Dr. K. Shirish Kumar

Dr. Kadli Shirish Kumar, is an accomplished Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist, dedicated to advancing the field of Pulmonary Medicine. With a comprehensive skill set and clinical expertise, Dr. Shirish Kumar is known for his proficiency in managing various aspects of Pulmonary Medicine, including interventional procedures and sleep medicine.

Consultant Pulmonology, Interventions & Sleep Medicine at KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Secunderabad, since October 2020.

Skills

• Experienced in managing all clinical aspects of Pulmonary Medicine.
• Proficient in Bronchoscopy (including Radial and Linear EBUS, RIGID BRONCHOSCOPY, BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY & AIRWAY STENTS).
• Expertise in Thoracoscopy.
• Specialized in Respiratory Critical Care.

Work History

• Consultant Pulmonology, Interventions & Sleep Medicine, KIMS – Sunshine Hospitals, Secunderabad, Nov 2020 – Current.

Education

• MBBS: SVS Medical College – Mahaboobnagar, Aug 2008 – July 2014.
• MD (PULMONARY MEDICINE): Kakatiya Medical College – Warangal, June 2015 – May 2018.

Fellowship

• Fellowship in RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE & INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY (Recognized by Indian Association of Bronchology).

During Fellowship

• Performed advanced procedures such as EBUS, Thoracoscopy, Rigid Bronchoscopy, and Tracheal stenting.
• Contributed to the clinical management and decision-making of the department.
• Passionate about teaching and mentoring DNB students, helping them acquire necessary skills and knowledge.
• Handled complex and challenging cases in the ICU, providing high-quality care to critically ill patients.
• Senior Resident, Osmania Medical College, Department of Pulmonology, Hyderabad, Aug 2018 – July 2019.

Conducted various interventional pulmonology procedures, such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and rigid bronchoscopy, for the diagnosis and management of lung diseases.

• Specialized in interstitial lung diseases (ILD) and severe asthma, managing complex cases with these conditions.
• Organized state-level conferences on tuberculosis and lung cancer to share updates and best practices.
• Invited as a faculty member at national-level conferences and workshops, delivering lectures and demonstrations on interventional pulmonology and sleep medicine.
• Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology, Metro Centre for Respiratory Diseases, Delhi, Nov 2019 – Oct 2020.

Certifications

• FELLOWSHIP IN INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY & RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE (Recognized by IAB).

Affiliations

• Registered with Telangana Medical Council (Affiliated to Indian Medical Council), India, Reg No: 85520.
• Life Member of Indian Chest Society (ICS).
• Member European Respiratory Society (ERS).
• Life Member IAB (Indian Association of Bronchology).

• “Tracheobronchial amyloidosis: an uncommon disease with a common presentation.” Respirology Case Reports.
• “An unusual cause of reverse batwing appearance – A pictorial quiz.” Lung India.
• “Double hit: Synchronous gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) & Lung neuroendocrine tumour − a rare case of multiple primary malignancies.” The Journal of Association of Chest Physicians.
• “A Comparative Study on the Accuracy of Light Emitting Diode Fluorescent Microscopy and Conventional Sputum Smear Microscopy in the Diagnosis in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis.” Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS).

Phone: 7989104516
Email: sirish.vishwa@gmail.com