Dr. Manjunath B G: Expert in Precision Pulmonology
In the rapidly changing arena of respiratory medicine, with chronic conditions often overlapping with acute crises, Dr. Manjunath B G is distinguished by his level-headed, science-based care. With over 16 years of clinical experience as a physician, including 11 years as a super-specialist, Dr. Manjunath is among the small number of pulmonologists in India with a DM in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; received training under the seminal Dr. Dhruva Chaudhry.
He is currently practicing from Whitefield, Bengaluru, located in in a distressed region as the only super-specialist pulmonologist, delivering advanced care based on core clinical precision, with substantial procedural experience.
Education, Training and Credentials
- MBBS
- MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine
- DM in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Manjunath received his super-specialty training from one of the premier institutes in India, and with the guidance of one of the country's leaders in the field. This prepared him for a practical, protocol-driven clinical style.
“In pulmonary medicine, it’s not about rare diseases—it’s about the common diseases that will be treated correctly,” said Dr. Manjunath on a recent panel about ICU management.
Specialization
Dr. Manjunath's area of expertise spans the complete range of respiratory and critical care disorders, including:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Asthma and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary Infections and Tuberculosis
- Critically ill patients with ventilator dependency
- Snoring and Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB)
In 2018, Dr. Manjunath's research on the use of ultrasonography to evaluate upper aerodigestive tract structures in OSA earned him the European Respiratory Society's Young Scientist Award, effectively putting him on the world sleep medicine map.
Services and Procedures
Dr. Manjunath has an extensive range of diagnostic and interventional services that extend beyond standard pulmonary clinics:
- Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopy
- Medical Thoracoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Airway Interventions including:
- Balloon dilation
- APC (argon plasma coagulation)
- Electrosurgical knife/snare techniques
- Coring and cryotherapy
- Placement of intra-airway stenting
Since these diagnostic and interventional services are available, we are able to manage complex airway problems such as tumors, stenosis and foreign body obstruction without requiring surgical referral, which provides significant advantages to patients.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Manjunath has achieved national and international recognition for his clinical and academic work:
- Young Scientist Award – ERS 2018, Paris
- Best Doctor South India 2023 – Outlook Health
- Eminent Doctor 2023 – India Today Health
- Best Oral Presentation – CRITICARE 2018
- Best Oral Presentation – HAPICON 2017
- 1st Prize – Quiz at Pulmonary & Critical Care Symposium, 2019
Public Health Contributions
Dr. Manjunath’s expertise also extends to the arena of health policy and national clinical training:
- Member, Empowered Group 3, Govt of India – Task Force for Adult COVID Care
- Part of national panels drafting guidelines for:
- Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS)
- Procalcitonin use for antimicrobial stewardship
- Faculty member at major national conferences
- Coordinator, Assisted Ventilation Workshop, NAPCON
His contributions have informed ICU protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic and continue to shape national practice standards.
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