Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Advancing clinical care, education, and innovative research in Respiratory Science.
The Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow, was established in April 2017. Since its inception, the department has evolved into a comprehensive center for clinical care, academics, and research in Pulmonary Medicine.
The department provides comprehensive diagnostics and management pipelines for dynamic therapeutic areas, handling acute, chronic, and highly critical respiratory conditions. Operating via dynamic infrastructure models, the department is dedicated to providing high-quality, modern, evidence-based care across all spheres of patient clinical workflows.
Our Mission
- Patient Care: High-quality, evidence-based care for acute, chronic, and critical conditions using modern technology tracks.
- Academic Training: High-quality, structured medical teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate tracks following NMC blueprints.
- Research Base: High-end clinical and translational updates targeting core priority matrices like TB/MDR-TB and airway disorders.
Our Vision
To establish itself as a center of excellence in Respiratory, Critical care, and Sleep medicine, delivering comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered care while advancing the frontiers of pulmonary science through innovation, education, and research.
Clinical Work & Ward Capacities
12 Beds
Dedicated Pulmonary Ward
10 Beds
TB & MDR Ward Isolation
Comprehensive Care Spectrum
- Obstructive airway diseases (Asthma, COPD)
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Tuberculosis & MDR-TB
- Pleural diseases
- Lung cancer setups
- Sleep breathing disorders
Infrastructure & Intervention Suites
- ? Video Bronchoscope & Rigid Bronchoscope
- ? Video Thoracoscope (Rigid & Semi-rigid)
- ? Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- ? Argon Plasma Coagulation & Electrocautery
- ? Cryobiopsy & Pleural Procedures
- ? Advanced PFT Lab: Spirometry, Plethysmography
- ? DLCO Tests & Forced Oscillometry assays
- ? Sleep Lab: Advanced Polysomnography Lab
- ? Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lab
- ? Allergy Testing Lab infrastructure setups
OPD & Specialty Clinics Grid
Specialty Clinics Layout
| Clinic Name | Day | Consultant In-Charge |
|---|---|---|
| ILD & Immunology Clinic | Monday | Dr. Mrityunjaya Singh |
| Pleural Diseases | Tuesday | Dr. Sulakshana Gautam |
| Lung Cancer Clinic | Wednesday | Dr. Pulkit Gupta |
| Sleep Clinic | Thursday | Dr. Hemant Kumar |
| Asthma & Allergy Clinic | Friday | Dr. Ajay Kumar Verma |
| Smoking Cessation Clinic | Daily | — Pool — |
General OPD Schedule
| Day | Primary OPD Consultation | Follow-Up Evaluation Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Dr. Ajay Kumar Verma | Dr. Pulkit Gupta |
| Tuesday | Dr. Hemant Kumar | Dr. Sulakshana Gautam |
| Wednesday | Dr. Mrityunjaya Singh | Dr. Ajay Kumar Verma |
| Thursday | Dr. Sulakshana Gautam | Dr. Hemant Kumar |
| Friday | Dr. Pulkit Gupta | Dr. Mrityunjaya Singh |
| Saturday | Dr. Hemant Kumar | Dr. Sulakshana Gautam |
Get in Touch
Location: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow
Department Leadership & Faculty
Dr. Ajay Kumar Verma
Professor & Head
MBBS, MDInterests: Asthma, COPD, Allergy, Rehab
drajay21@gmail.comDr. Hemant Kumar
Professor (Jr. Grade)
MBBS, MD, DNB, DMInterests: Airway, Interventions, Sleep Medicine
drhemantkumar14@gmail.comDr. Mrityunjaya Singh
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MD, DMInterests: Interventions, ILD, Critical Care
dr.mrityunjaya@gmail.comDr. Sulakshana Gautam
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MDInterests: TB, Pleural Diseases, Allergy
sulakshanagautam.mbbs87g@gmail.comDr. Pulkit Gupta
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MDInterests: Asthma, Lung Cancer, Interventions
dr.pulkitgupta010@gmail.comResidents Support Grid
Senior Residents
- Dr. Sagar Jain
- Dr. Aman Saxena
- Dr. Kanak Verma
Junior Residents (Non-PG)
- Dr. Sashwat Kesarwani
- Dr. Dilip Kumar
- Dr. Salabh Vikram Singh
Academic Framework & Future Roadmaps
Current Training Architecture
- Regular seminars, journal clubs, and case discussions.
- Undergraduate (MBBS) & Postgraduate training structured to NMC specifications.
- Continuous PhD program clinical registration pipelines.
Future Program Rollouts
- MD Respiratory Medicine (Upcoming Track)
- DM Pulmonary Medicine Program
- Postdoctoral Certificate in Interventional Pulmonology
Strategic Roadmap Targets
01. Service Expansion
Further expansion of advanced interventional pulmonology services.
02. ICU Infrastructure
Establishment of a standalone state-of-the-art Respiratory ICU configuration.
03. Special Rehab Centers
Development of a dedicated institutional Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre.
04. Trials & Telemedicine
Initiation of advanced research programs, multicentric trials, and telemedicine services.