Dr. Kumar Doshi is a senior pulmonologist with over 32 years of experience in diagnosing and treating complex respiratory and lung disorders. He is recognized for his expertise in interventional pulmonology, having performed more than 2,500 bronchoscopies and advanced airway procedures. Dr. Doshi has contributed significantly to national and international conferences with over 250 lectures and workshops. His clinical strengths include managing ILD, lung cancer, MDR tuberculosis, sleep apnea, and severe asthma. He has been honoured by the Governor of Maharashtra for outstanding service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Educational Qualifications:
- MD (Chest & Tuberculosis) – LTMMC & LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai (1998)
- MBBS – Rural Medical College, Pravara Medical Trust & Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai (1993)
Professional Experience:
- Consultant – Pulmonology, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai (2024 – Present)
- Consultant – Pulmonology, Zynova Shalby Hospital, Mumbai (2015 – 2024)
- Consultant – Pulmonology, H.J. Doshi Ghatkopar Hindu Sabha Hospital, Mumbai (2003 – 2020)
Professional Memberships:
- Indian Chest Society
- Indian Society of Bronchology
- American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Awards & Achievements:
- Received award for outstanding service during COVID-19 from the Governor of Maharashtra (2020 & 2021)
- Performed over 2,500 bronchoscopies and allied procedures including EBUS-FNAB, TBLB, TBNA, BAL, and bronchial stenting
- Delivered over 250 lectures and conducted workshops at national and international platforms including NAPCON, NATCON, CHEST (ACCP), BRONCHOCON, and APICON
Research Papers & Publications:
- Review Article: “Pulmonary Hypertension: A Simplified Pulmonologist’s Perspective”, Med Journal of D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (2021)
- “Primary Pleural Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour – Incidental Diagnosis of a Rare Pathology”, Kumar Doshi, Raman Deshpande, Sameer Pathan, Prriya Eshpuniyani, Journal of Current Oncology (2020)
- Review Article on Tuberculosis, Unnati Desai, Kumar Doshi, Jyotsna Joshi, Indian Journal of Tuberculosis (2019)
- “Tracheobronchial Aspergillosis: A Rare Case Report”, Kumar Doshi, Raman Deshpande, Sameer Pathan, Prriya Eshpuniyani, Journal of Current Oncology (2018)
- Poster Presentation at European Respiratory Society Conference, Vienna (2009)
- “Bronchoalveolar Lavages in Newly Diagnosed Patients with Collagen Vascular Diseases”, Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences (2005)
- “Quality of Life Analysis Among Moderately Severe Asthmatics in Rural vs Urban India”, K. Doshi, A. Vora, P. V. Niphadkar, S. Pawar, J. Phadtare, N. Abhyankar, A. Wagh, A. M. Kakade (2005)
- “High Resolution CT and Its Role in Spontaneous Pneumothorax”, Lung India (2000)
- “Compliance vs Guidelines in the Treatment of Asthma: Need for a Practical Approach”, Lung India (1999)