, and tumor debulking for precise diagnosis and treatment.
Critical Care Medicine
Expert management of ARDS, severe pneumonia, septic shock with advanced mechanical ventilation strategies.
Sleep Medicine
Comprehensive sleep disorder evaluation and treatment including sleep apnea, insomnia, and CPAP/BiPAP therapy.
Complex Lung Diseases
Specialized care for ILD, sarcoidosis, fungal pneumonias, and other challenging pulmonary conditions.
COPD & Asthma
Comprehensive management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma with personalized treatment plans.
Thoracic Diagnostics
EBUS, thoracoscopy, and advanced imaging for accurate diagnosis of thoracic and mediastinal conditions.
A Career Built on Rigour & Curiosity
From premier Indian institutes to advanced pulmonary training — a continuous pursuit of mastery
Education & Training
Comprehensive training from India's most prestigious medical institutions
Memberships & Achievements
Globally recognized credentials and contributions to pulmonary medicine
Professional Memberships
- Indian Chest Society (ICS)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Awards & Achievements
- H.G. Varudkar Pleuroscopy Award, W4C Conference 2023 — for presentation of research work in Medical Thoracoscopy.
- Presented lung cancer research at the Asian Conference on Lung Cancer (ACLC), Hong Kong, 2024, organized by IASLC.
- Recipient of ERS Travel Grant and presenter at the ERS International Congress.
- Multiple peer-reviewed publications and academic contributions in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
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