Pulmonologist in Hyderabad
Two senior pulmonologists. Integrated airway care. Basheer Bagh and Jubilee Hills.
Reviewed by Dr. Kunal Waghray, MBBS, MD, DM (Pulmonology), DNB, MNAMS, EDRM. Advanced Interventional Pulmonology training at Thoraxklinik, University of Heidelberg under Prof. Felix Herth (April 2026). Medical Director, Respire Airway Clinics. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Medical disclaimer. This page is educational and does not replace a clinical consultation. Persistent cough, breathlessness, chest pain, and abnormal imaging require evaluation by a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop, or change any treatment based on the information here without speaking to a physician.
In our clinic, the most common first visit has already seen two or three doctors.
The cough that has lasted ten weeks and finished two courses of antibiotics. The breathlessness on stairs that "everyone has these days." The snore the family hates that no clinic has worked up properly. The CT scan with the word "nodule" on it that nobody has interpreted. The asthma that "should be controlled by now" but isn't.
Whatever brought you here, it has not been resolved. That is who a pulmonologist exists for.
Respire Airway Clinics is a dedicated pulmonology, ENT, and sleep medicine practice in Hyderabad. Two senior pulmonologists, an ENT surgeon, and a sleep physician work in the same building. Two clinic locations: Basheer Bagh clinic in central Hyderabad, and Jubilee Hills clinic in west Hyderabad. One visit, one plan.
Our pulmonologists
Both pulmonologists at Respire Airway Clinics trained in tertiary respiratory centres and lead clinical care at their respective clinic locations. You see one of them by name at your first visit. No rotating doctor pool.
Dr. Pradyut Waghray
Senior Consultant Pulmonologist
MBBS, MD, FRCP (London), FCCP (USA), FAMS
35+ years in respiratory medicine, including senior clinical roles in the UK and India.
Focus: difficult asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, complex chest infections, long-term oxygen management.
Dr. Kunal Waghray
Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonologist
MBBS, MD, DM (Pulmonology), DNB, MNAMS, EDRM
Advanced Interventional Pulmonology training at Thoraxklinik, University of Heidelberg under Prof. Felix Herth (April 2026).
Focus: airway intervention, lung cancer evaluation, severe asthma, complex pleural disease.
The interventional volume at Basheer Bagh is unusual for a clinic this size. Most Hyderabad bronchoscopy happens inside large hospital departments where it is one task among many. At Respire it is a core activity, which keeps turnaround tight and decisions focused.
When you need a pulmonologist, not an ENT or your GP
Most breathing complaints in Hyderabad start at a general physician. That is correct triage. A pulmonologist becomes the right doctor when one of the following is true.
The Indian Chest Society 2019 cough consensus classifies cough beyond three weeks as subacute, and beyond eight weeks as chronic. Both warrant specialist evaluation if no clear cause is found.
If your problem is purely above the nose or in the throat, an ENT vs pulmonologist reading helps you choose. We work with both specialties under one roof, so a misrouted appointment is corrected without a second referral or a separate visit.
Conditions we treat
The scope below covers the bulk of adult pulmonology. Each linked item opens a dedicated page where evaluation and treatment are explained in full.
Airway diseases
- Asthma
- COPD
- Chronic cough
- Bronchiectasis
- Allergic airway disease
Sleep-related breathing
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring evaluation
- Sleep study interpretation
- CPAP titration and follow-up
Specialised
- Lung cancer screening
- Pulmonary nodule evaluation
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pleural disease
Procedural work, including bronchoscopy and EBUS, is covered in our interventional pulmonology service.
Diagnostics and procedures available on-site
Diagnosis at most Hyderabad clinics requires a second referral for testing. At Respire Airway Clinics, spirometry, in-lab sleep studies, and bronchoscopy happen in the same clinic, often in the same visit.
Spirometry
A 15-minute breathing test that measures how much and how fast you exhale. Included in the first consultation when there is a breathing complaint.
Pulse oximetry and arterial blood gas
Quick on-site oxygen status.
Bronchoscopy
A thin camera passed through the airway, used when imaging alone cannot give a diagnosis.
