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Introduction
The Department of Pulmonary Medicine has been functioning successfully since the inception of GMC, Surat in the initial years as an extension of Medicine Department and later on as an independent unit since October, 1999. Within a short period of time, this department has proved its vitality in providing quality care and treatment for a huge number of patients suffering from Tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments. We provide our services not only to the patients from South Gujarat but also to the neighbouring states. The department has also progressed in its academic achievements as our PG courses (M.D. TB & Chest Diseases and Diploma TB & Chest diseases) started in the year 2008 and were recognised by the MCI in 2012. All the staff members are enthusiastic working for the constant betterment of patient care and hospital facilities.
Facilities available at our Department
- Diagnosis and treatment of Tuberculosis under RNTCP guidelines
- GeneXpert Laboratory for the diagnosis of Drug-Resistant TB using CB-NAAT ( Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)
- Separate DOTS Plus ward for the Programmatic Management of MDR-TB. This is the only specialized center in South Gujarat.
- IRL (Intermediate Reference Laboratory) will soon be added to our setup.
- Pulmonary Function Testing and Inhalational Therapy for Obstructive Airway Diseases are available on OPD basis.
- Video Assisted Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy.
- Whole Body Plethesmography for DLCO.
- Polysomnographic Study for diagnosis of Sleep Disorders.
- Lung Biopsy for the diagnosis of Lung Tumors.
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Therapy available.
We observed and celebrated the World TB day on 24th March, 2015 with the slogan “Reach the 3 million” and spread awareness to the common people. We also observed the World Asthma Day on 6th May,2014 , the World COPD Day on 19th Nov, 2014 and World Lung Cancer Day on 1st August,2014. Pneumovac and influenza vaccines are administered to COPD,Elderly and Immunocompromised Patients on regular basis in indoor as well OPD patients.
DEPARTMENT’S GOAL
- This department believes in providing quality care and treatment for patients suffering from Tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments.
- The facilities of the department are not just limited to the management of Tuberculosis(including MDR & XDR-TB management) but also includes sleep medicine, Bronchoscopy, DLCO and Body Plethesmography.
- We provide our services not only to the patients from South Gujarat but also to the neighbouring states.
- The department is very active in following the educational guidelines of MCI aiding in the overall academic development of the students.
- We strongly support for the constant better care of patients and hospital facilities.
Faculty Members
| Sr.No. | Name of The Faculty | Degree | Registration Number | Designation | Photo |
| 1 | Dr Parul Vadgama | MBBS,MD | G-33554,G-14323 | Professor & Head |  |
| 2 | Dr Khyati Shamaliya | MBBS, MD | G-40306,G-19625 | Associate Professor |  |
| 3 | Dr Grinish Tamakuwala | MBBS, MD | G-49228,G-25323 | Associate Professor |  |
| 4 | Dr Bharti Italiya | MBBS, MD | G-61629,G-33386 | Assistant Professor |  |
| 5 | Dr Chintankumar Patel | MBBS, MD | G-60529,G-36177 | Assistant Professor |  |
Unit wise Faculty And Resident List
UNIT 1
| 1. | DR. PARUL VADGAMA | PROFESSOR & HOD |
| 2. | DR. GRINISH TAMAKUWALA | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 3. | DR. Bharti Italiya | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 4. | DR. Jigar Desai | Senior RESIDENT |
| 5. | DR. Hetal Karamata | THIRD YEAR RESIDENT |
| 6. | DR.PARTHIBAN K | Third YEAR RESIDENT |
| 7. | DR Ram Ishwar | SECOND YEAR RESIDENT |
| 8. | DR Mayuri Upase | SECOND YEAR RESIDENT |
| 9. | DR.Swetal Vasava | FIRST YEAR RESIDENT |
| 10. | Dr. Hiren Khamal | FIRST YEAR RESIDENT |
| 11. | Dr. Musatafa Hussain | FIRST YEAR RESIDENT |
UNIT 2
| 1. | DR. KHYATI SHAMALIYA | ASSociate PROFESSOR and Head of the unit |
| 2. | DR. Bhoomika Patel | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 3. | DR. Chintan Patel | SENIOR RESIDENT |
| 4. | DR. Nilkanth Chaudhari | THIRD YEAR RESIDENT |
| 5. | DR. Tai Gungtey | THIRD YEAR RESIDENT |
| 6. | DR. Darshna Solanki | SECOND YEAR RESIDENT |
| 7. | DR. Sathiya Palani | SECOND YEAR RESIDENT |
| 8. | DR. Sampada Gaonkar | FIRST YEAR RESIDENT |
| 9. | DR. Nidhi Italiya | FIRST YEAR RESIDENT |
DTC(District Tb Center is present in the same premises.
