Dr. Dhilnaz A S
Consultant Senior Pulmonologist
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Profile Overview:
Dr. Dhilnaz A S is a Specialist in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine equipped with advanced training in complex respiratory care, intensive care management, and diagnostic interventions. Immersed in a high-volume outpatient, inpatient, and ICU environment, she acquired deep clinical acumen in managing complex drug-resistant tuberculosis, airway diseases, ILD, and lung malignancies. Her Post-graduation coincided with the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Serving on the front lines, she gained extensive hands-on experience in managing severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, complex viral pneumonia, and post-COVID respiratory rehabilitation. She has performed more than 500 thoracenteses and ICD insertions. She has performed more than 100 bronchoscopic procedures independently. She is also trained in medical thoracoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound procedures alongside comprehensive training in sleep medicine and critical care. She joined KIMS Hospital, Thrissur, as a Specialist in October 2026.
Qualification/Education:
- MBBS from Government Medical College Thrissur (2011-2017).
- MD in Pulmonary Medicine from Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, New Delhi (2019-2022).
- DM in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh (2023-2026).
Areas of Expertise:
- Evaluation and management of acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Ventilator management of critically ill patients
- Pleural procedures - ICD, Pigtail, Medical thoracoscopy, Pleurodesis
- Bronchoscopy - Endobronchial and Transbronchial lung biopsy
Academics and Publications:
Dr Dhilnaz A S has attended various national-level conferences and workshops. She has done a postgraduate research paper titled “Evaluation of clinical, physiological and radiological parameters and quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis”. She has also done another research paper during her superspeciality training titled- “Ultrasonographic evaluation of diaphragm in the diagnosis and severity assessment of obstructive sleep apnoea”.
A case report on “ Pulmonary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma presenting as massive pleural effusion “ was published in the Indian Journal of Chest diseases and allied Sciences.
Another case report “Crazy nodules in a hazy field: miliary tuberculosis presenting with ground glass opacities in a diagnosed case of Henoch–Schönlein purpura” was published in Chest Disease Reports.
Awards:
- Awarded First Prize in NCCP Quiz, Delhi Chapter in 2022.
- Awarded First Prize in Pulmonis Quiz, 2024.
- Awarded Second Prize in HRCT Chest Quiz held at Mohali, 2025.
Memberships:
- Delhi Medical Council
- Travancore Cochin Medical Council