Dr. J. J. Mathew is a Senior Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Apollo Adlux Hospital with over 20 years of experience. He holds an MBBS and MD in TB & Respiratory Diseases from Kozhikode and has earned MRCP (UK) and CCT (UK) in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine. He specialises in asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pleural disorders, and advanced bronchoscopy procedures. Dr. Mathew is also experienced in sleep apnoea management, critical care, and lung transplant assessment.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Government Medical College, Kozhikode
• MD (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases) – Institute of Chest Diseases, Kozhikode
• DTCD – Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases
• MRCP (UK) – Member of the Royal College of Physicians
• CCT (UK) – Certificate of Completion of Training in Respiratory & General Internal Medicine.

Professional Experience:

• Over 20 years of clinical experience in respiratory and internal medicine
• Senior Consultant at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Cochin
• Trained and worked in the UK NHS system, where he gained extensive experience in pulmonology and general internal medicine
• Proficient in bronchoscopy, sleep medicine, ventilatory support, and interventional pulmonology.

Notable Achievements:

• Recognised for introducing and practising advanced bronchoscopy techniques, including EBUS
• Experienced in lung transplant assessment and post-transplant respiratory care
• Successfully managed a wide range of complex respiratory conditions in both ICU and outpatient settings

Certifications:

• MRCP (UK) – Respiratory & General Internal Medicine
• CCT (UK) – Recognised specialty completion in the UK
• Certified in interventional bronchoscopy and sleep medicine evaluation

Professional Memberships:

• Member – Royal College of Physicians (UK)
• Member – European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Member – Indian Chest Society (ICS)

Fellowships:

• Fellowship training and UK-accredited certification under CCT in Respiratory Medicine
• Subspecialty training in sleep apnoea, interventional pulmonology, and critical care.