About 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.
Location
MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India(1993)- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA(1999)
- Fellowship, Fellowship, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA
- Fellowship, Fellowship, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA (2002)
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) – USA (2002)
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) – USA
- Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine – (Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine)
Memberships
- American Society of Critical Care Medicine
- American Association of Bronchology
- American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
- Executive Committee Member, Indian Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
- Member, Indian Chest Society
- Member, Chest Council of India
- Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
- HOD, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai(2020)
- Consultant, Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Papers Published
- Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Respiratory Multiplex PCR in Lung Transplant in the Perioperative Period (2025)
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- Challenges of lung transplantation in India – Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2021)
- Donor lung management: Changing perspectives – Lung India (2021)
- Immunosuppression in Lung Transplantation: Changing Perspectives – Indian Journal of Transplantation (2021)
- Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: A rare disease treated with lung transplantation, first case from India – Lung India (2019)
- Airway Complications Post Lung Transplantation: Largest Single Centre Indian Experience
- Tailored Immunosuppression Using CYP3A5 Metaboliser Status in Heart and Lung Transplant Cases - An Indian Study
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FAQ's About Dr. Vijil Rahulan
Where does Dr. Vijil Rahulan practice?
Dr. Vijil Rahulan practices at KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad
What is the specialty of Dr. Vijil Rahulan?
Dr. Vijil Rahulan specialty is Pulmonologist
What is the experience of Dr. Vijil Rahulan?
Dr. Vijil Rahulan is Pulmonologist with 25 years of experience.
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