Dr. Anitha S Menon

Profile Summary

Dr. Anitha S Menon is a dedicated Clinical and Interventional Pulmonologist with specialized training in advanced pulmonary procedures and the management of complex respiratory conditions. She has expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of lung diseases, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary infections, tuberculosis, pulmonary hypertension, bronchiectasis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

She is trained in advanced interventional techniques such as flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), cryobiopsy, navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial debulking, foreign body removal, and bronchoscopic procedures for bronchopleural fistula closure. She is also experienced in pleural procedures including medical thoracoscopy and pleurodesis, along with pulmonary function testing and chest imaging interpretation.

Dr. Anitha has strong experience in multidisciplinary respiratory care, critical care management, and post-COVID pulmonary complications. She combines clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, research-oriented practice, and a strong commitment to continuous medical education and innovation in pulmonary medicine.

Professional Memberships & Certifications

• European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Indian Chest Society (ICS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Academy of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (APCCM)
• Amrita Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (ABIP)
• Kerala State Medical Council

Core Expertise

• Interventional Pulmonology (Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Cryobiopsy, Airway Procedures)
• Pulmonary Medicine (COPD, Asthma, ILD, Tuberculosis, Lung Infections)
• Critical Care & Mechanical Ventilation
• Sleep Medicine & Sleep Disorders
• Pleural Procedures (Medical Thoracoscopy, Pleurodesis)
• Pulmonary Function Testing & Imaging Interpretation
• Post-COVID Respiratory Care & Long-COVID Management
• Lung Cancer Evaluation & Multidisciplinary Respiratory Care
• USG Thorax-Assisted Procedures
• Emergency Respiratory & ICU Care

Academic & Research Contributions

Dr. Anitha has actively contributed to research and academic advancement in pulmonary medicine. Her thesis focused on inflammatory marker levels including ESR, CRP, NLR, RDW, serum globulin, and serum ferritin in pulmonary tuberculosis, evaluating their relation to disease severity and response to intensive phase anti-tubercular therapy.

She has also published research work on post-COVID tuberculosis titled “A Battle Against New (COVID-19) and Tuberculosis – A Case Series of Six Post-COVID Tuberculosis,” published in the International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review.

Dr. Anitha has received recognition for outstanding scientific contributions, including the Outstanding Paper Presentation Award at the 9th MABIP Annual Scientific Conference held in Melakka, Malaysia, in 2025. Her academic involvement reflects her dedication to innovation, evidence-based respiratory care, and continuous professional development.