CORE ACTIVITIES
OPD BASIS
- To deal with TB cases including extra-pulmonary Tb cases with Initiation of Treatment according to Category under DOTS.
- Daily management of other Chest diseases, Asthma, COPD,pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, ILD, Cor-Pulmonale, Lung abcess, Pleural Diseases.
- To deal with references from other departments.
- Daily Spirometry in indicated patients.
- MT Test
- Immunization with Pneumovax & Influenza Vaccine.
- Ultrasonic Nebulization for OPD patients.
- Education for Inhalational Therapy.
INDOOR BASIS
- Management of Complicated pulmonary TB, Hydropneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Hemoptysis etc.
- Other Chest diseases, Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, ILD, Cor-Pulmonale, Lung abcess, Pleural Diseases.
- Management of Lung Carcinoma in collaboration with LCDC.
- Diagnosis and Management of OSA, performing sleep study twice a week.
- Daily Spirometry, DLCO & body plethesmography in indoor indicated patients.
- Flexible Bronchoscopy in indicated patients on regular basis.
- MT Test
- Immunization with Pneumovax & Influenza Vaccine.
- USG guided fluid Aspiration and CT guided Lung Biopsy in Indicated patients.
- Central oxygen line and O2 concentrator facilities are available.
ADDITIONAL WORK
- On OPD basis, we daily do average 40 sputum Examination for AFB smear.
- Suspected MDR-TB patient’s specimen sent to IRL for Culture and DST.
- We have the facility at our DTC site of GeneXpert Laboratory for the diagnosis of Drug-Resistant TB using CB-NAAT.(Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)
- We have DRTB centre(J4 Ward) catering all Districts of South Gujarat doing management of confirmed MDR-TB cases (Pulmonary + Extrapulmonary TB cases) like Initiation of Treatment, management of Adverse Drug Reactions and Management of Other Complications.
PATIENT LOAD
| PATIENTS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| OPD | Annual | 36942 | 18584 | 41446 |
| Daily Average | 136 | 67 | 153 | |
| J4 Ward | Annual | 3164 | 1404 | 1755 |
| Daily average | 9 | 4 | 10 | |
| DOTS PLUS Site | Annual | 388 | 207 | 250 |
| Daily average | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| J3 Ward | Annual | - | 600 | 1383 |
| Daily average | - | 4 | 6 |
Postgraduate Course started in June 2009 with yearly admission of one Degree and one Diploma student recognized by MCI in 2012.
| ON PART OF UNDERGRADUATES | ON PART OF POSTGRADUATES | ON PART OF OTHER PARAMEDICAL STAFF |
| 1.As per clinical posting 2.Theory Lectures on every Tuesday as per schedule | 1.Every Tuesday – Journal Reading 2.Every Second Week Thursday – Seminar resentation 3.Every Second Week Friday – Case Presentation and Discussion | 1.Physiotherapy Students-Every Tuesday |
ABSTRACTS FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
| Sr.No | Name of the Paper | Conference | Authors |
| 1. | Ethambutol induced optic neuritis in 20 year female leads to complete irreversible blindness in both eyes in CAT IV regime for MDR TB;Nov 2013 NAPCON | Nov 2013 | Dr. Gopal Sing Solanke Dr. Arunkumar S Roy Dr. Shyam Krishnan Dr. M.Z. Patel |
| 2. | A case of Solitary Pulmonary Nodule; GIMACON 2013 | 2013 | Dr. Arunkumar S Roy Dr. Shyam Krishnan Dr. Gopal Sing Solanke Dr. M.Z. Patel |
| 3. | A case of secondary Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis; ICAAICON Dec 2013 | Oct 2013 | Dr. Shyam Krishnan Dr. Arunkumar S Roy Dr. Gopal Sing Solanke Dr. M.Z. Patel |
| 4. | A case report on William Campbell syndrome in an adult Patient | CIMSCON 2013 | Dr. Ravi Vaviya Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. Khyati D Shamaliya Dr. M. Z. Patel |
| 5. | Exploring the delays in Collection of sample,Diagnosis & Treatment of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in a Tertiary Hospital of South Gujarat.(ORAL presentation at APSM-GC CONFERENCE) | 2013 | Dr. Shiv Kumar Yadav Dr.M.Z. Patel Dr.Abhay Kavishwar Dr.S.L. Kantharia |
| 6. | Investigating the factors associated with Multi Drug Resistant-Tuberculosis in Surat District-a Case Control Study. | IAPSM-GC CONFERENCE December 2014 | Dr. Shiv Kumar Yadav \\Dr. Rahul Damor Dr. S. L. Kantharia Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Mani Tiwari |
