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    Dr Ilangho R P

    Respiratory Medicine

    37+ Years Experience

    MD; FRCP ( Glasgow) ; DTRD

    Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

    English,Hindi,Telugu,Tamil

    Mon - Sat

    12:00 -17:30

    Dr Ilangho R P
    Dr Ilangho R P

    Respiratory Medicine

    37+ Years Experience

    MD; FRCP ( Glasgow) ; DTRD

    Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

    English,Hindi,Telugu,Tamil

    Mon - Sat

    12:00 -17:30

    Description

    Dr. Ilangho R P is a highly experienced Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With an impressive 37 years of clinical practice, he has established himself as a trusted physician in the field of respiratory health. Dr. Ilangho's extensive qualifications include an MBBS, MD, FRCP, and DTRD, showcasing his deep commitment to medical education and professional excellence. As a part of the Apollo group, he utilizes advanced medical technologies and protocols to provide exceptional care to his patients.

    Fluent in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, Dr. Ilangho is dedicated to ensuring that a diverse patient base can communicate effectively regarding their health concerns. His expertise encompasses a wide range of respiratory conditions, making him a critical resource for patients seeking specialized care for ailments such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other pulmonary disorders.

    Patients appreciate Dr. Ilangho's compassionate approach and thorough understanding of the latest advancements in pulmonology. Whether it’s through comprehensive consultations or personalized treatment plans, he strives to empower his patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their conditions effectively. Dr. Ilangho R P is not only a skilled practitioner but also a patient advocate who is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with respiratory challenges.

    Experience
    1. Vice-President (Medical) – BreatheEazy Clinic, for  Apollo Hospitals Group, India`s FIRST Disease Management Programme, since June 2008 TILL 2014. BreatheEazy Clinic is for Asthma & COPD [ Bronchitis]
    2. Working in Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai since 1995
    3. Post Graduate Teaching faculty in various fields  at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai for more than 27 years
    4. Ethics Committee Member -Apollo Hospitals, 2003 – 2006.
    5. Executive Editor – Apollo Hospitals, in- house journal,

                ‘Apollo Hospitals Proceedings’, since its inception in planning, design and content,    

                     2003 till closure.

    1. The first `Academic Medical Post Graduate  Coordinator` - for the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai since   2005  [ when the PG programme started]till DATE! taking care of about -on an average-10 PG Medical Diplomate National Board Students [ affiliated to the Government of India] >This Apollo Respiratory Medicine Department attracts the top ranks in the All India Medical PG Entrance Examinations & Provides a near 100% pass results.
    2. Coordinator -HEAD- for the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai since   2005 till 2015!              
    3. Given numerous Radio & TV talks
    4. Quiz Master for Medical Students regularly at Apollo Hospitals & others.  
    5. Examiner for Postgraduate medical students in Respiratory medicine in various government & private medical colleges .
    6. Member: Institutional Ethical Committee -The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R   Medical University, Chennai, India. 2013-2016
    7. Member: The Global Advisory Board of: The Disease Management Association of India (DMAI)-2009-2013
    8. 13.Consultant to many City hospitals.

     

    Memberships

     

    EDUCATION :

    ·MBBS

               Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India – November 1986

    ?DTRD (Diploma in Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) #

           Madras Medical College, Chennai, India – April 1990

           # University (State) First-Rank

    ?MD

           Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India – April 1995

    • FRCP (Glasg)

           Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom       

                                                                                                                      –June 2007

     

    PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

    1.      PRESIDENT: Indian Medical Association, Apollo Hospitals - Thousand- lights branch, Chennai

    2.      Indian Association of Bronchology-Life Member.

    3.      Indian Medical Association-Life Member.

    4.      Indian Chest Society – Life member. ACCP (American College of Chest Physicians) – USA– Indian Chapter- Life Member. Association of Physicians of India –Life member.

    5.      Indian Critical Care Society – Life Member.

    6.      Fellow of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom.

    7.      VICE-PRESIDENT of FIRST ASSOCIATION OF PULMONOLOGISTS OF TAMILNADU- 2016 [APT] Member, Editorial Board, of FIRST Journal of Association of Pulmonologists of Tamilnadu [JAPI] 2016 Founder Member of Organizing Committee: FIRST TAPPCON Conference -Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Pulmonology Conference-2015 & 2016

    8.      Member: former-The Global Advisory Board of: The Disease Management Association of India (DMAI)

    Member: former-Institutional Ethical Committee -The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India. 

