Respiratory Medicine Specialist • Academician
Dr. Ankit Kumar
Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Palliative Respiratory Care
Evidence-based respiratory care for complex lung disease, with a focus on functional recovery and quality of life.
Beyond the Breath
Respiratory Medicine · Research · Education · Innovation
Dr. Ankit Kumar is a Respiratory Medicine specialist with clinical, academic and research interests spanning complex lung disease, pulmonary rehabilitation, palliative respiratory care and respiratory health education.
CLINICAL CARE
Comprehensive respiratory care with a focus on complex and chronic lung disease.
RESEARCH
Clinical research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and quality of life in respiratory disease.
EDUCATION
Teaching, mentoring, invited lectures, workshops and continuing medical education in respiratory medicine.
Research & Scientific Work
This section is for academic collaborators and trainees interested in research and scientific work.
Advancing lung health through academic and clinical exploration.
My research interests focus on clinically relevant questions in respiratory medicine, with an emphasis on improving diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and quality of life in patients with complex respiratory disease.
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PULMONARY PALLIATIVE CARE
Personalized approaches to symptom burden, supportive care and quality of life in advanced respiratory disease.
02
POST-TUBERCULAR LUNG DISEASE
Understanding structural and functional consequences of tuberculosis and improving long-term respiratory care after TB.
03
COPD & TREATABLE TRAITS
Exploring clinical phenotypes and treatable traits to support more individualized approaches to COPD management.
04
CHRONIC AIRWAY DISEASE PHENOTYPING
Investigating clinical characteristics and disease patterns that may help improve personalized respiratory care.
05
INFECTIOUS RESPIRATORY DISEASE
Research into improved diagnostic approaches and clinically relevant strategies for infectious respiratory illnesses.
06
CLINICAL PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT
Developing and evaluating evidence-based clinical pathways and protocols to improve respiratory care.
Areas of Expertise
COMPLEX LUNG DISEASE
Advanced evaluation and management of chronic and complex respiratory disorders.
COPD & AIRWAY DISEASE
Evidence-based management of COPD, breathlessness, wheezing and chronic airway disease.
PULMONARY REHABILITATION
Comprehensive rehabilitation focused on exercise capacity, functional recovery and quality of life.
PALLIATIVE CARE
Patient-centred care focused on symptom relief, comfort and quality of life in advanced respiratory disease.
BRONCHOSCOPY
Diagnostic bronchoscopy and advanced evaluation of respiratory disorders.
TUBERCULOSIS
Management and evaluation of complex tuberculosis-related respiratory problems.
Clinical Care
Dedicated portal for patients and families seeking expert lung and respiratory care.
Asthma & Difficult-to-Control Asthma
Advanced phenotyping and biological therapies for patients with recalcitrant airway inflammation and reversible airflow obstruction.
COPD & Chronic Breathlessness
Evidence-based strategies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, focusing on treatable traits and longitudinal functional optimization.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Specialized clinical management of mycobacterial infections, including complex drug-resistant strains and post-tubercular sequelae.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and pharmacological management of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis.
Sleep & Breathing Disorders
Clinical assessment of sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea and obesity hypoventilation syndromes.
Chronic Cough & Wheezing
Systematic multi-disciplinary investigation and targeted therapeutic intervention for persistent and refractory upper and lower airway symptoms.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Multimodal therapeutic programs incorporating physical conditioning and breathing optimization for patients with chronic respiratory impairment.
Complex Respiratory Disorders
Expert evaluation of rare pulmonary conditions, multi-systemic diseases with lung involvement, and refractory respiratory failure.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Palliative Care
Structured rehabilitation to improve exercise capacity, symptoms and quality of life in appropriate respiratory conditions.
SUPERVISED EXERCISE
Structured exercise training designed to improve exercise capacity, strength and functional independence.
BREATHING & SELF-MANAGEMENT
Practical breathing strategies, energy conservation and education to help patients manage daily respiratory symptoms.
NUTRITION & PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
Holistic support addressing nutritional needs, anxiety, confidence and the psychological impact of chronic respiratory disease.
LONG-TERM SELF-MANAGEMENT
Education and home-based strategies that help patients continue the benefits of rehabilitation beyond supervised sessions.
Pulmonary Palliative Care
Relieving suffering. Supporting dignity. Improving quality of life.
सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः। सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु। मा कश्चिद् दुःखभाग् भवेत्॥
May all be happy. May all be free from illness.
May all see what is auspicious. May no one suffer.
Palliative respiratory care focuses on relieving distressing symptoms and supporting quality of life for people living with advanced or complex respiratory disease. It complements disease-directed treatment by addressing breathlessness, cough, fatigue, anxiety, and the holistic needs of patients and families.
SYMPTOM RELIEF
A focused approach to managing breathlessness, cough, fatigue and other distressing respiratory symptoms.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Care that considers physical, emotional, functional and social wellbeing—not only the underlying disease.
FAMILY SUPPORT
Clear communication, shared decision-making and support for patients and families facing complex respiratory illness.
Publications & Academic Output
Editorials
The Growth and Contribution of the Indian Private Healthcare Sector.
Aug 2023
Journal of Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
The Transformation of The Indian Healthcare System.
May 2023
Cureus · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39079
Book Chapters
Post Tuberculosis Pulmonary Sequelae.
2025 · Textbook of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers · ISBN: 978-93-5696-621-5
Multidrug Resistance in TB: Contact Tracing and Isolation
2025 · Textbook of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Jaypee Brothers · p. 516-520
Induced Sputum and Bronchoscopy in diagnosis of Smear-negative PTB
2022 · New Advances in Medicine and Medical Science
doi:10.9734/bpi/namms/v7/10283F
Professional Journey
Training, experience and academic development in respiratory medicine.
Professional Experience
2025 – PRESENT
Associate Professor
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
Leading clinical, academic, and professional development activities.
2021 – 2025
Assistant Professor
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
Contributed to clinical care, postgraduate teaching, and research.
2020
Senior Resident — Emergency
KGMU, Lucknow
Emergency medicine setting, managing acute and critically ill patients.
Academic Training
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow · 2013 – 2016
MD — Respiratory Medicine
Specialist postgraduate training in Respiratory Medicine, with clinical and academic experience across pulmonary and critical care.
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut · 2006 – 2011
MBBS
Undergraduate medical education forming the foundation of my clinical practice.
Fellowships & Credentials
FRCP — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
London, UK · 2023
FCCP — Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
2023
FAPSR — Fellow of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
Japan · 2022
FCCS & CCEBDM Credentials
Fundamental Critical Care Support · Evidence-Based Diabetes Management (PHFI)
Specialized Training
Continued development through national workshops and specialised training in areas including bronchoscopy, NIV, and clinical trials.
- ACLS & BLS Provider — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support & Basic Life Support
- Basic Course of Medical Education (BCME)
- Tobacco Cessation Promotion Scholarship — Bajaj Electricals Foundation · 2022
“A journey shaped by clinical experience, continuous learning and commitment to advancing respiratory medicine.”
Respiratory & Pulmonary
Indian Chest Society (ICS)
National College of Chest Physicians (NCCP)
American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Professional Memberships
Connected to the Global Ecosystem
Active engagement with leading national and international professional organizations ensures clinical excellence and staying connected with advances in respiratory medicine and medical education.
Critical Care & Bronchology
Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB)
World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP)
Amrita Bronchology
Allergy & Immunology
World Allergy Organization (WAO)
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)
Medical Organizations
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP London)
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCP Edinburgh)
These affiliations provide opportunities for continuous learning, scientific exchange, and contribution to the advancement of respiratory medicine at national and international levels.
Collaboration • Leadership • Advancing Care
Teaching, Mentorship & Academic Contributions
Specialized teaching and academic support in respiratory medicine.
Bridging complex pulmonary theory with clinical excellence through critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
TEACHING
Academic instruction for medical students and professionals.
MENTORSHIP
Supporting early-career clinicians in academic growth.
LECTURES & CME
Invited lectures and scientific meeting contributions.
ACADEMIC COLLABORATION
Professional networks promoting respiratory research.
Clinical & Academic Teaching
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Bedside clinical training and diagnostics
- Medical literature interpretation
Mentorship & Development
Supporting early-career clinicians in clinical reasoning, research methodology, and academic writing.
Specializations & Training Areas
Mechanical Ventilation • NIV • Critical Care • Bronchoscopy • PFT • Rehabilitation • EBM
Medical Events & Community Engagement
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