| 7. | Prevalence of Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis among patients with Multi Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: - a Retrospective analysis from a Tertiary Care Hospital of Western Region of India. | IMA conference December 2014 | Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. K. Shamaliya Dr. Shiv Kumar Yadav |
| 8. | Investigating the factors associated with Multi Drug Resistant-Tuberculosis in Surat District -a Case Control Study. | NATCON Feb 2015 | Dr. Shiv Kumar Yadav Dr. Rahul Damor Dr. S. L. Kantharia Dr. M. Z .Patel Dr.Mani Tiwari |
| 9. | Retrospective analysis of MDR-TB patients registered under RNTCP in a Public sector hospital of western region of India. | NATCON Feb 2015 | Dr. Mani Tiwari \Dr. Arun S Roy Dr. M .Z. Patel Dr. K. Shamaliya Dr. Girinish Tamakuwala Dr. Shiv Kumar Yadav |
| 10. | Ototoxicity associated with usage of injectable Kanamycin in Drug Resistant TB Patient (Cat IV Eligible) | NATCON Feb 2015 | Dr. Arun S Roy Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. K. Shamaliya Dr. Ravi Vaviya Dr. Shiv Kumar Yadav |
| 11. | Capreomycin Induced Electrolyte Imbalance In A 13-Year Old Female Under Cat-V Regimen For Extensive Drug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis | NATCON Feb 2015 | Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr.Ravi Vaviya Dr.Bhaskar Bamaniya Dr. K. Shamaliya Dr. M. Z. Patel |
| 12. | Presentation of Renal Amyloidosis in a patient of Pulmonary Tuberculosis | JIC 2015 | Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. Arun S Roy Dr. Girinish Tamakuwala Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. M. Z. Patel |
| 13. | Drug induced peripheral neuropathy in 30 year old male under cat –V regimen for Extensive Drug Resistant Tuberculosis | JIC 2015 | Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. Arun S Roy |
| 14. | Adverse Drug Reactions observed in Extensively Drug Resistant (XDR-TB) Tuberculosis patients within six months of Initiation of Second line Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (CAT-V) in tertiary care center of Southern Gujarat, India | Nescon 2015 | Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr.M. Z. Patel |
| 15. | Peripheral neuropathy in XDR-TB patients on second line anti-tubercular therapy | ERS 2015 International Congress | Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 16. | Utility of Intrapleural streptokinase in Diabetic patient | RSSDI-2016 | Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 17. | Primary Choriocarcinoma of Lung- A rare presentation of choriocarcinoma with diagnostic dilemma between Primary Lung tumour or metastatic tumour | NAPCON 2016 | Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Sabarinath |
| 18. | Renal Amyloidosis in patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis | NAPCON-2016 | Dr. Bhavika Kantharia Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 19. | Utility of Expert MTB/Rifampicin Assay in pediatric patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis coming to tertiary health centre of south Gujarat | NAPCON-2016 | Dr. Sabarinath Dr. Parul Vadgam Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 20. | Silicotuberculosis mimicking Sarcoidosis- Precision Pulmonology | NAPCON-2017 | Dr. Shubham Dwivedi Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 21. | Acute Mercury Poisoning presented as Interstitial pneumonitis. Diagnostic and treatment Challenge | NESCON-2017 | Dr. Sabarinath Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 22. | Silicotuberculasis –A vivid Presentation | NAPCON-2018 | Dr. Mansi Vadgama Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala |
| 23. | Vivid Presentastion of Pneumocystis Carini Pneumonia in Human Immunodeficiency Virus infected Patients | NAPCON-2018 | Dr. Sapna Jain Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Grinish Tamakuvala |
| 24. | Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst mimic Necrotic Consolidation –A case presentation | NAPCON-2018 | Dr. Robin patel Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 25. | Pulmonary Atriovenous Malformation in a case of Tuberculous Sequale | GIMACON-2019 | Dr. Mansi Vadgama Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala |
| 26. | Respiratory Complication in Down’s syndrome –Subacute Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Vs Idiopathic Subpleural Cyst | GIMACON-2019 | Dr. Sapna Jain Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. M.Z. Patel |
