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Dr. Rishabh Raj

MBBS, DNB (Respiratory diseases), DM (Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care), EDRM

Speciality: Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD), Lung Cancer Staging

Experience: 6+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi

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About Dr. Rishabh Raj

Dr. Rishabh Raj is a highly skilled, Mumbai-based Consultant Pulmonologist and Chest Medicine specialist, recognized for his expertise in Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD), and thoracic oncology workups. He holds an advanced medical foundation comprising an MBBS, a DNB in Respiratory Diseases, and a DM in Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care. He has additionally earned the European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine (EDRM) from the European Respiratory Society (ERS), a hallmark qualification aligning his clinical approach with international standards of pulmonary care.

 

Dr. Raj possesses substantial technical hands-on experience in advanced respiratory procedures, having successfully executed over 500 bronchoscopies, 120 endobronchial ultrasounds (EBUS), 50 medical thoracoscopies, and 30 ultrasound-guided lung biopsies. This exceptional procedural volume underscores an interventional capability that distinguishes him in the field of modern respiratory medicine.

 

As a dedicated researcher and award-winning clinician, Dr. Raj has contributed original clinical findings to highly respected national and international medical journals, including CHEST, Lung India, and the Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease. In recognition of his academic contributions, he was honored with the prestigious Dr. J C Kothari Young Scientist Award for Best Paper at NAPCON 2019 (the national conference of chest physicians), along with the Best Paper Award from the Bangalore Chest Society. Currently, he serves as a Consultant in Chest Medicine at the renowned Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre in Bandra West, Mumbai.

 

My Patient Philosophy

Dr. Raj regards the lungs not simply as organs, but as the essential engine supporting every moment of life. His practice is built on the core principle that every individual presenting with respiratory issues deserves a definitive, evidence-based diagnosis before commencing therapy, avoiding generic or presumptive regimens. He pairs sophisticated interventional diagnostics with clear, transparent communication, ensuring that patients and their families thoroughly comprehend the clinical realities and the proposed care path. Whether managing an outpatient asthma optimization, evaluating a complex interstitial lung disease, or navigating a definitive lung cancer staging, his standard remains uncompromised: technical accuracy, genuine compassion, and methodical attention to detail.

Education & Board Certifications

  • DM (Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care): Advanced Post-Doctoral Specialisation.
  • EDRM (European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine): European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • DNB (Respiratory Diseases): National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi.
  • MBBS: Prominent Medical Institution Graduate.

Treatment Expertise

  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Flexible Bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) for Targeted Staging
  • Medical Thoracoscopy / Pleuroscopy
  • Ultrasound-Guided Core Lung Biopsies
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) & Transbronchial Biopsies
  • Pleural Effusion Drainage, Aspiration, & Management
  • Intercostal Chest Tube & Pigtail Catheter Insertion
  • Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
  • Diagnostic Sleep Studies (Polysomnography) & CPAP/BiPAP Titration
  • Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT & Spirometry)
  • Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) — IPF, Sarcoidosis, HP
  • Lung Cancer (Early Detection, Precision Staging & Profiling)
  • Pleural Effusion & Complex Pleural Disorders
  • Pulmonary Infections — Tuberculosis (TB), Pneumonia, Fungal Infections
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea & Sleep-Disordered Breathing
  • Pulmonary Hypertension & Vascular Pathologies
  • Acute & Chronic Respiratory Failure
  • Haemoptysis (Coughing Blood Management)
  • Mediastinal Masses & Hilar Lymphadenopathy

Positions Held

  • Consultant – Chest Medicine: Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra (W), Mumbai (December 2022 – Present).

Affiliations & Memberships

  • Indian Chest Society (ICS)
  • National College of Chest Physicians India (NCCP-I)
  • European Respiratory Society (ERS)
  • Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB)

Research & Publications

Dr. Rishabh Raj actively pursues clinical research to enhance diagnostic accuracy in pulmonology. His peer-reviewed co-authored works include:

  • "A 51-Year-Old Woman with Pellets in the Sputum" — CHEST Journal.
  • "The sandwiched pleural effusion" — Lung India (Official Organ of the Indian Chest Society).
  • "A filamentous trio" — Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease.
  • "Development of a reference equation for maximal exercise capacity in normal Indian subjects using Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing" — Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.

Awards & Honors

  • Dr. J C Kothari Young Scientist Award: Awarded for Best Paper at NAPCON (National Annual Conference of the Indian Chest Society).
  • Best Paper Award: Conferred by the Bangalore Chest Society for clinical excellence in respiratory research.
  • Public Health Advocate: Regularly featured in healthcare awareness and educational forums at Lilavati Hospital, focusing on lung health preservation, COPD management, and smoking cessation strategies.