Dr. Nishal, with over 5 years of experience is a highly qualified Specialist in the field of pulmonology, boasting credentials that  include a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from KIMS Health and a European Diploma in Adult  ◦ Respiratory Medicine from the University of Bern, Switzerland. His expertise lies in various  aspects of pulmonary care, including pleural fluid aspiration, intercostal drain insertion,  bronchoscopy, EBUS, medical thoracoscopy, bedside USG, and pleurodesis. He has  contributed significantly to the field through research and publications, such as investigating  ⁃the diagnostic yield of CBNAAT in extrapulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis, exploring the PET-  CT appearance of COVID-19 infection, and elucidating unusual causes of haemoptysis.  Additionally, he has documented unique cases-like pleural effusion, showcasing his  dedication to advancing knowledge and improving patient care in pulmonology.

Qualification

• MBBS- Government Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur                                                                              
• Diplomate of National Board (DNB) - Respiratory Medicine from KIMSHEALTH
• European Diploma in Adult Respiratory MedicineUniversity of Bern, Switzerland

Area of Interest

• Interventional Pulmonology and Asthma

Expertise/Interest area

• Pleural fluid aspiration, Intercostal drain insertion. Bronchoscopy, EBUS,Medical thoracoscopy Bed side USG, Pleurodesis.

Research and Publications

• Diagnostic yield of CBNAAT in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis: A prospective observational study. Lung India. 2022;39(5):443.
• Positron-emission tomography-computed tomography appearance of COVID-19 infection Lung India Mar-Apr 2022;39(2):199-200
• An unusual cause of hemoptysis- Lung India May-Jun 2022;39(3):301-302.
• An Unique Case Of Pleural Effusion in the journal PULMON, Vol 21, Issue 1, (Jan – Apr) 2019