Pulmonology Doctor in Electronic City | Dr. Nirmala M. A

Dr. Nirmala M. A

Attending Consultant - Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Transplantation & Sleep Medicine

Qualifications & Education:

MBBS – Chettinad Health City
MD (Respiratory Medicine) – Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospital & Research Institute, Pune
DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM), Switzerland

Fellowships & Certifications:

Trained in Lung Transplantation & ECMO Care – KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology – National Allergy Institute, Delhi (Nov 2022)
Certified Sleep Physician
ECMO Workshop – Aster International ECMO Summit (Feb 2024)
Sleep Medicine Workshop – Sheraton Grand (2018)
COPD Update – Mumbai (2019)

Areas of Expertise:

Interventional Pulmonology (Diagnostic & Therapeutic Bronchoscopy, BAL, Biopsies)
Lung Transplantation (Pre & Post-Transplant Care)
ECMO Management
Respiratory Critical Care & ICU Management
Thoracoscopy & Pleural Procedures
Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy
Sleep Medicine & Disorders
Management of all Pulmonary Diseases – Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer, Chronic Cough, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Allergies, Pleural Effusion, Sleep Apnea

Professional Experience:

Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology, Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore
Senior Specialist – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore
Pulmonology Specialist – COVID ICU, District Hospital, Pimpri, Pune
Senior Resident – Department of Pulmonology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospital & Research Institute, Pune

Research & Publications:

Assessment of respiratory health in flour mill workers, RJPBCS (2021), 12(1), 92–98
Etiological spectrum of bronchiectasis in Indian patients, RJPBCS (2020), 11(1), 89–94
Study of relationship of immune response and viral clearance with severity of illness in COVID-19, Cureus (June 2023)
EBUS: A minimally invasive tool for evaluation of systemic sarcoidosis, IOSR (Nov 2022), vol 21, issue 11, 09-13
ECMO as a novel life support in the management of Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage, J MAR Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine (June 2024)

Conferences & Achievements:

2nd Prize – Poster Presentation, NAPCON 2018, Ahmedabad
National Finalist – NAPCON Quiz 2018 (West Zone)
Poster Presentations – NAPCON 2019 (Kochi), ACINUS 2023
Case Presenter & Host – ACINUS 2019
Organizing Secretary – Aster International ECMO Summit 2024
Key Contributor – ACINUS 2018

Languages Known:

English, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi

Dr. Nirmala M. A works as an Attending Consultant - Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Transplantation & Sleep Medicine at KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City. Specializing in expansive chronic airway management, she formulates dedicated therapeutic strategies for severe asthma, advanced COPD, and interstitial lung diseases. Her core operational focus centers on delivering interventional diagnostic thoracoscopies, executing bronchoscopic lung biopsies, and performing bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid washings. Dr. Nirmala M. A is exceptionally proficient in coordinating complex ECMO support circuits, managing allergy immunotherapy programs, and administering targeted sleep apnea therapies to safely eliminate stubborn chest blockages, reduce severe hyper-reactive tissue swelling, and restore seamless, regular breathing volumes.

Patients searching for Pulmonology Doctor Near Me in Electronic City, Chronic Cough Specialist Near Me, Sleep Disorder Doctor Near Me, or Best Lung Care Specialist in Bangalore can comfortably consult Dr. Nirmala M. A. She provides clear diagnostic checkups and specialized respiratory treatments to protect essential systemic vital capacity.