Looking for a pulmonologist near you in Coimbatore?
Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic sits in the middle of R.S. Puram, minutes from Gandhipuram, Saibaba Colony, Race Course, Vadavalli and Peelamedu. Dr. Arun Gangadhar — interventional pulmonologist and sleep physician, and consultant at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital — sees patients here every weekday evening, with lung function testing and sleep studies under one roof.
What we do for you
- Same-week (often same-evening) lung specialist appointments
- Spirometry, full PFT and forced oscillation testing in-house
- In-clinic sleep study (polysomnography) with CPAP/BiPAP titration
- Bronchoscopy, radial EBUS and airway procedures at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital
- Second-opinion review of chest X-rays and CT scans
- Video consultation for patients outside Coimbatore or abroad
When to see us
- Cough lasting more than three weeks
- Breathlessness on walking or climbing stairs
- Wheeze, chest tightness or repeated chest infections
- Loud snoring, choking in sleep or daytime sleepiness
- An abnormal chest X-ray or CT that needs an expert opinion
- Long-standing asthma or COPD that is not well controlled
Common questions
Where is the nearest pulmonologist in Coimbatore?
Lung Care — The Pulmonary Clinic is at 18, Cowley Brown Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore 641002 — a short drive from Gandhipuram, Saibaba Colony, Race Course, Peelamedu and Vadavalli. Consultations run Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Do I need a referral to see a lung specialist?
No. You can book directly by phone, WhatsApp or through this website. If your family doctor has already sent a referral letter or scan, bring it along.
Which tests can be done in the clinic itself?
Spirometry and full pulmonary function testing, forced oscillation technique (FOT), FeNO where indicated, and in-clinic sleep studies (polysomnography). Bronchoscopy, EBUS and other interventional procedures are done at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, where Dr. Arun Gangadhar is a consultant.
Can I consult from outside Coimbatore or from abroad?
Yes. Video consultation is available for second opinions and for patients travelling from Tiruppur, Pollachi, Palakkad, the Nilgiris or overseas.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Most patients are seen within a day or two. Same-evening slots are often available — call or WhatsApp +91 82203 33209 to check.
Visit Lung Care in RS Puram
Coimbatore — 641002