| 27. | Squmaous Cell Carcinoma Of Lung Masquerading as a Organizing Peumonia | NAPCON-2019 | Dr. Asha Gundrasiya Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 28. | Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma presented as Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum | ACPGCON-2019 | Dr. Vaishali J. Rohit Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 29. | Squamous cell carcinoma of lung in a 20 years old non smoking male | GIMACON 2019 | Dr. Jignesh Gengadiya Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Khyati Shamaliya Dr Bhoomika Patel |
| 30. | A case of Viral Pneumonia in a PLWH patient | JIC-2019 | Dr. Aarathi Nair Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Grinish Tamakuvala |
| 31. | Idiopathic Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum- A unique presentation | JIC-2019 | Dr. Muneera AP Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Grinish Tamakuvala |
| 32. | A case of Rifampicin induced thrombocytopenia in sputum positive pulmonary tuberculosis – A rare presentation | NAPCON-2019 | Dr. Muneera AP Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuvala |
| 33. | A rare case of Female Kartagener’s Syndrome | NAPCON-2019 | Dr. Arathi Nair Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuvala |
| 34. | A rare case presentation – Diagnostic Dilemma between multiple myeloma Vs. Multifocal Tuberculous Osteomyelitis with Lung Abcess | GIMACON-2019 | Dr. Aarathi Nair Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 35. | Renal Tuberculosis presenting as acute kidney injury A case report | GIMACON 2019 | Dr Sreerag Varior Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 36. | Secendary Pneumothorax: A rare Presentyation of Silicotuberculosis | NAPCON-2020 | Dr. Vaishali J. Rohit Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 37. | A rare case of Kartagener’s Syndrome presenting at a tertiary centre | NAPCON-2020 | Dr. Jignesh Gengadiya Dr Parul Vadgama Dr. Bhoomika Patel |
| 38. | Alpha 1 Antitrypsin deficiency An underrecognised cause of empyema | NAPCON-2020 | Dr. Sreerag Varior Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuvala |
| 39. | Idiopathic Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum A unique case report | NATCON-2020 | Dr. Jigar Desai Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 40. | Pulmonary Spindle Cell Carcinoma A rare case report | NATCON-2020 | Dr. Dhwani Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya |
| 41. | A case of viral pneumonia in a PLWH patient | NATCON-2020 | Dr. Meera Nandakumar Dr. Grinish Tamakuvala Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 42. | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation in a patient with tuberculosis sequels: a rare cause of hemoptysis | NATCON-2020 | Dr Chintan Patel Dr. Bhoomika Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama |
| 43. | Idiopathic spontaneous pneumomediastinum | GUJTBCON 2022 | Dr Hetal Karamata Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 44. | A rare case of Wegener’s Granulomatosis presented with Hemoptysis | GIMACON 2022 | Dr Hetal Karamata Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 45. | A case report of Dapsone induced Methaemoglobinemia : A rare hematological complication | NAPCON 2023 | Dr Hetal Karamata Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 46. | Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis In A Case Of Newly Diagnosed Bronchial Asthma | ACPGCON 2023 | Dr Sathiya Palani Dr Khyati Shamaliya Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 47. | Progressive Massive Fibrosis (PMF) In Young Age Case Report. | BRONCHOCON 2024 | Dr Sathiya Palani |
| 48. | Granulomatosis With Polyangitis A Rare Cause Of Massive Hemoptysis Case Report | ACPGCON 2023 | Dr Princy MP Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 49. | Pneumomediastinum In A Case Of Bronchial Asthma: A Case Report | BRONCHOCON 2024 | Dr Princy MP |
| 50. | Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia Presenting As A Case Of Recurrent Pneumonia | ACPGCON 2023 | Dr Mayuri Upase Dr Khyati Shamaliya Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 51. | Foreign Body Mimicking Mucus Plug In Bronchus | ACPGCON 2023 | Dr Ram Ishwar Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Grinish Tamakuwala |
