Dr A Jayachandra (MBBS, DTCD, FCCP, Special Training in Medical Thoracoscopy) is the Clinical Director and Senior Interventional Pulmonologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. With over 38 years of experience in Pulmonology, he is a distinguished expert in managing a wide range of respiratory conditions, including chronic cough, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis, bronchitis, persistent respiratory failure, smoker's cough, interstitial lung disease, and post-COVID lung disorders. Dr Jayachandra is renowned for his advanced diagnostic and therapeutic expertise. He has performed over 2,000 Fibrooptic Bronchoscopy (FOB) procedures, including 300 cases involving pediatric patients. His skill set extends to tracheal dilations, stent placements, diagnostic thoracoscopy for pleural diseases and lung biopsies, and more than 200 therapeutic pleurodesis procedures for refractory pleural effusions. Additionally, he is proficient in pericardial window procedures for managing malignant pericardial effusions and conducting sleep studies for obesity and sleep-related disorders. Dr Jayachandra introduced a modern setup for pulmonology care in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. He established comprehensive chest outpatient services, integrating all diagnostic facilities under one roof, including a Bronchofibrescope (FOB) and a computerized pulmonary function test laboratory, setting a benchmark for respiratory diagnostics and care. Dr Jayachandra is an active contributor to the local Pulmonology Club and a founding member of the Hyderabad chapter of the Indian Chest Society. He is also a member and former Governor (South) of the American College of Chest Physicians and the Indian Chest Society, underscoring his commitment to advancing pulmonology care and education in India.
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