Dr. Avi Kumar 
MBBS, MD, DNB
Pulmonologist
Senior Consultant
18 Years Years of Experience
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
English, Hindi
About Dr. Avi Kumar
Dr. Avi Kumar is a Senior Consultant in Pulmonology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi, with over 18 years of extensive experience in respiratory medicine. He completed an Observership at Alfred Hospital in Australia in the Lung Transplant Unit in March 2020, enhancing his expertise in advanced pulmonary care. Dr. Kumar earned a European Diploma in Respiratory Diseases from the ERS Institute in December 2019, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and excellence in the field.
He received Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) certification from the Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA, equipping him with essential skills for managing critically ill patients. Dr. Kumar has published numerous journals and case reports in various international and national journals, notably on topics like pulmonary hypertension, COPD, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and fungal pneumonia.
Qualifications of Dr. Avi Kumar
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- MD – Doctor of Medicine in Pulmonary Medicine
- DNB – Diplomate of National Board in Respiratory Diseases
- Observership at Alfred Hospital, Australia in Lung Transplant Unit
- Advanced Management of Respiratory Disease Programme – Harvard Medical School
- European Diploma in Respiratory Diseases – ERS Institute
- FCCS Certification – Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA
Special Area of Interest
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Fungal Pneumonia
- Sleep-related Breathing Disorders
Memberships
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA
- Indian Chest Society
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