| 52. | Multifocal Micronodular Pneumocyte Hyperplasia In A Male Patient With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex | ACPGCON 2023 | Dr Darshna Solanki Dr Bhoomika Patel Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 53. | Patent Ductus Arteriosus: An Uncommon Cause Of Hemoptysis In Adults | NAPCON 2023 | Dr Tai Gungtey Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 54. | Bedaquiline Resistance In A Case Of 19 Year Old Drug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis Case | Dr Tai Gungtey Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Grinish Tamakuwala | |
| 55. | Rare Presentation Of Tuberculosis: A Case Report | NAPCON 2023 | Dr Parthiban K Dr Khyati Shamaliya Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 56. | Pulmonary Mycetoma in a case of post Tuberculosis sequelae: A case report | GIMACON | Dr Parthiban K Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Bhoomika Patel |
| 57. | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations in a patient with post tuberculosis sequels | GUJTBCON 2022 | Dr Parthiban K Dr Bhoomika Patel Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 58. | Pneumocystic Carrini Pneumonia, Unusual Radiological Presentation | GUJTBCON 2022 | Dr Nilkanthchandra S Chaudhari Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Khyati Shamaliya |
| 59. | Tuberculosis and Sarcoidosis overlap: A clinical challenge from diagnosis to treatment | NAPCON 2023 | Dr Nilkanthchandra S Chaudhari Dr Bharati Italiya Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Khyati Shamaliya |
| 60. | A Rare Side Effect Of Isoniazid : Drug induced Lupus Erythematosus | BRONCHOCON 2024 | Dr Hiren Khamal Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Grinish Tamakuwala |
| 61. | Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis : A case report | ACPGCON 2024 | Dr Nidhi Italiya Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Khyati Shamaliya Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 62. | A rare case of Fluroquinolone induced Psuedomembranous Colitis | ACPGCON 2024 | Dr Svetal Vasava Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Parul Vadgama |
| 63. | Pediatric Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis – A rare case report | BRONCHOCON 2024 | Dr Sampada Gaonker |
| 64. | Levofloxacin induced secondary intracranial hypertension | BRONCHOCON 2024 | Dr Mustafa Hussain |
PUBLICATIONS
| S.NO | Topic of Research | Author | Publication |
| 1. | A study of correlation of 6 minute walk test (6MWT) &spirometry findings in COPD patients | Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr. Bhoomika patel | International Journal of Reasearch in Medicine |
| 2. | To Study clinical pattern of extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV positive patients | Dr. Grinish Tamakuwal Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Bhoomika patel | International Journal of Reasearch in Medicine |
| 3. | Obstructive sleep apnoea : a study of polysomnographiccharacterics among patients attending new civil hospital, surat and its correlation with various medical comorbidities | Dr. ParulVadgama Dr.Sabarinath Ravichandar Dr. M.Z.Patel | Journal of Evidence based medicine Healthcare |
| 4. | A study of Pulmonary manifestations in collagen vascular diseases | Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Pankaj Garg | National Journal of Community Medicine |
| 5. | A study of effect of subcutaneous Immunotherapy in treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma in Udaipur, India | J S Matta Bhoomika Patel Chandra ShekharJaiswal M L Ved | Int J Med Res Prof |
| 6. | Assessment of inhalational techniques and their common errors in Bronchial asthma patients coming to tertiary hospital of south gujarat | Dr Khyati Shamaliya Shivani dalal Dr. Anas patni | International journal of Respiratory care 2020 |
| 7. | An intrapleural instillation of streptokinase in multiloculated tuberculous empyema thoracis. Does it avoid surgery? - A case report | Dr Zalak Asodiya Dr Parul vadgama Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Arathi nair Dr Asha Gudrashiya | Indian journal of applied research |
| 8. | Outcome of Chemical Pleurodesis in patients with Recurrent Pleural Effusion Coming to Tertiary Health Care Centre | Dr Parul vadgama Dr. Mansi Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. Zalak Asodiya | International Journal of Scintific Research |
| 9. | Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Mimic Necrotic Consolidation- A Case Report | Dr. Robin Patel Dr Parul vadgama Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Mansi Vadgama Dr. Vaishali J. Rohit | Indian journal of applied research |
