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Dr. Ashwina Tirupura Sundari
Professor & Head · MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine)
Professor & Head, Department of Respiratory Medicine.
Department of Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine at AVMCH focuses on comprehensive lung health care through early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, pulmonary function assessment, and long-term follow-up for acute and chronic airway diseases.
Department
Overview
"A leading academic and clinical unit serving patients across Puducherry and Tamil Nadu."
As published on AVMCH’s Pulmonary Medicine page, the department provides affordable respiratory diagnosis and treatment for patients in and around Puducherry, with services spanning OPD, inpatient, and critical care pathways.
The department has trained MBBS students for years and is now upgraded with postgraduate training, including 2 PG seats from the academic year 2021-22, along with research guidance.
Clinical services include care for TB, COVID, asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, with special features including bronchoscopy, day-care procedures, and implementation of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme.
Pulmonology
Specialty
OPD, Ward, ICU/RICU
Core Services
2 (Since 2021-22)
PG Seats
TB, Asthma, COPD, ILD
Focus
Bronchoscopy & Polysomnography
Diagnostics
Respiratory Medicine
Head of the Department
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Dr. Ashwina Tirupura Sundari
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 lasting more than 2–3 weeks, with or without sputum or blood.
Breathlessness
Shortness of breath during rest or exertion needing pulmonary assessment.
Asthma Symptoms
Wheezing, chest tightness, and recurrent nighttime breathing problems.
COPD Follow-up
Long-term care for chronic airway limitation and exacerbation prevention.
Tuberculosis Evaluation
Diagnosis and follow-up for suspected or confirmed pulmonary TB.
Sleep-related Breathing Issues
Snoring, daytime sleepiness, and suspected sleep-disordered breathing.
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
Asthma
COPD
Pulmonary Infections
Tuberculosis
Pleural Disease
Sleep Breathing Disorders
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. Ashwina Tirupura Sundari — 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
6 qualified professionals committed to clinical excellence.
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Dr. Aswina Tirupura Sundari
Professor
MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine)
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Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
As per department record
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Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
As per department record
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Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
As per department record
RT
Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
As per department record
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Respiratory Team
Department Faculty
As per department record
Research & Publications
Research In Respiratory Medicine
Academic and research contributions from the Department of Respiratory Medicine.
Research Snapshot
Projects and publications
| # | Project | PI | Funding | Focus | Status |
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| 01 | Airway Disease Management | Department Faculty | As per department record | The department profile emphasizes protocol-based management of common and complex respiratory illnesses. | Ongoing |
| 02 | Pulmonary Diagnostics | Department Faculty | As per department record | Clinical care includes respiratory evaluation pathways with pulmonary function and bronchoscopy-oriented support. | Ongoing |
Scholarly Output
Publications
Clinical Focus
Specialty Clinics & Services
Monday Clinic
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Tuesday Clinic
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Wednesday Clinic
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Thursday Clinic
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Friday Clinic
8:30 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–4:30 PM
Saturday Clinic
Pulmonary Follow-up Clinic
Infrastructure
Facilities & Academic Resources
Specialty
Pulmonology
Specialty availability: Pulmonology.
Core Services
OPD, Ward, ICU/RICU
Core Services availability: OPD, Ward, ICU/RICU.
PG Seats
2 (Since 2021-22)
PG Seats availability: 2 (Since 2021-22).
Focus
TB, Asthma, COPD, ILD
Focus availability: TB, Asthma, COPD, ILD.
Diagnostics
Bronchoscopy & Polysomnography
Diagnostics availability: Bronchoscopy & Polysomnography.
Patient Care
Patient Care Services
Clinical services include care for TB, COVID, asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, with special features including bronchoscopy, day-care procedures, and implementation of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme.
Asthma
Department expertise in asthma.
COPD
Department expertise in copd.
Pulmonary Infections
Department expertise in pulmonary infections.
Tuberculosis
Department expertise in tuberculosis.
Pleural Disease
Department expertise in pleural disease.
Sleep Breathing Disorders
Department expertise in sleep breathing disorders.
Awards & Recognition
Academic Highlights
Respiratory Medicine department clinical activity highlight.
Department Faculty
Academic Session
Departmental respiratory care and teaching session snapshot.
Department Faculty
Academic Session
Respiratory team engagement during departmental academic activity.
Department Faculty
Academic Session
Events & CME
Recent Events
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Academic Year
Respiratory Medicine department clinical activity highlight.
Department event
Coordinator: Department Team
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Academic Year
Departmental respiratory care and teaching session snapshot.
Department event
Coordinator: Department Team
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Academic Year
Respiratory team engagement during departmental academic activity.
Department event
Coordinator: Department Team
Get in Touch
Department Contact
Reach out to the department office for referrals, academics, and collaborations.
Head of Department:Dr. Ashwina Tirupura Sundari
Email:respiratorymedicine@avmc.edu.in
Phone:0413-2611245
Location:OPD Block, Ground Floor
Testimonials
Student & Alumni Voices
"The clinical exposure and mentorship I received in this department shaped my entire career. The faculty goes above and beyond to ensure we grasp both the theoretical and practical aspects of patient care."
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Dr. Ananya Sharma
Alumni · Class of 2021
"State-of-the-art facilities and a rigorous academic environment make this department stand out. I am extremely grateful for the hands-on research opportunities that were available from day one."
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Rahul Menon
Student · Current Final Year
"A truly remarkable department with a strong emphasis on competency-based learning. The regular CMEs, specialty clinics, and dedicated teaching sessions have provided me with a strong foundation."
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Dr. Priya Desai
Alumni · Class of 2019