Dr. Vijil Rahulan

Dr. Vijil Rahulan is a Pulmonologist and Lung Transplant Specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience spanning India and the United States. He specialises in the management of complex end-stage lung diseases and critical care pulmonology. He has been a pioneer in advanced respiratory medicine, including leading multidisciplinary teams for highly complex transplant procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Vijil Rahulan K?

• Expertise in Lung Transplantation: Dr. Vijil has played a crucial, active role in India's first successful single lung transplant performed in 2011 and has since been involved in over 150 lung transplantations.
• Global Medical Expertise: Backed by 7 years of full-time consultative practice in the USA, bringing international protocols to Indian critical care and pulmonology.
• Complex Airway Management: Highly skilled in advanced interventional bronchoscopy, post-transplant airway complication management, and respiratory infection control, ensuring long-term graft survival.
• Extensive Board Certifications: Holds prestigious Diplomate status from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, validating clinical excellence.
• Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Care: Vastly experienced in directing intensive care units (ICUs) and planning precise immunosuppression protocols for transplant patients to minimise rejection risks.