| 10. | Squmaous Cell Carcinoma Of Lung Masquerading as a Organizing Peumonia | Dr. Asha Gundrasiya Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. Sapna Jain Dr. Khyati Shamaliya | Indian journal of applied research |
| 11. | Impact of lockdown on Tuberculosis management during SARS CoV 2 pandemic in Surat(Urban & Rural): A mixed method study | Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Bhoomika Patel | A National Jounal of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine |
| 12. | A rare case of Kartagener’s Syndrome presenting at tertiary care centre | Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. Jignesh Gengadiya | Indian Journal of Applied Research |
| 13. | Alpha -1 antitrypsin deficiency -An under recognized cause of emphysema | Dr.parul vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Sreeragg varior | International journalof scientific research ISSNO 2249 555X |
| 14. | Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a case of Microscopic Polyangitis. | Dr. Dhwani Patel Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala | International Journal of Scientific Research 2023 |
| 15. | Active case finding of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infection among prisoners of South Gujarat: A cross sectional study | Dr J K Kosambiya DrParulVadgama Dr U. C. Samuydatha DrDhavalRathod Dr Rutu Buch Dr Rahul Damor | National Journal of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine |
| 16. | Tuberculous lymph node in in neck chain: A study of common entity at a tertiary care level in south Gujarat, Surat | Dr Sapana S Jain Dr Bhoomika D Patel Dr Grinish P Tamakuwala Dr Parul K Vadgama Dr Chintan R Patel Dr Srishty M Agarwal Dr Rahul N Patel | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
| 17. | Idiopathic spontaneous pneumomediastinum – A unique presentation | Dr Muneera A P, Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Arathi R Nair Dr Robin Patel | Indian Journal of Applied Research |
| 18. | Effectiveness of anti-tuberculosis drugs in tuberculosis and HIC co infected patients coming to tertiary health-care center in South Gujarat | Dr Robinkumar Ratilal Patel Dr Parul Vadgama Dr Khyati Shamaliya | National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| 19. | Clinical profile and outcome in patients with rifampicin resistant tuberculosis taking shorter multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment regimen at a tertiary care hospital in South Gujarat | Dr Muneera A P Dr Grinish Tamakuwala Dr Jignesh Gengadiya Dr Parul Vadgama | National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
RESEARCH WORK
| No. | Topic of Dissertation | Author | Year/Month |
| 1. | A study of clinical pattern of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV positive patients | Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr. Rajesh Solanki Dr. Savita Jindal | 2012 |
| 2. | A study of diagnostic approach in pleural effusion in adults | Dr. Dharmendra Bamaniya Dr. M.Z. Patel | 2013 |
| 3. | A prospective study of hydropneumothorax | Dr. Gopal Sing Solanke Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr. Khyati Shamaliya | 2014 |
| 4. | A study of the effectiveness and safety of AKT CAT IV in MDR pulmonary TB cases after 6 months (Intensive Phase) | Dr. Arun Roy Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr. Khyati Shamaliya | 2012 till date |
| 5. | A study for the prevalence of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis and HIV Co-infection amongst Sputum AFB Positive Pulmonary TB patients at DR TB Center Site, Surat Under PMDT Program | Dr. Mani Tiwari Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr. Khyati Shamaliya | 2013 |
| 6. | A study of correlation of 6-Minute Walk test and Spirometric Findings in stable COPD Patients | Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr. Khyati Shamaliya | 2014 |
| 7. | Obstructive sleep Apnea: A study of polysomnographic characteristics of patients attending New Civil Hospital, Surat | Dr. Sabarinath Ravichandar Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr.Parul Vadgama | 2015 |
| 8. | Yield of different diagnostic modality in diagnosis of lung cancer in patients coming to New Civil Hospital, Surat | Dr. Shubham Dwivedi Dr. M.Z. Patel Dr.Parul Vadgama | 2016 |
