About Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala
- Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala is a highly renowned Pulmonologist with over 23 years of experience in the field.
- He specializes in tolerance post-lung transplantation, mechanical lung support (ECLS) and assessment (EVLP), interstitial lung diseases, advanced lung diseases, and heart & lung transplantation.
- He completed his MBBS from JIPMER, Pondicherry, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Chandigarh.
- He pursued a DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh, further enhancing his expertise.
- He completed a Lung Transplant Fellowship from Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, gaining advanced training in lung transplantation.
- He is an active member of prestigious organizations like the American Thoracic Society, the European Respiratory Society, the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Indian Chest Society.
- He has a strong focus on lung transplantation research and is actively involved in ongoing developments in this field.
- His contributions to pulmonary medicine make him a leading expert in treating complex lung conditions and transplant procedures.
- He has published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant, Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
- Clinical Lead – Transplant Pulmonology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
- Former Director, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, Transplant Pulmonology & Lung Recovery Unit, Kauvery Hospitals, Chennai (2020–2025).
- Former Director – Transplant Pulmonology, Yashoda Hospitals.
- Former Professor & Head, Pulmonology & Critical Care, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore.
- Extensive international clinical exposure at Toronto General Hospital (Canada), Royal Adelaide Hospital (Australia) and McMaster University (Canada).
Education
- MBBS – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry (1997–2002).
- MD (Internal Medicine) – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
- DM (Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine) – PGIMER, Chandigarh.
- Fellowship in Lung Transplantation – Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
Awards
- Internationally trained in Lung Transplantation at Toronto General Hospital, Canada.
- Recognized expert in advanced lung disease management and transplant pulmonology.
- Published numerous research papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
- Reviewer for leading respiratory medicine and transplant journals.
- Invited speaker and faculty member at major national and international pulmonology conferences.
- Active contributor to research in lung transplantation, interstitial lung diseases and transplant outcomes.
- Member of prestigious organizations including the American Thoracic Society (ATS), European Respiratory Society (ERS), Indian Chest Society and ISCCM.
- Widely recognized for promoting advanced and cost-effective lung transplantation programs in India.
Specialization
- Lung Transplantation
- Heart & Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Bronchiectasis
- Advanced Lung Diseases
- Mechanical Lung Support (ECMO/ECLS)
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Post-Lung Transplant Care
Qualification
MBBS , MD , DM, Fellowship
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