Learn moreLow-dose CT for lung cancer screening
Coordinated with imaging partners.
Pleural procedures
Including diagnostic taps and indwelling catheters.
Full procedural detail sits with our interventional pulmonology service. The point of this section: you do not leave the clinic for the first round of tests.
What to expect at your first visit
Your first consultation is 45 to 60 minutes. Here is what happens, in order.
History
Symptoms in your own words, the timeline, exposures (smoking, occupational, household), current medication, family history.
Examination
Chest auscultation, oxygen saturation at rest, brief upper airway check.
Spirometry if there is a breathing complaint
Done in the same visit. Results explained at the end of the consultation.
Report review
Bring any X-rays, CT scans, previous spirometry, sleep studies, and prescriptions tried. The plan is sharper when we read the existing record.
A written plan
Working diagnosis, further investigations, treatment plan, time horizon for review.
Cost transparency
Consultation fee stated before booking. Investigation costs explained before they are ordered.
What to bring: reports and imaging on disc or PDF, a list of current medications with inhaler doses, and insurance details if you intend to claim.
Where we see patients
Respire Airway Clinics runs two clinic locations in Hyderabad, each with its own consulting rooms, diagnostic equipment, and procedural lists.
Basheer Bagh clinic
Central Hyderabad, off Lakdi-ka-pul. Dr. Kunal Waghray sees patients here, including all interventional work.
Basheer Bagh clinicJubilee Hills clinic
Road No. 36, close to Jubilee Hills check post. Dr. Pradyut Waghray sees patients here, with a long-running practice in difficult asthma, COPD, and ILD.
Jubilee Hills clinicSpirometry, sleep study coordination, and follow-up are available at both.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a pulmonologist treat?
Diseases of the lungs, airways, pleura, and breathing during sleep. The common ones: asthma, COPD, chronic cough, chest infections, sleep apnea, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules, lung cancer evaluation, tuberculosis, and pleural effusions. If a problem affects breathing and is not from the heart or throat alone, a pulmonologist is the right specialist.
When should I see a pulmonologist instead of my GP?
Three rough rules. A cough lasting longer than three weeks without a clear cause needs review. New breathlessness on stairs or mild exertion needs review. Any abnormal finding on a chest X-ray or CT scan needs a pulmonologist before it is dismissed. A GP will refer you in most cases, but you do not need to wait for that referral if symptoms are persistent.
Do I need a referral to see a pulmonologist at Respire?
No. You can book directly. Most first visits are self-referred. Bring any reports from doctors you have already seen, as that speeds the consultation, but a formal referral letter is not required.
What is the difference between a pulmonologist and a chest physician?
In Indian practice they are the same. "Chest physician" is older terminology, still used in some hospital departments. "Pulmonologist" is the current term. Both refer to a doctor with an MD or DM in respiratory medicine. Training and scope are identical.
What is the difference between a pulmonologist and an ENT for breathing issues?
ENT covers the nose, sinuses, throat, and upper airway. Pulmonology covers the lower airway, the lungs, and the pleura. Snoring, sleep apnea, and chronic cough sit between the two, which is why patients get bounced. Rule of thumb: if the symptom is above the voice box, start with ENT; in the chest, start with a pulmonologist. At Respire both clinicians sit in the same building, so a referral within the clinic is a same-day handoff.
How much does a pulmonologist consultation cost in Hyderabad?
Consultation fees in Hyderabad range broadly. Respire publishes the current fee at booking. Spirometry cost, if needed at the first visit, is stated before the test is done. No add-on charges appear later.
Is a pulmonary function test or spirometry done in the first visit?
Usually yes, if there is a breathing complaint. Spirometry takes about 15 minutes and is done in the same visit by a trained technician. The result is explained by the doctor before you leave. Sleep studies are scheduled separately, as they are overnight tests.
Most breathing complaints get a clearer answer in one 45-minute visit at a focused airway clinic than in three referrals spread over six months. If the cough, breathlessness, or scan finding has lasted longer than it should, the next step is a single consultation with a named doctor who owns the plan.
We see patients with concerns they have not yet discussed elsewhere. Your consultation is confidential.