Dr. Punnam Pradeep Kumar
Experience: | 8 years |
Education: | Kims |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am working as a senior consultant interventional pulmonologist, and my focus stays on diagnosing and treating complex respiratory diseases that often need more than just routine care. Day to day I manage wide spectrum of lung related issues—chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, lung infections, interstitial lung disease, and also cancers of respiratory tract. What makes my work stand out is the interventional part, meaning I perform procedures like bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, airway stenting, biopsies, pleural procedures to get accurate diagnosis and provide relief to patients who struggle with breathing difficulties.
Over the years I learned that pulmonology is not only about medications but also about timely interventions that can change outcome. For example, managing severe pleural effusions, guiding ventilatory support, or removing obstructions in airway—these things often make immediate impact on quality of life. I try to balance advanced interventional techniques with careful patient counseling, because fear and anxiety around breathing problems is very real, and families need clarity as much as patients need treatment.
Working as consultant also means I coordinate with other specialties like oncology, cardiology, and critical care, since lung diseases rarely come alone. Each case requires quick judgement and collaboration. Whether it is acute emergency in ICU or planned elective procedure, I keep the patient’s safety and comfort at the centre. Pulmonology is fast evolving, new technologies keep coming, and I make sure to stay updated so that I can bring evidence based and effective care to my patients.
It’s not always easy, sometimes procedures are tough, outcomes uncertain, but moments where someone can breathe better, sleep without distress, or return to normal life after intervention—those moments remind me why this specialty matters. For me, interventional pulmonology is a mix of science, skill, and responsibility, and I carry that with me in every consultation and procedure. |
Achievements: | I am glad that my academic work got recognized when I published my thesis and also did a paper presentation at NAAPCON 2017. Preparing for it was not just about writing data but about looking deep into clinical findings, shaping them into meaningful conclusions and then sharing that with peers. Standing there presenting, answering questions, defending my work infront of experts—it was tough but gave me huge learning. That experience still guide the way I look at reseach and patient care today. |
I am working in clinical field for 8 years now, and honestly those years feel like they shaped not just my skills but also the way I look at medicine as whole. When I first started, it was more about protocols, following guidelines step by step, but over time I learnt how much every patient story is different. Some days are straight forward—routine opd checks, follow ups, chronic conditions where you adjust medication and reassure families. Other days can be heavy, with emergencies in IPD that test your judgement and patience in ways books never prepare you for. In these 8 yrs I have handled wide range of medical cases, from infectious diseases to long term chronic issues like hypertension, diabetes or cardiac problems. The balance between preventive and curative medicine is something I consciously try to keep, because I know early intervention often saves bigger complications later. I focus on evidence based care, but I also make sure to explain things in simple language, since patients need to understand their condition not just follow orders blindly. Working across opd and inpatient care gave me comfort with both small day to day issues and high pressure situations. I am used to coordinating with labs, radiology, and sub specialties whenever needed, because medicine rarely works in isolation. Over the years I also got more involved in counseling, nutrition advice, and lifestyle changes, since health isn’t only about tablets and injections. Procedures, emergencies, late night calls—they are part of the flow now, and while stressful, they taught me resilience and the need to stay calm when others around you are anxious. If I think back, these 8 years weren’t always neat, sometimes outcomes weren’t what we hoped, and mistakes made me question myself. But that’s where I grew most, learning to adapt, refine, and be honest with patients. My approach today is patient centric, holistic, and practical. I want people to feel they are heard, cared for, and safe, whether they come with a minor issue or something life threatening. And that balance is what keeps me committed to this work everyday.
