Location: Hyderabad, India
15+ years of experience
Designation: Sr.Consultant Transplant and Interventional Pulmonologist
Dr. Battu Chaithanya is a highly esteemed Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with over 15 years of clinical experience. As a dedicated and compassionate physician, Dr. Chaithanya is committed to providing exceptional care for patients with a range of respiratory conditions. Her extensive qualifications include a Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Respiratory Diseases, and a fellowship in Lung Transplant from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Chaithanya is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, enabling her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population. Recognized for her significant contributions to the field, she was an integral part of the lung transplant team that achieved the milestone of the first successful lung transplantation at Apollo Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Her leadership roles include serving as the organizing chair for the First International Conference on Lung Transplantation, in collaboration with Montefiore Medical Center, and as the organizing secretary for the ASPIRE 2018, Apollo’s annual lung congress. Dr. Chaithanya’s exceptional talent and dedication to medical excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Dr. Rajagopalan Gold Medal for being the best outgoing postgraduate from NTR University of Health Sciences. Her commitment to advancing the field of pulmonology, combined with her compassionate approach to patient care, makes her a trusted and reliable specialist for anyone seeking treatment for respiratory illnesses.
Consultant Pulmonologist & Intensivist , Head of department of Pulmonology, Incharge of DNB Pulmonology(PG teaching program) Mediciti Hospital from 2013-2017.
Chief intensivist in Deccan Hospital, Somajiguda from 2012-2013.
Consultant Pulmonologistin DDH & RC from 2009 to 2013.
Visiting Lung Transplantation fellow at Toronto General Hospital,Canada in June 2018.
Presently working in Apollo Hospitals as Consultant interventional and transplant pulmonologist since last Assignment.