OP Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| 9:00 – 3:00PM | 9:00 – 3:00PM | 9:00 – 3:00PM | 9:00 – 3:00PM | Not Available | 9:00 – 3:00PM | Not Available |
DR. ATHUL THULASI
Senior Consultant Clinical & Interventional Pulmonologist
Department of Pulmonology
MBBS,DNB(Respiratory Medicine), DM (Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine ), DAA, FAPSR
Hindi, English ,Malayalam
Experience
13 Years
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Meet Dr. Athul Thulasi
Respected Specialist | Committed to Clinical Excellence
Biography
Dr. Athul Thulasi is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant in Clinical and Interventional Pulmonology with over 13 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory diseases. His career is distinguished by advanced training at some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions, enabling him to deliver world-class, evidence-based respiratory care.
Dr. Athul completed his medical training at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, where he established a strong clinical foundation. He then pursued specialized training in Pulmonary Medicine at the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), New Delhi, one of India’s premier centres for respiratory medicine.
Further strengthening his expertise, he underwent advanced subspecialty training in Allergy and Asthma at the internationally renowned Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, gaining comprehensive experience in the diagnosis and management of allergic and airway diseases.
Committed to achieving the highest level of clinical excellence, Dr. Athul completed his DM in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Pt. B. D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, one of India’s leading superspecialty training institutions. He subsequently refined his expertise in Interventional Pulmonology through advanced fellowship training at the renowned Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, acquiring advanced skills in minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures.
His areas of expertise include the management of asthma, allergic airway diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung diseases (ILD), tuberculosis, lung infections, sleep-related breathing disorders, lung cancer, and critical respiratory illnesses. He is highly skilled in interventional pulmonology procedures, including bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), pleural interventions, and other advanced minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating complex respiratory disorders.
At Travancore Medical College Hospital, Dr. Athul is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered respiratory care that meets the highest national and international standards. His clinical philosophy combines advanced technology, evidence-based medicine, and compassionate care to provide accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and improved long-term outcomes for patients with respiratory diseases.
Known for his academic excellence, technical expertise, and commitment to innovation, Dr. Athul Thulasi continues to advance the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine while providing exceptional care to patients across Kerala.
Interventional pulmonology ;Expert in diagnostic & therapeutic bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy (pleuroscopy),Cryobiopsy of the lung, and foreign body removal .
Allergy & ASTHMA: specialised training from CMC VELLORE in managing chronic allergies and difficult -to -treat asthma.
Critical Care Medicine : Management of acute respiratory failure & advanced ICU pulmonary support.
Chronic Diseases : Comprehensive care for COPD, Tuberculosis (TB) ,ILD (Interstitial Lung Diseases )& Bronchiectasis.
Sleep Medicine : Diagnosis & treatment of sleep Apnea & related disorders."
Procedures Performed
Basic and Advanced Bronchoscopy
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), Endobronchial Biopsy (EBB), and Transbronchial Lung Biopsy (TBLB)
Radial EBUS-Guided Biopsy
Convex EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
Pediatric and Adult Rigid Bronchoscopy
Airway Stenting
Whole Lung Lavage
Diagnostic and Advanced Therapeutic Medical Thoracoscopy
USG-Guided Pleural Biopsy and Lung Biopsy, including Pleural Catheter Insertion
Milestones and Achievements
Performed the first EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) procedure in Kollam.
Performed the first Cryobiopsy in Kollam.
Performed the first Pediatric Bronchoscopy in Kollam.
Performed the first Rigid Bronchoscopy in Kollam.
Performed the first Cryonodal Biopsy in Kollam.
Performed the first Airway Foreign Body Removal procedure in Kollam.
+ MBBS from Government Medical College, Trivandrum
+ DNB from National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory diseases, New Delhi
+ DM from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
+ Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA)
+ American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
+ European Respiratory Society (ERS)
+ Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR)
+ Indian Chest Society (ICS)
+ Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB)
+ Academy of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (APCCM)
