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The best pulmonologists for Kokapet, Hyderabad include Dr. Pradeep Simha Karur, Dr. Divyesh Kishen Waghray, Dr. Kanishka Kavuri, Dr. Kishan Srikanth Juvva and Dr. Gogineni Ratnakara Rao. Three practise at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km away and two at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five pulmonologists for Kokapet residents: Dr. Pradeep Simha Karur, Dr. Divyesh Kishen Waghray and Dr. Kanishka Kavuri (Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km) and Dr. Kishan Srikanth Juvva and Dr. Gogineni Ratnakara Rao (Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km).
- India had about 55.3 million people with COPD and 37.9 million with asthma in 2016 (India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative, 2018).
- Air pollution was the largest risk factor for COPD in India, ahead of smoking.
- India accounts for about a quarter of the world’s tuberculosis cases (WHO Global TB Report 2025).
Kokapet is one of Hyderabad’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods, with high-rise homes and offices between Narsingi, Gandipet and the Financial District along the Outer Ring Road, including the Neopolis layout. It has no large multi-speciality hospital of its own yet, so for specialist care large hospitals in Nanakramguda, the Financial District and Gachibowli are about 5 to 7 km away.
This guide lists five pulmonologists for patients in and around Kokapet. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7, HexaHealth and Practo where available. Doctors based outside Kokapet are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Pulmonologists in Kokapet at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Pradeep Simha Karur | Lung disease, sleep medicine | 20+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Divyesh Kishen Waghray | Interventional pulmonology | 12+ years |
| 3 | Dr. Kanishka Kavuri | Severe asthma, interventional | 11 years |
| 4 | Dr. Kishan Srikanth Juvva | Interventional pulmonology | 12 years |
| 5 | Dr. Gogineni Ratnakara Rao | Pulmonology | 10 years |
1. Dr. Pradeep Simha Karur — Senior Consultant Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Bangalore Medical College), MRCP (UK), CCT in Respiratory Medicine (UK) |
| Experience | 20+ years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Pradeep Simha Karur is a senior consultant pulmonologist and sleep specialist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet, with 20+ years of experience.
He completed specialist training in respiratory medicine in Yorkshire and Manchester, UK, and treats COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, lung cancer and sleep apnoea, with procedures such as bronchoscopy and EBUS.
Why choose Dr. Pradeep Simha: UK-certified respiratory specialist with two decades of experience.
2. Dr. Divyesh Kishen Waghray — Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Kakatiya Medical College), MD Pulmonary Medicine (Kamineni), Sleep Medicine (ISDA), MRCP SCE Respiratory Medicine (UK), Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology (IAB) |
| Experience | 12+ years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Divyesh Kishen Waghray is a consultant interventional pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet, with 12+ years of experience.
His work includes EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy, cryobiopsy and medical thoracoscopy, along with severe asthma, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders and respiratory critical care.
Why choose Dr. Waghray: Advanced bronchoscopy for lung nodules and difficult diagnoses.
3. Dr. Kanishka Kavuri — Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (JJM Medical College), MD Pulmonary Medicine (ASRAM), DNB Respiratory Medicine (St. John’s, Bangalore), Master’s in Respiratory Medicine (UK), Fellowships in Interventional Pulmonology (London) and Severe Asthma and Allergy (St Bartholomew’s, London) |
| Experience | 11 years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Kanishka Kavuri is a consultant interventional pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet, with 11 years of experience.
She trained in interventional pulmonology and severe asthma in London, and her work covers EBUS biopsies, cryobiopsy, thoracoscopy, interstitial lung disease and occupational lung disease.
Why choose Dr. Kavuri: London training in severe asthma and allergy.
4. Dr. Kishan Srikanth Juvva — Pulmonologist, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM, Master’s in Interventional Pulmonology (University of Florence, Italy), Fellowship in Sleep Medicine |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. Kishan Srikanth Juvva is a pulmonologist at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km from Kokapet, with 12 years of experience.
He holds a DM and a master’s degree in interventional pulmonology from the University of Florence, Italy, with further training in sleep medicine.
Why choose Dr. Juvva: DM-qualified with European interventional training, at the nearest Apollo hospital.
5. Dr. Gogineni Ratnakara Rao — Pulmonologist, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM; member of ATS, ERS, ICS and IAB |
| Experience | 10 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. Gogineni Ratnakara Rao is a pulmonologist at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km from Kokapet, with 10 years of experience.
