Dr. K Thiruppathi
Consultant
25 years of experiencePulmonologist
MBBS, MD
Reg. No.:63152, Tamil Nadu Medical Council
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
English, Hindi, Tamil
Consultation Fee ₹ 800
Book an AppointmentAbout Dr. K Thiruppathi
- Dr. K. Thiruppathi is a pulmonologist with over 25 years of clinical experience.
- His expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases such as asthma, lung infection, tuberculosis (TB), interstitial lung disease (ILD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB).
- He also performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function tests. He is experienced in managing patients in pulmonary critical care.
- Dr. Thiruppathi completed his MBBS at Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem in 1999.
- In 2006, he obtained his MD in Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases/Pulmonary Diseases from Madras Medical College, Chennai.
- He has won several awards for his contribution to pulmonary medicine, including the Lupin Gold Medal Award and the Dr. Krishnasamy Gold Award.
- An avid researcher, he has several publications in renowned journals such as the Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
- His professional memberships include prestigious international and national organizations such as the European Respiratory Society and the Indian Chest Society.
Education
- MBBS, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem, 1999
- MD (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases/Pulmonary Diseases), Madras Medical College, Chennai, 2006
Awards
- Lupin Gold Medal Award
- Dr. Krishnasamy Gold Award
- Dr. Rajan Santhosam Gold Award
Associations/Membership
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- Indian Chest Society (ICS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Paper Published
- Meenakshi, N., Sasankh, R. K., Thiruppathi, K., & Rajarajan, K. (2012). A rare case report of mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising in congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1-3.
Field of Expertise
- Airway Reconstruction Surgery
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Lobectomy
- Ozone Therapy
- Pleurodesis
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