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Dr. Mathanraj S
Professor & Head · MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine)
Professor & Head, Department of Respiratory Medicine.
Department of Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine, also known as pulmonology, focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the lungs and respiratory system — from COPD, asthma and interstitial lung disease to pneumonia, pleural disorders and respiratory failure.
Department
Overview
"A leading academic and clinical unit serving patients across Puducherry and Tamil Nadu."
Respiratory medicine, also known as pulmonology, focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. The department handles chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung diseases, pneumonia, pleural disorders and respiratory failure. Specialised care covers tuberculosis and sleep-disordered breathing such as sleep apnea. Key activities involve bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, imaging, and minimally invasive procedures for the airways, mediastinum and pleura — supporting both diagnostic sampling and therapeutic intervention, including in intensive care settings.
The department teaches 150 MBBS students admitted for the current year and is recognised for MD in Respiratory Medicine with 2 seats permitted and 2 admitted. Innovative practices include advanced interventional training in flexible bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy, technology-driven patient management using non-invasive ventilators and ventilators, and regular educational conferences and simulations.
Outpatient clinics run six days a week with specialty sessions for asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and sleep apnea, alongside routine consultations, nebulisation, peak flow measurement and tuberculosis screening through NTEP clinics with daily CBNAAT testing. Inpatient wards carry high occupancy and are supported by a respiratory intensive care unit for critical cases, while theatre procedures include bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy and ultrasound-guided biopsy and aspiration.
150
MBBS Intake
2
MD Seats
40
Inpatient Beds
20
Teaching Beds
Respiratory Medicine
Head of the Department
Dr. Mathanraj S
Head of Department · Respiratory Medicine
MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine)
Professor & Head, Department of Respiratory Medicine.
Emergency Helpline
0413-2611245
Book a consultation
OPD registration opens at 8:00 AM. Walk-in welcome. For faster service, register early.
Is this department right for you?
Who should visit Respiratory Medicine?
Persistent Cough
Cough with or without sputum needing evaluation, including tuberculosis screening.
Breathlessness
Shortness of breath at rest or on exertion requiring pulmonary assessment.
Asthma Symptoms
Wheezing, chest tightness and recurrent night-time breathing problems.
COPD Follow-up
Long-term care for chronic airway limitation and prevention of exacerbations.
Tuberculosis Evaluation
Diagnosis and follow-up through the NTEP clinic with daily CBNAAT testing.
Sleep-related Breathing Issues
Snoring and daytime sleepiness assessed by polysomnography in the sleep lab.
Insurance & Schemes
CMCHIS – Chief Minister's Scheme
PM-JAY / Ayushman Bharat
ESI – Employees' State Insurance
CGHS – Central Govt. Scheme
Star Health / New India Assurance
ICICI Lombard & Major TPAs
AVMCH Institutional Welfare Scheme
What we treat
Conditions & diseases we treat
COPD
Asthma
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pneumonia & Respiratory Failure
Tuberculosis
Sleep-disordered Breathing
OPD Quick Info
Working DaysMon - Sat
Morning OPD8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Afternoon OPD2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Emergency24/7 Available
OPD PharmacyFree During OPD
Department Contact
Emergency
0413-2611245
Location
OPD Block, Ground Floor
Doctor consultation timings
Day
Unit
Consulting doctor
Timings
Monday
1Unit 1
Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Tuesday
2Unit 2
Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Wednesday
1Unit 1
Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Thursday
2Unit 2
Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Friday
1Unit 1
Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Saturday
Pulmonary Follow-up Clinic
8:30 AM–1:00 PM
Head of Department
Leadership At The Bedside.
The department is led by Dr. Mathanraj S — Professor & Head · MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine) — whose clinical, teaching, and research contributions continue to advance the Department of Respiratory Medicine.
Our team
Faculty & medical staff
5 qualified professionals committed to clinical excellence.
Research & Innovation
Airway disease, biomarkers and lung function.
Departmental research since 2023 centres on COPD and asthma severity markers, quality of life in airway disease, and pulmonary function in occupationally exposed groups.
