About
Dr. Pradip Dabhi is an experienced and highly qualified pulmonologist with a strong academic and clinical background. He holds a post-doctoral fellowship from the prestigious CMC Vellore and has over a decade of experience in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His expertise spans advanced respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy, EBUS-TBNA, sleep studies, full pulmonary function testing, and therapeutic bronchoscopy. Dr. Dabhi has contributed to both national and international conferences, published research, and holds awards for his presentations. He is dedicated to delivering ethical and compassionate care while advancing the field through research and teaching.
Education
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, 2015
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DNB in Pulmonary Medicine, National Board of Examinations, Delhi, 2015
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MD in Pulmonary Medicine, M.P. Shah Medical College, Saurashtra University, 2012
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MBBS, C.U. Shah Medical College, Saurashtra University, 2008
Experience
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Consultant Pulmonologist, Sparsh Chest Disease Centre (AHRAI Associate), Ahmedabad (2016 – Present)
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Fellow & Assistant Professor, Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore (2013 – 2016)
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Assistant Professor, Pulmonary Medicine, PDU Medical College, Rajkot (2012 – 2013)
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Senior Resident, Pulmonary Medicine, M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar (2012)
Research & Projects
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Thesis: Comprehensive and Analytical Study of Pleural Effusion in Lung Cancer (MD)
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Thesis: Prevalence of Active TB Disease and Latent TB Infection in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India (Post-doctoral fellowship)
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Poster: Prevalence of Active TB Disease and Latent TB Infection in Diabetic Patients – Winter Symposium on TB Research, CMC Vellore
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Oral Presentation: Same topic – CMCH Research Day, CMC Vellore
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Paper: Familial Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis: First Case Series from India – Lung India
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Poster Presentation (1st Prize): Role of Balloon Bronchoplasty in Benign Tracheobronchial Stenosis – APCB, Bali
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Poster Presentation (3rd Prize): Role of Chemical Pleurodesis in Hepatic Hydrothorax – Bronchocon 2017, Vellore
Areas of Expertise
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Interventional Pulmonology: Bronchoscopy, EBUS-TBNA, therapeutic bronchoplasty
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Respiratory Critical Care: ICU management of respiratory failure
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Pulmonary Diagnostics: Full PFTs, Sleep Studies
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Tuberculosis & Interstitial Lung Disease
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Patient-Centered Care and Teaching in Pulmonary Medicine