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Dr. Sumant Pajankar

Dr. Sumant Pajankar

Specialist Respiratory Medicine

Specialty: Internal Medicine

  • Dr. Sumant is a Pulmonologist with 35 years of experience.

    Undergone training as an undergraduate and postgraduate in one of the reputed institute in India, Seth G.S. Medical college and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai securing 1st rank in MD Chest Medicine, at University of Mumbai. Later become Tutor in K.E.M. Hospital in the department of Chest Medicine and trained undergraduate students.

    He performs Flexible Fibre Optic Bronchoscopy for diagnostic and sometimes therapeutic indications. Manages pleural effusion and pneumothorax patients with aspiration and intercostal drainage.

    In Oman, joined team of respiratory and internal medicine at Royal Hospital. Was instrumental in establishing Respiratory Department at Sultan Qaboos Hospital, Salalah. Which helped in better care of patients with respiratory illnesses.

    Also worked in Al Rahma Hospital, one of the oldest in Oman as a referral center for all Tuberculosis patients in Oman, could streamline treatment. Joined Al Nahdha Hospital when it opened department of Internal medicine.

    He is proficient in English, Hindi, Marathi and can converse in Arabic.

    Area of expertise: Bronchial Asthma, COPD, ILD, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Respiratory failure