Dr. Konathala Sureendra

OP Timings:

Qualification / Education:

• Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Respiratory Medicine, National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), New Delhi, an apex institute under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. (2013 - 2015)
• Diploma in TB & Chest Diseases, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (2011 – 2013)
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada (2002 – 2008)

Experience:

Over 10 years of experience specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various respiratory conditions.

• Consultant Pulmonologist - Queen's NRI Hospital, Visakhapatnam, A.P. (2017 – 2025)
• Junior Consultant Pulmonology and Critical Care - Care Hospital, Visakhapatnam, A.P. (2016 - 2017)
• Senior Resident - National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), New Delhi (2015 - 2016)

Areas of Expertise:

• Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia and other infectious lung diseases
• Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea
• Interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis
• Tuberculosis and its complications
• COVID-19 and post-COVID complications
• Allergy management and immunotherapy
• Pleural Fluid Aspiration (Thoracentesis) and Intercostal Tube Drainage
• Bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy Procedures
• Lung Function Testing and Interpretation
• Sleep Studies and Polysomnography
• Allergy Skin Prick Testing and Immunotherapy

Registrations & Certifications:

• Certified and Registered Pulmonologist: Dedicated to providing compassionate and cutting-edge care for patients with lung diseases.

Research & Publications:

Poster Presentation:

• Title: Isolated hydatid lung disease complicated and uncomplicated – A Challenge
• Event: National Conference, NAPLON 2012

Publication:

• Title: Non-Purulent Pharyngitis and Adult Still’s Disease
• Journal: International Journal of Research in Medical Science

Professional Memberships:

• SEAASM: South East Asian Academy of Sley Medicine, Member
• APSA: Association of Pulmonologists of Seemandha, Life Member
• IMA: Indian Medical Association, Life Member

Community Engagement:

Conducted multiple health awareness programs