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Dr. Kushal Chidgupkar
Consultant Clinical & Interventional Pulmonologist & Lung Transplant Physician
MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), Pune.
European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM), Paris, France.
Trained in Pleural Diseases & Medical Thoracoscopic Procedures at CMC, Vellore.
Trained in Lung Transplant Pulmonology Program at MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Dr. Kushal Milind Chidgupkar is a highly accomplished medical professional, specialized in Clinical and Interventional Pulmonology. His impressive educational and professional background reflects his unwavering commitment to his field. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (M.B.B.S.) in 2013 from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India. Building on this foundation, he pursued and completed a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Pulmonary Medicine from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, in 2018, where he notably secured merit in the M.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) Examination.
Continuing his quest for excellence, Dr. Kushal Chidgupkar cleared the esteemed European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress at Paris, France. He further honed his expertise by undergoing specialized training in various areas of interest. He did his training in Pleural Diseases and Medical Thoracoscopic Procedures at the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore. He also received training in other areas of Interventional Pulmonology such as Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS) guided procedures and Bronchoscopic procedures.
Dr Kushal Chidgupkar is trained in and has ample of experience in Respiratory Critical Care medicine and Sleep Medicine. He has successfully completed a courses in Sleep Disordered Breathing – Diagnosis and Therapy at European Respiratory Society, and in Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (BASIC) at Chinese University of Hong Kong.
After completing his education and training in 2018, Dr Kushal Chidgupkar joined as a Senior Resident in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College Hospital, Pune. In 2019 he joined K J Somaiya Medical College and Hospital, Mumbai as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Respiratory Medicine. In 2020 he joined Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai as a Clinical Associate in the Department of Respiratory Medicine. He did remarkable work at Jaslok Hospital during COVID pandemic.
In July 2022, Dr Kushal Chidgupkar joined as a fellow trainee in Lung Transplant Pulmonology Program at MGM Healthcare, Chennai, which is one of the prestigious and high volume centres in the field of Lung Transplant and ECMO.
In January 2023, Dr Kushal Chidgupkar joined as a Consultant Clinical and Interventional Pulmonologist and Lung Transplant Physician at Jaslok Hospital and Research centre and Global Hospital, Mumbai. At Global hospital he worked as a Lung Transplant Physician and played a key role in developing an unique Lung Transplant Program. In September 2023, he also joined Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai.
Dr Kushal Chidgupkar competently performs all advanced Interventional Pulmonology procedures including Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS) guided procedures, Rigid and Semi-Rigid Medical Thoracoscopies, Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopies, Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Sampling, Trans-bronchial and Endo-bronchial biopsies, Foreign Body removals, Tracheal and Bronchial Stentings, Endo-bronchial Valve Placements, Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placements, etc.
Dr Kushal actively participates in research work for the betterment of medical fraternity. He has an International Publication of his research study. He also has presented his astonishing work in various national and international conferences. Even in the present time his research studies are ongoing and a few publications are in the pipeline. Additionally, he maintains active memberships in Professional Organizations, including the Indian Chest Society, European Respiratory Society, and the Indian Medical Association.
Dr. Kushal Milind Chidgupkar’s comprehensive educational background, specialized training, active participation in professional organizations and notable achievements in the field of Pulmonology underscore his dedication and expertise, thus making him a highly respected medical practitioner.