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Dr. Vimi Varghese
Consultant Transplant Pulmonologist
Dr. Vimi Varghese
MD (Pulmonary Medicine), FAPSR, EDARM (European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine), Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonology (CMC-Vellore), Fellowship in Lung Transplant (University Hospital, Belgium)
Dr. Vimi Varghese is a Consultant Transplant Pulmonologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.
He is renowned for his compassionate and professional approach in the field of Pulmonary Medicine. He has a particular interest in treating patients with end-stage respiratory disorders such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease, with the aim of achieving successful treatment outcomes.
Dr. Vimi Varghese’s clinical practice is founded on the principles of providing a non-judgmental environment wherein all available options for the treatment course of the individual patient can be discussed in order to identify the most suitable options. By utilising his vast experience and knowledge in the field of Pulmonology, he works collaboratively with a team of highly skilled doctors at Yashoda Hospitals to guide patients through their entire treatment journey.
Education Qualifications
- Aug 2022: Fellowship in Lung Transplant, University Hospital, Belgium
- July 2020: Fellowship in Pulmonology, Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Mar 2020: Fellowship of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (FAPSR)
- Jan 2020: European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM)
- 2018: MD Pulmonary Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry
- 2013-2015: Non PG Registrar, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore
- 2012: MBBS, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala
Experience
- April 2023-Present: Consultant Transplant Pulmonologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Sep 2022-April 2023: Consultant Lung Transplant & Interventional Pulmonologist, Naruvi Super Speciality Hospital, Vellore
- Jan 2022-Aug 2022: Fellowship in Lung Transplant, University Hospital Leuven, Belgium
- Oct 2020-Dec 2021: Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Naruvi Super Speciality Hospital, Vellore
- July 2018-July 2020: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore
- June 2015-June 2018: Junior Resident, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry
- Jan 2013-Jan 2015: Non PG Registrar, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore
Special Interest and Expertise
- Double Lung Transplant and Combined Heart and Lung Transplant
- Management of Acute and Chronic Rejections
- Management of Pulmonary Complications after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Management of Primary Graft Dysfunction and Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction
Professional Membership
- American College of Chest Physicians
- World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB)
- Indian Chest Society (ICS)
Research & Publications
- Effect of anti-tuberculosis treatment on thyroid profile in newly detected smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis cases. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. Varghese V et al. Int J Adv. Med. 2018 Jun;5(3). DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20182124 - Chronic Pulmonary GVHD in adults undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Vimi Varghese, Isaac T. J. Barney, D.J Christophe, Biju George, Sharon Anbumalar Lionel. European Respiratory Journal 2020 56: 3489; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.3489
- Unusual cause of Pneumothorax in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. V Varghese et al,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.08.1160 - Efficacy and Safety for REGEN-CoV (Antibody Cocktail) for Prevention of Disease Progression in COVID-19 Disease. V Varghese et al. Sent for Publication to the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care in July 2022
- Bronchoscopy in graft versus host disease in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Presented at BRONCHOCON 2019
- Usual cause of shock following thoracentesis in a case of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Presented at NATCON 2020
FAQ'S
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1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. Vimi Varghese?
Patients visit Dr. Vimi Varghese for lung transplantation.
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2. What is Dr. Vimi Varghese's educational qualification?
Dr. Vimi Varghese holds the following qualifications: MD (Pulmonary Medicine), FAPSR, EDARM (European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine), Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonology (CMC-Vellore), Fellowship in Lung Transplant (University Hospital, Belgium).
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3. What does Dr. Vimi Varghese specialise in?
Dr. Vimi Varghese is a Consultant Transplant Pulmonologist who specialises in Double Lung Transplant and Combined Heart and Lung Transplant, Management of Acute and Chronic Rejections, Pulmonary Complications after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant, Primary Graft Dysfunction, and Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction.
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4. Where does Dr. Vimi Varghese practice?
Dr. Vimi Varghese practices at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.
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5. How can I book Dr. Vimi Varghese’s appointment?
You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Vimi Varghese for both an Online Video Consultation and an OPD Consultation by visiting his profile on Yashoda Hospitals.
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6. How many years of experience does Dr. Vimi Varghese have?
Dr. Vimi Varghese has over 5 years of experience as a Transplant Pulmonologist.
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