| 9. | Inhalation Budesonide in the treatment of patients with mild Covid -19 | Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Bhoomika Patel | 2020 |
| 10. | Evaluate the effectiveness ,safety and tolerability of various doses of Linezolod in combination with Bedaquiline and Pretomanid in Adults with Pre-Extensively Drug Resistant (Pre-XDR) ,Or Treatment Intolerant/Non-resonsive Multidrug –Resistant ( MDRTI/NR) Pulmonary Tuberculosis In India.ONGOING | Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr.Grinish Tamakuwala | |
| 11. | An Analytical and Diagnostic Study of clinical profile of pleural effusion in adults | Dr. Chintan Patel | 2022 |
| 12. | Study of clinical profile of post pulmonary tuberculosis complications in patients treated for pulmonary tuberculosis coming to tertiary care centre in south gujarat” | Dr Meera Nandakumar | 2022 |
| 13. | Co-relation of serum magnesium and vitamin D levels in severity of patients of bronchial asthma coming to tertiary health centre in south Gujarat. | Dr. Dhwani Patel | 2022 |
| 14. | A Sleep analysis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients coming to tertiary health care centres of south gujarat | Dr. Jigar Desai | 2022 |
| 15. | Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of shorter oral Bedaquiline based regimen in regimen in patient with rifampicin resistance pulmonary tuberculosis coming to tertiary care in south Gujarat. | Dr.Parthiban K | ONGOING |
| 16. | Clinical and Spirometric characteristics of non-smoker COPD patients coming to tertiary care hospiotal, South Gujarat | Dr. Tai Gungtey | ONGOING |
| 17. | A study of clinical profile and management of pleural empyema in patient coming to to a tertiary care hospital | Dr. Hetal Karamata | ONGOING |
| 18. | A Study of clinical rofile and treatment outcome of Mono H ( Isoniazid) resistance case of pulmonary tuberculosis patients of tertiary care hospital of South Gujarat | Dr.Nilkanth Chaudhary | ONGOING |
| 19. | Assessment of the proportion and various risk factors for inadequately controlled asthma in diagnosed Bronchial Asthma patients coming to the tertiary care hospital in South Gujarat. | Dr Princy MP\\Dr Parul Vadgama\\Dr Grinish Tamakuwala | Ongoing |
| 20. | Study of Anemia in Tuberculosis patients coming to tertiary health care hospital in South Gujarat. | Dr Ram Ishwar\\Dr Parul Vadgama\\Dr Khyati Shamaliya | Ongoing |
| 21. | To study various pulmonary manifestations in patients of connective tissue disorders presenting to Tertiary Health Care Center, Surat - A cross sectional study. | Dr Mayuri Upase Dr Parul Vadgama\\Dr Khyati Shamaliya\\Dr Grinish Tamakuwala | Ongoing |
| 22. | To study clinical, radiological and histopathological profile of newly diagnosed small cell and non small cell lung cancer at tertiary care hospital. | Dr Darshna Solanki\\Dr Bhoomika Patel\\Dr Parul Vadgama | Ongoing |
| 23. | A study of pulmonary manifestations of sickle cell disease in patients coming to tertiary care hospital in South Gujarat. | Dr Sathiya Palani\\Dr Khyati Shamaliya\\Dr Parul Vadgama\\Dr Ashwin Vasava | Ongoing |
AWARDS
| Sr.No | Name of the Paper | Conference | Authors |
| 1. | A case of Solitary Pulmonary Nodule; GIMACON 2013 | 2013 | Dr. Arunkumar S Roy Dr. Shyam Krishnan (presenting author) Dr. Gopal Sing Solanke Dr. M.Z. Patel |
| 2. | Drug induced peripheral neuropathy in 30 year old male under cat –V regimen for Extensive Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (SECOND RUNNER UP) | JIC 2015 | Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. M. Z. Patel Dr. Mani Tiwari (presenting author) Dr. Arun S Roy |
| 3. | Presentation of Renal Amyloidosis in a patient of Pulmonary Tuberculosis(THIRD RUNNER UP) | JIC 2015 | Dr. Mani Tiwari (presenting author) Dr. Arun S Roy Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. M. Z. Patel |
| 4. | Presentation of a Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a case of Microscopic Polangitis: A rare case report(1st Prize) | NAPCON 2021 | Dr. Dhwani Patel (Presenting author) Dr. Parul Vadgama Dr. Grinish Tamakuwala |
| 5. | Presentation of COVID-19 and Pneumothorax: A case series(1st Prize) | GUJTBCON 2022 | Dr. Jigar Desai (Presenting Author) Dr. Khyati Shamaliya Dr. Parul Vadgama |
Development Plan for Next 2 Years
*Flexible Thoracoscope for Throracoscopy in Indicated patients. *Allergy Testing Lab and Immunotherapy. *Endo-bronchial Ultrasound and Biopsy.