Research Snapshot
8 projects since 2023 5 published articles
| # | Project | PI | Funding | Focus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Comparison of quality of life in patients with bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis: A cross-sectional study | Dr. Chandini | Self | Postgraduate | Completed · Published |
| 02 | Clinical profile and pulmonary function assessment of respiratory disorders among traffic police personnel – A descriptive study | Dr. Harsha | Self | Postgraduate | Completed · Published |
| 03 | Association of serum interleukin-6 levels with severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a hospital-based cross-sectional study | Dr. Guru | Self | Postgraduate | Completed · Sent for publication |
| 04 | Association of serum interleukin-5 levels with severity of asthma: a hospital-based cross-sectional study | Dr. Venkat | Self | Postgraduate | Completed · Sent for publication |
| 05 | Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and platelet to lymphocyte ratio in predicting the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Dr. Arun Karthick | Self | Postgraduate | Completed · Sent for publication |
| 06 | Evaluation of serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as biomarkers in assessing the severity of obstructive airway diseases | Dr. Karthikeyan K | Self | Postgraduate | Ongoing |
| 07 | Association of vitamin D binding protein gene polymorphisms with serum vitamin D levels and asthma control in bronchial asthma patients | Dr. Merlin | Self | Postgraduate | Ongoing |
| 08 | Association of vitamin D binding protein gene polymorphisms with serum vitamin D levels in COPD | Dr. Aditya | Self | Undergraduate | Ongoing |
Publications
Published Research
Evaluation of diagnostic markers serum angiotensin-converting enzyme and soluble interleukin-2 receptor levels in newly diagnosed cases of sarcoidosis: a case–control study
Indian Journal of Respiratory Care, 2024; 13(2): 78–82
Dr. Praveen Raj S, Dr. Balaji K, Dr. Vignesh K
Bilateral aspiration of pleural fluid in a case of Contarini syndrome
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 · ISSN 2249-782X
Dr. Balaji K, Dr. Vignesh K, Dr. Chandrasekar S
Clinical profile and pulmonary function assessment of respiratory disorders among traffic police personnel – A descriptive study done in Puducherry
Journal of the Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu, May–Aug 2025; 8(2): 56–59 · DOI 10.4103/japt.japt_36_24
Dr. Sri Harsha Kondamudi, Dr. Mathanraj S, Dr. Balaji K, Dr. Vignesh K, Dr. Aswina Tripura Sundari S, Dr. Gowtham S
Comparison of quality of life in patients with bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis: A cross-sectional study
Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences, 2025; 15(2): 1–8 · DOI 10.5455/jmas.221614
Dr. Chandini Haridas, Dr. Mathanraj S, Dr. Balaji K, Dr. Vignesh K, Dr. Aswina Tripura Sundari S, Dr. Gowtham S
Correlation of clinico-laboratory profile and HRCT thorax severity scoring at admission with treatment outcomes among moderate and severe COVID-19 cases — a record-based cross-sectional study
International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy, 2024; 6(4): 937–941 · DOI 10.47009/jamp.2024.6.4.183
Dr. Navaneethan M, Dr. Vimal Raj R, Dr. Muhamed Kamaludeen M M, Dr. Prabhu C S
Specialty Clinics
Focused outpatient care
Bronchial Asthma Clinic
Six days a week
COPD Clinic
Six days a week
Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic
Specialty session
Lung Cancer Clinic
Specialty session
Sleep Apnea Clinic
Specialty session
Smoking Cessation & De-addiction Clinic
Outpatient service
Tuberculosis / DOTS Centre (NTEP)
Daily CBNAAT testing
Infrastructure
Facilities & Equipment
Bed Strength & Wards
20 teaching beds
Around 20 teaching beds with separate male and female wards for patient privacy and comfort.
Critical Care Units
HDU & RICU
Dedicated High Dependency Units and a Respiratory Intensive Care Unit for acute cases such as severe COPD, respiratory failure and pneumonia.
Bronchoscopy Suite
Fiberoptic bronchoscopes
Latest fiberoptic bronchoscopes for diagnostic procedures including biopsy and bronchoalveolar lavage, and for therapeutic intervention.
Sleep Lab
Polysomnography
Facilities for sleep studies to diagnose and treat sleep apnea and other sleep-disordered breathing.
Pulmonary Function Test Lab
Spirometry
Spirometry and other lung volume studies for assessment of airway and restrictive disease.
Imaging Support
CT, MRI, X-ray
Access to the hospital's central imaging hub, including CT scans, MRI (0.3 Tesla open type) and digital X-rays.
Academic Facilities
ICT-enabled learning
Air-conditioned lecture halls, demonstration rooms with LCD projectors and smart boards for interactive teaching.
Departmental Library
Books & journals
A collection of specialised textbooks and journals for students and faculty.
Patient Care
Comprehensive respiratory services.
Outpatient, inpatient, critical care and interventional services, supported by structured diagnostics and community outreach.
OPD Services
Clinics six days a week with asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, cancer and sleep apnea sessions, covering routine consultation, nebulisation, peak flow measurement and tuberculosis screening through NTEP clinics with daily CBNAAT testing.
IPD Services
Inpatient wards of 40 beds with high occupancy, including a respiratory care unit (RICU) for critical cases.
OT Procedures
Bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy and ultrasound-guided biopsy or aspiration, performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic needs.
Diagnostics
Pulmonary function tests, 6-minute walk tests, imaging including USG and FNAC, and laboratory sputum analysis for tuberculosis and other fluids.
Camps & Outreach
Health camps, CMEs, conferences and community screening programmes for early detection of respiratory illness, alongside academic seminars for students.
Other Services
Research trials, publications, bedside teaching for undergraduates and training towards MD in Respiratory Medicine.
Academic Hub
Events Organised
20
Sep 2024
TAPPCON 2024 — PULMOSONOGRAM 2024 (Workshop)
2 sessions · 40 participants · 2 TNMC credit points. Hosted by the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, JIPMER; workshop conducted by the Department of Respiratory Medicine, AVMCH. Prof. Mathanraj S presented and moderated.
Organising Chairman: Dr. Dharmaprakash (JIPMER) · Organising Secretary: Dr. Vishnukanth G. (JIPMER)
Contact Us
Get in Touch
For respiratory consultations, academic enquiries or research collaboration.
Head of Department:Dr. Mathanraj S, Professor & Head
Email:Mathan.jipmer@gmail.com
Location:Department of Respiratory Medicine, AVMCH Campus
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