     

     

    Awards & Achievements
    • Registered Dietitian*Nutrition Faculty – Medvarsity*Guest lecture at Various Corporates*Guest Lecture At Nutrition Colleges*Nutrition column writer in Deccan Chronicle, Times of India, Eenadu, B Positive, Mens Health.
    Research & Publication

    RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

     

    Many in National & International Journals & Peer Reviewer for them.

    CLINICAL RESEARCH

    Principle Investigator, of Phase IV, Open-label, non-comparative, multicentric, trial, titled  ‘Use of Meropenem in the treatment of Moderate and Severe Infections’ in 2003.

    Investigator (Unblinded Physician) in, global, multicenter, double-blind, comparative, randomized, Phase III trial, to evaluate `The efficacy and safety of Micafungin versus Liposomal Amphotericin B in the treatment of Invasive Candidiasis and Candidaemia`, between 2003 to 2004.

    Investigator (Unblinded Physician) in Phase III, global, randomized double-blind comparative study of`` Micafungin versus Caspofungin as an antifungal treatment in patients with Invasive Candidiasis and Candidaemia`, in 2005.

    Abovementioned trials subjected to US FDA audit

    Trained in ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation Regulations - Good Clinical Practices).

    *Centre Principal Investigator, in the Writing Group of the Global Asthma Network Study Group- 2013 till date

    Drug Trials  -various  @    - Apollo Hospitals ,Chennai , India.

    PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
    1. RajBSingh, Babu Abraham, Guhan AR, Ilangho RP, Sanjay Sobti. Transbronchial Lung Biopsy through the Fibreoptic Bronchoscope. A Retrospective Analysis biopsied of 256 patients. Lung India 1998; 1:10-13.
    2. Narasimhan R, Ilangho RP, Seethalakshmi S. Polymerase Chain Reaction for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Lung India 1998; 1:150 – 154.
    3. Narasimhan R, Ilangho RP. Paper presentation – in National Conference in Respiratory Medicine titled `Transbronchial Lung Biopsy – A Retrospective Analysis`, Chennai, India, 1998.
    4. Narasimhan R, Ilangho RP, Mahadevan S. Case report – Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia, Lung India 1999; 1: 35-37.
    5. Narasimhan R, Gayathri AR, Ilangho RP. Transbronchial Lung Biopsy - A Retrospective Analysis. Pulmon 2004; 6:2:44-49.
    6. Ilangho RP, Jayaraman S. Case presentation – in National Conference in Respiratory Medicine titled `Rare Splenic Metastasis in Lung Cancer`- Ahmedabad, India, 2004.
    7. Ilangho RP, Jayaraman S. Case presentation – in National Conference in Respiratory Medicine titled `Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia-Critical and Pulmonary Care ` - Ahmedabad, India, 2004.
    8. Ilangho RP, Jayaraman S. Case Presentation -`Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma` in National Indian Bronchology Conference, New Delhi, India, 2005.
    9. Ilangho RP. REVIEW SERIES: Lung disease around the world: Lung health in India, Chronic Respiratory Disease; May 2007 4:107-110.
    10. Sharma M, Ilangho R.P.:“Role of fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO) in 

                         obstructive airway diseases in Indian population.”European Respiratory Society,

                          International Congress, 2015.

    1.  ERS- European Respiratory Society --2017

          A] Evaluation of Asthma Control using ACQ & comparison  with GINA criteria

                  Amarendra P ,Ilangho RP

              B} Risk factors in OSA

                  Meghna,  Ilangho RP

      12. R Narasimhan,B Rajagopalan,C Chandrasekhar,R Velraj, Ilangho Rp et al

                    :Comprehensive Overview and Evidence Based Clinical Approach to Covid-  19 - An Official Consensus Statement Endorsed By Association of   

                    Pulmonologist of Tamilnadu,  Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of  Tamil Nadu  ;  20203(4):1.DOI: 10.4103/WKMP-0215.309207

