Dr Rajkumar Kulasekaran

10+ Years Experience

MBBS, DNB (Resp Diseases) FCCP(USA) | Pulmonologist

English | Tamil

Overall Rating 4.26

Apollo Speciality Hospitals O M R

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Overview

Dr. Rajkumar Kulasekaran is a highly skilled Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine Specialist with a decade of experience in the field. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients with respiratory conditions. He holds notable qualifications including a DNB in Respiratory Diseases and a Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), ensuring he is well-equipped to handle a wide range of pulmonary issues. Dr. Kulasekaran is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, making him accessible to a diverse patient population. His expertise encompasses diagnosing and treating conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, and other respiratory ailments. Although he has not been awarded any specific accolades, his extensive experience and dedication to patient care speak volumes about his commitment to excellence in the medical field. Dr. Kulasekaran practices at Apollo Hospital, a trusted name in healthcare, and prides himself on providing tailored treatment plans that prioritize the health and wellness of each individual. Whether managing chronic conditions or providing preventive care, Dr. Kulasekaran is devoted to improving the quality of life for his patients. With his knowledge, compassion, and patient-centered approach, he continues to be a vital resource for those seeking expertise in pulmonary health.

Experience

Interventional Pulmonology

• Advanced bronchoscopic course under Prof. Stefano Gaspirini at New Delhi in oct 2013.

• Trained in fiber optic video bronchoscopy(Hands On Workshop) conducted by The Academy for Clinical Training(TACT) 0n 31.3.2009

• Trained in Semi flexible and Rigid Thoracoscopy

(Hands on Workshop) conducted by Dr Henry.G.Colt and

Dr Pyng Lee of Singapore at Taj Coramandel, Chennai, on 30.9.2010.

• Trained in other thoracic interventions like ICDinsertion,RigidBronchoscopy,Mediastinoscopy,Therapeutic Bronchoscopy including foreign body removal under Prof RajanSanthosham

• Trained in USG Chest, guided aspirations.

• Trained in TBNA and EBUS guided TBNA under

Dr R. Narasimhan.

• Have done more than 4000 bronchoscopic proceedures including BAL,TBLB,EBB,TBNA and thoracoscopic intervenions.

Sleep Medicine

• Trained in Advanced Sleep Medicine Course by Prof J.c.Suri in July 2014

• Trained in Sleep medicine, in Polysomnography(Hands on Workshop) conducted by Dr N.Ramakrishnan in

Napcon 2009.

• Active participation in SLEEPCON 2014, 2009, an International Conference conducted by World Sleep Federation and International society of sleep disorders.

• Interpreted many number of sleep study reports conducted by Dr R. Narasimhan and Dr N .Ramakrishnan in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Critical Care

• Undergone Six months critical care training in rotation during DNB training in Apollo Hospitals Chennai

under DrBabu.K.Abraham (Sr.Critical care Consultant)

• Have undergone the Basic Assessment and Intensive Care Course conducted by Chinese University of Hongkong on March 14-15, 2009.

• Participated as a resource person in Respiratory Critical Care refresher course conducted by TACT on January 22-23, 2011.

Allergy and Applied Immunology

• Took active participation in an Update of Allergy and Asthma, conducted by Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Applied Immunology in Agra on 7th February 2010.

Asthma

• Trained in recent advances in Asthma management including Sublingual Immunotherapy and Anti IgE (Omalizumab) Under Executive Members of GINA ( Global Initiative Of Asthma),

Dr. Raj.B.Singh and Dr. R. Narasimhan.

• Took active participation in Breath Eazy Clinic, India’s First Disease Management Programme for Asthma under Dr R.P.Ilangho

COPD

• Worked along with the pioneers to start Smoking Cessation Clinic

(Nicotine replacement therapy, Varenicline) in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Tuberculosis

• Trained in Tuberculosis Research centre ,an ICMR Institute in January 2010 for a period of 1 month under Dr Jawahar,Deputy Director of TRC.

• Undergone expert training in the 3rd Research Dissemination Workshop on TB, conducted by World Health Organization (WHO),on 9-10 December 2009,at TRC Chennai.

Memberships

• Fellow – American college of chest physicians

• Life Member of Indian Medical Association

• Member of the European Respiratory Society

Awards

He is a recipient of number of awards and travel fellowships

Research and Publication

• Asthma has been my preferred field of research:

• Role of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ( PEFR ) in detecting early stages of Asthma,

• Usefulness of FEF 25-75 in Asthma Diagnosis and treatment,

• Relationship between PFT findings and Clinical signs and symptoms of Asthma; has been my Thesis during post graduation.

• Association between primary hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome and the role of C reactive protein: a cross–sectional study from South India

Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha, 1 Anita A Kumar,1

K Rajkumar, Vijay Jeyachandran,1 Deepan Rajamanickam,1 1 Shihas Salim,1Kuyilan Karai Subramanian,1 and Senthilkumar Natesan1

Thyroid Res. 2009; 2: 2.

Published online 2009 March 9. doi: 10.1186/1756-6614-2-2.

PMCID: PMC2655275

• Acute Myocardial Infarction in an 18 year old South Indian girl with familial hypercholesterolemia: a case report

Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha, K Rajkumar, Yadav Srinivasan, N Senthil, Neeta Paunikar and MK Sudhakar.

Cases Journal 2008,1:71 doi:10.1186/1757-1626-1-71

http://www.casesjeditorial.com/content/1/1/71.

• Multidrug resistant tuberculosis co-existing with aspergilloma and invasive aspergillosis in a 50 year old diabetic woman: a case report

Anita A Kumar,Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha, K Rajkumar,

Vijay Jeyachandran, Senthilkumar Natesan et al.

Cases Journal 2008, 1:303 doi:10.1186/1757-1626-1-303.

http://www.casesjournal.com/content/1/1/303.

Special Interests