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Private OPD Timing
Dr Sushil Mishra
Days
Registration Timing
Tuesday
10:00 AM To 12:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM To 03:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM To 12:30 PM
Dr Varun Menon
Days
Registration Timing
Tuesday
11:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Department
Department
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Reachable (8:30am-4pm)
011-2396621-27
Ext- 534 (Gen. OPD), 8636 (Pvt. OPD)
Pulmonology
The Department of Pulmonology at St. Stephen’s Hospital diagnoses and treats diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. From everyday conditions like asthma and recurrent bronchitis to complex problems like interstitial lung disease, sleep apnoea, and lung cancer — our team brings together careful clinical assessment, modern diagnostic equipment, and long experience treating respiratory disease in north India.
Delhi’s air quality is one of the worst in the world. We see the consequences in our OPD every day. Our work is to help patients live well in this environment — with the right diagnosis, the right treatment, and a plan that fits real life.
Conditions we treat
- Asthma — in children and adults
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Tuberculosis (TB) — pulmonary and extra-pulmonary
- Pneumonia and other respiratory infections
- Bronchiectasis
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis
- Sleep apnoea and snoring
- Lung cancer — diagnosis, staging, and care coordination
- Pleural effusion and other pleural diseases
- Allergic and occupational lung disease
- Chronic cough — investigation and management
Services and procedures
Diagnostic services
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): spirometry and lung volume testing for asthma, COPD, and other conditions.
- Bronchoscopy: direct visual examination of the airways with biopsy where needed.
- Chest X-ray, CT, and HRCT: imaging to investigate persistent cough, breathlessness, or abnormal chest signs.
- Sleep study (polysomnography): to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea and related disorders.
- Allergy testing: for suspected allergic respiratory conditions.
- TB testing: sputum microscopy, GeneXpert, and other modern diagnostics.
Treatment services
- Asthma and COPD management: personalised inhaler plans, regular review, and exacerbation management.
- TB treatment: DOTS-aligned care with regular monitoring and side-effect management.
- Sleep apnoea care: CPAP titration, equipment guidance, and long-term follow-up.
- Inpatient pulmonology: for severe pneumonia, acute exacerbations, and other respiratory emergencies.
- Smoking cessation support: structured help to quit, with medical support where needed.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation: in partnership with our Physiotherapy team.
When to see us
- You have a cough that has lasted more than 3 weeks.
- You get breathless walking up stairs or doing things that used to be easy.
- You have been diagnosed with asthma or COPD and need a long-term care plan.
- You snore loudly, wake up tired, or have been told you stop breathing in your sleep.
- You have been a smoker and want to be screened for lung disease.
- You have an abnormal chest X-ray or CT that needs interpretation.
Why choose St. Stephen's Hospital
- Deep experience with the respiratory conditions Delhi's environment produces.
- Modern diagnostics including PFT, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, and HRCT.
- Integrated care with Critical Care, Cardiology, and Oncology where needed.
- Smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation built into the service.
- Empanelled with CGHS, ECHS, and most major insurers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my snoring is sleep apnoea?
Loud snoring with daytime tiredness, morning headache, or witnessed pauses in breathing is a strong sign. A sleep study is the only definitive way to diagnose sleep apnoea — and it is a treatable condition that, left alone, raises your risk of heart attack and stroke.
I have been coughing for over a month — is it TB?
A cough lasting more than 3 weeks should always be investigated. TB is one of several possible causes, but so are asthma, post-infectious cough, acid reflux, and others. A pulmonologist will work through it systematically.
Does Delhi air really cause lung disease?
Long-term exposure to high levels of PM2.5 is now well established as a cause of asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and worsened heart disease. The risk is real — but so are the steps that meaningfully reduce it, which we discuss with patients individually.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. MD. Shamim Akhtar
Pulmonology (HOD)
Dr. Madhu Kanodia
Pulmonology (Senior Consultant)Ask Any Question If You Have
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