He holds a DM in pulmonary medicine and is a member of the American Thoracic Society, the European Respiratory Society and the Indian Chest Society.
Why choose Dr. Ratnakara Rao: DM-qualified chest physician close to Kokapet.
Lung Disease in India: Key Numbers
Chronic lung disease is common in India. The India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative, published in The Lancet Global Health in 2018, estimated 55.3 million people with COPD and 37.9 million with asthma in 2016. Air pollution was the largest risk factor for COPD, accounting for 53.7% of its disease burden, compared with 25.4% for tobacco.
Tuberculosis remains important. The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 found that India still accounts for about a quarter of global TB cases, although incidence fell by 21% between 2015 and 2024. A cough lasting more than two weeks should be checked.
Common Lung Tests
| Test | What it shows | When it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray | Infection, fluid, masses | Cough, fever, breathlessness |
| Spirometry (PFT) | Airflow and lung capacity | Asthma, COPD |
| CT chest | Detailed lung structure | Nodules, ILD, unexplained symptoms |
| Sputum tests (including CBNAAT) | TB and other infections | Cough over 2 weeks |
| Sleep study | Breathing pauses at night | Snoring, daytime sleepiness |
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- History: cough, breathlessness, smoking, dust and work exposure, and inhalers used.
- Examination: chest sounds, oxygen level and signs of chronic lung disease.
- Tests: chest X-ray, spirometry and sputum tests; CT if needed.
- Plan: inhalers with technique training, other medicines, vaccines and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Follow-up: regular reviews and an action plan for flare-ups.
How to Choose the Right Pulmonologist in Kokapet
- Check the qualification: look for an MD or DNB in pulmonary or respiratory medicine, and a DM for advanced training. Interventional pulmonologists also perform bronchoscopy and EBUS biopsies.
- Match the problem: asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, lung nodules and sleep apnoea are often handled by doctors with different interests.
- Look at the set-up: lung function testing, bronchoscopy, a sleep lab and an ICU with ventilator support make a big difference for serious lung disease.
- Bring your records: chest X-rays, CT scans, earlier spirometry, sputum reports and the inhalers you use help the first visit.
- Ask about inhaler technique: a good chest physician checks how you use your inhaler, because poor technique is a common reason asthma and COPD stay uncontrolled.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the nearest emergency department at once for severe breathlessness, breathlessness at rest, lips or fingertips turning blue, coughing up more than a little blood, chest pain with breathing difficulty, or confusion or drowsiness in someone with a lung condition.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For a cough lasting a few weeks, mild wheeze or a chest infection, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, listen to your chest, check oxygen levels, arrange a chest X-ray and basic tests, and refer you to a pulmonologist if needed. See also our guides on cough treatment and asthma treatment. A referral is not compulsory, and you can see a pulmonologist directly if symptoms are significant.
Areas Near Kokapet Served by These Pulmonologists
Kokapet is a fast-growing area beside the Financial District and the Outer Ring Road. The pulmonologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Narsingi, Gandipet, Puppalaguda, Neopolis, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Khanapur, Manikonda, Gopanpally and Tellapur. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best pulmonologists in Narsingi and best pulmonologists in Manikonda.
How We Chose These Pulmonologists
We looked for pulmonologists with an MD or DNB in pulmonary or respiratory medicine, practising in Kokapet or at hospitals within a short drive of it.
We checked each doctor’s qualifications and experience against the hospital’s own doctor profile or the Apollo 24|7, HexaHealth and Practo directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli and Apollo Hospitals, Financial District.
We aimed for a mix of experience and sub-specialty interests so readers can choose by need. The list is not a ranking and no doctor or hospital paid to be included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Reading
You may also find these guides useful: best doctors in Kokapet, best pulmonologists in Narsingi, best ENT specialists in Kokapet, pneumonia treatment, and cough treatment.
Sources
- India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative CRD Collaborators. The burden of chronic respiratory diseases and their heterogeneity across the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2016. The Lancet Global Health, 2018.
- World Health Organization. Global Tuberculosis Report 2025.
- Hospital doctor profiles, the Apollo 24|7 directory, HexaHealth and Practo, checked for this guide.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified pulmonologist for diagnosis and treatment.
