Dr. Pradeep V. Ishwarappagol is a distinguished Interventional Pulmonologist with specialized training in advanced respiratory medicine and minimally invasive pulmonary interventions. He completed his MBBS from Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, followed by an MD in Respiratory Medicine from Rajarajeswari Medical College, Bengaluru. He further enhanced his expertise through a Fellowship in Advanced Interventional Pulmonology at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad.
With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Pradeep currently serves as a Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru. His areas of expertise include Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Balloon Bronchoplasty, Cryolung Biopsy, Medical Thoracoscopy, Airway Stenting, Tumor Debulking, Sleep Medicine, and the management of complex airway diseases.
A Gold Medalist in MD Respiratory Medicine and recipient of the Best Pulmonologist South India Award (Outlook 2025), Dr. Pradeep has authored multiple research publications and presented papers at national and international conferences. He is an active member of several prestigious global pulmonology associations.
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Bronchoscopy (Flexible and Rigid)
- EBUS – Endobronchial Ultrasoud (Convex + radial)
- Airway Stenting and Tumor Debulking
- Cryolung Biopsy
- Medical thoracoscopy and Pleural Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Sleep Medicine
- Gold Medal in MD Respiratory Medicine (2019 Batch)
- Awarded by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for outstanding academic performance during postgraduate training.
- Best Pulmonologist – South India (2025)
- Efficacy of CBNAAT in Detecting Sputum Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- Evaluation of Clinical, Diagnostic and Treatment Outcome in Acute Exacerbation of Bronchiectasis in Adults
- Role of ICD in Pleural Diseases
Achivements
- Recognized by Outlook for excellence in the field of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine.
- Completed a prestigious Fellowship in Advanced Interventional Pulmonology at Yashoda Hospitals.
- Developed expertise in advanced pulmonary procedures including EBUS, Rigid Bronchoscopy, Balloon Bronchoplasty, Cryolung Biopsy, Medical Thoracoscopy, and Airway Stenting.
- Authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed research publications in Respiratory Medicine.
- Presented scientific papers at national conferences including NAPCON 2017.
- Presented clinical posters at PULMOKARN.
- Participated in international conferences such as European Congress for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology and BRONCHUS International Conference.
- Active member of leading international professional bodies including ACCP, WABIP, EABIP, APSR, and the Karnataka Pulmonology Association.
