Designation of Dr. Narasimhan R
Dr. Narasimhan R
Pulmonologist, Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Senior Consultant
Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Narasimhan R
- Dr. Narasimhan R is a highly experienced and distinguished Pulmonologist, known for his pioneering contributions to the field. With over 35 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in advanced respiratory procedures and treatments.
- Currently, Dr. Narasimhan heads the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
- His expertise spans a range of innovative techniques, including bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma, transbronchoscopic cryo-biopsy of the lung, and cryoablation for endobronchial lung tumors. He is also renowned for his work with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) to guide biopsies from difficult-to-reach nodes.
- Dr. Narasimhan began his medical career in 1980 at Railway Hospitals, Perambur, and has since held prominent positions across various institutions, including JIPMER, Pondicherry, and SRM Institute of Medical Sciences. He also served as an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, Australia, and as an Adjunct Professor at Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University.
- Throughout his career, Dr. Narasimhan has achieved numerous accolades, including the Best Teacher Award from API Chennai Chapter and the Vocational Excellence Award from the Rotary Club of Madras North West.
- He has performed over 11,000 diagnostic bronchoscopies, the highest number in South India, and has been instrumental in establishing the Endobronchial Ultrasound unit in India.
- An active contributor to the academic community, Dr. Narasimhan has delivered more than 500 lectures on pulmonary diseases and has been involved in numerous national and international conferences. He has also served on the editorial boards of several medical journals and has published extensively on topics such as tuberculosis, asthma, and bronchial procedures.
- In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Narasimhan is committed to community service and has organized many medical camps to raise awareness about respiratory illnesses. His extensive experience, innovative techniques, and dedication to patient care make him a leading figure in Respiratory Medicine.
Dr. R Narasimhan’s Expertise
- Audiometry
- Bad Breath (Halitosis) Treatment
- Bronchial Thermoplasty
- Bronchoscopy
- Cryo biopsy of the lung
- Cryoablation
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Lower and Upper RTI Treatment
- Nasal Endoscopy
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Transbronchoscopic Cryo biopsy of the lung
- VATS
- Video Laryngoscopy
Work Experience of Dr. Narasimhan R
- Consultant Pulmonologist at Apollo Hospital, Chennai (Present)
- Consultant (Respiratory Physician) in Railway Hospitals, Perambur
- ADMO, Southern Hospitals, Olavakot division, JIPMER, Pondicherry
- Senior Resident at Department of Chest Diseases
- Senior Resident at TB Research Center
- In charge of Respiratory Medicine at SRM Institute of Medical Sciences
- Associate Professor at University of Queensland, Australia
- Adjunct Professor at Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University
Dr. R Narasimhan’s Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine
- DTCD
- FCCP, American College Of Chest Physicians
Memberships of Dr. Narasimhan R
- Indian Chest Society
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- National College of Chest Physicians
- American Thoracic Society
- National Academy of Allergy
- American College of Allergy and Immunology
- British Thoracic Society
- American Academic of Sleep
- Asia Pacific Society of Respirology
- Indian Association for Bronchology
- European Association for Bronchology
- American Association for Bronchology
- European Respiratory Society
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Narasimhan R
- Presented the Best Teacher Award from API Chennai Chapter
- Presented Vocational Excellence Award from the Rotary Club of Madras North West
- Performed the highest number (more than 20000) of diagnostic bronchoscopies in South India
- Performed the highest number of Pleuroscopies in India
- Pioneer Polysomnography in Chennai, India
- Started the Endobronchial Ultrasound unit in India and has done the highest number of Endobronchial Ultrasound in one year with 94% diagnostic return
- HOD (EBUS and Bronchial Thermoplasty) at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Chairman, Respiratory Research Foundation of India
- Former President of the Indian Association for Bronchology (2012-2013)
- Ex-chair (South Zone) and Governing Council Member of the Indian Chest Society
- Former Governor of the American College of Chest Physicians (South India Chapter)
Publications of Dr. Narasimhan R
- Acute severe asthma-API Medicine Update 2005-501-505 Corticosteroids in Asthma-A brief overview-Respiratory Science Issue 3 2004 Pregnancy and TB, Glenmark science Issue
- A case report of endobronchial sarcoidosis-Narasimhan, Jayaraman, and Gayathri -Current Medical Trends 8(3) 1600-1603
- A typical presentation of a malignant pulmonary nodule- Gayathri, Narasimhan, and Partha Karmakar-Apollo proceedings 2003 July (2), 28-29