                    

      13. VaseemaThabassum Shaik, Ilangho Rp, K Bhaskaran :Utility of Ariscat (Assess respiratory risk in surgical patients in catalonia) score in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing     

              elective/emergency surgery in a tertiary care Hospital in India.Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu, 2021; 4(3):94. DOI: 10.4103/japt.japt_38_21

       

     

    List of Treatments
    Chest Disease Treatment
    Bronchitis Treatment
    Bronchiolitis Treatment
    Bronchiectasis Treatment
    Bronchial Asthma Treatment
    Chest Disease Treatment
    Bronchitis Treatment
    Bronchiolitis Treatment
    Bronchiectasis Treatment
    Bronchial Asthma Treatment
    List of Conditions
    Pleural Disease
    Obesity Related Lung Diseases
    Diseases Of The Chest
    Chronic Respiratory Disorders
    Aspergillosis
    Asthma
    Bronchiectasis
    Bronchitis
    Chronic Bronchitis
    Emphysema
    Histoplasmosis
    Silicosis
    Persistent Cough
    Hilar
    Sars
    Airway
    Shortness Of Breath
    Lung Abscess
    Specialty Diagnostics In Tuberculosis
    Asthma In Children
    Blastomycosis
    Fibrosis Of Lung
    Empyema Thoracis
    Covid
    Coughing Up Blood
    Chronic Bronchiectasis
    Chronic Asthma
    Breathlessness
    Breathing Problems
    Pleural Disease
    Obesity Related Lung Diseases
    Diseases Of The Chest
    Chronic Respiratory Disorders
    Aspergillosis
    Asthma
    Bronchiectasis
    Bronchitis
    Chronic Bronchitis
    Emphysema
    Histoplasmosis
    Silicosis
    Persistent Cough
    Hilar
    Sars
    Airway
    Shortness Of Breath
    Lung Abscess
    Specialty Diagnostics In Tuberculosis
    Asthma In Children
    Blastomycosis
    Fibrosis Of Lung
    Empyema Thoracis
    Covid
    Coughing Up Blood
    Chronic Bronchiectasis
    Chronic Asthma
    Breathlessness
    Breathing Problems
    FAQ's
    Dr. Ilangho's practice is located at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. This hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services and advanced medical treatments.
    Patients seek Dr. Ilangho's expertise for various respiratory conditions, including Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), Respiratory Tract Infections, and Tracheostomy procedures. For a complete list of services, please contact the hospital directly.
    Dr. Ilangho holds an MBBS, an MD in General Medicine, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) Glasgow, and possesses a Diploma in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases (DTRD).
    Dr. Ilangho specializes in pulmonology.
    Dr. Ilangho possesses 38 years of experience in pulmonology.
    Dr. Ilangho R. P. is a highly experienced Pulmonology/Respiratory Medicine specialist with over 33 years of experience. Holding MBBS, MD, FRCP, and DTRD degrees, he is a member of prestigious organizations including the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Association of Bronchology, Indian Chest Society, ACCP (American College of Chest Physicians), and the Indian Critical Care Society. He treats various respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and persistent cough, and performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, pulmonary function tests, and thoracentesis. He practices at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. Consultation fees start from Rs. 1000; discounts may apply.
    A pulmonologist is a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. This includes conditions affecting the airways, lungs, and respiratory muscles. Respiratory health, lung specialist, and pulmonary medicine are related areas of expertise.
    Pulmonologists manage various lung conditions, including airway inflammation, obstructed airways, alveolar damage from inhalants (dust, chemicals, smoke), genetic lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis, and respiratory illnesses like tuberculosis, asthma, and bronchitis. They provide expert care for treating these lung and airway problems.
    Consult a pulmonologist for persistent cough, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or mucus, unexplained weight loss, or difficulty breathing during routine activities or exercise. These symptoms may indicate respiratory issues requiring specialist care.
    A pulmonologist will conduct various tests based on your specific condition. These may include a CT scan, chest ultrasound, chest X-ray, pulse oximetry, pleural biopsy, bronchoscopy (airway examination), pulmonary function tests (breathing tests assessing lung function), and sleep studies (to identify sleep disorders).

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