Interventional Pulmonologist & Bronchoscopy Specialist – Integrated Airway & Sleep Care
Dr. Kunal Waghray is an interventional pulmonologist specializing in advanced bronchoscopy techniques, difficult-to-treat asthma, and interstitial lung diseases. He is one of the few specialists in Hyderabad performing advanced interventional bronchoscopy procedures including EBUS, cryotherapy, and tumor debulking.
Qualifications & Training
- MD (Internal Medicine)
- DM (Pulmonology)
- DNB (Pulmonology)
- MNAMS
- EDRM
- Training: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Memberships
- Member, Indian Chest Society (ICS)
- Member, European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Areas of Expertise
Advanced Interventional Pulmonology
- Rigid Bronchoscopy
- Linear & Radial EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
- Cryotherapy and Cryobiopsy
- Endobronchial Tumor Debulking
- Foreign Body Extractions
- Pleural Procedures (Pleural tap, ICD, Pleurodesis, Thoracoscopy, Indwelling Pleural Catheter)
General Pulmonology
- Difficult and uncontrolled asthma
- COPD and long-term breathlessness
- Chronic cough and unexplained breathing symptoms
- Lung cancer screening and evaluation of pulmonary nodules
- Smoking cessation programs combining medication and behavioural support
- Sleep apnea and snoring related to lung or airway disease
Experience & Volume
Years in Practice
8+ years (started interventional work in 2018)
Bronchoscopies
1,000+ procedures (approximately 30 per month)
EBUS (Linear)
200+ procedures (10 per month)
EBUS (Radial)
100+ procedures (5 per month)
Lung Biopsies
200+ procedures (forceps and cryobiopsy)
Pleural Procedures
900+ procedures (25 per month)
ECMO Cases
40+ cases managed
Teaching & Speaking
- CME Speaker: 50+ conferences and hospital talks
- Active in medical education and training
- Published in peer-reviewed journals
Clinical Approach
- First consultations usually 45 to 60 minutes to understand the full story
- Looks at lungs, sinuses, allergies and sleep together
- Uses spirometry, imaging and sleep studies to avoid both under and over treatment
- Builds clear, step-wise treatment plans that patients can follow
Role at Respire
- Medical Director for Pulmonology and Sleep Services
- Leads lung cancer screening, COPD and smoking cessation programs
- Coordinates complex cases needing both ENT and sleep input