Dr Athul Thulasi

MBBS, DNB(Respiratory Medicine), DAA, DM (Pulmonary & Critical Care) , FAPSR

First Interventional Pulmonologist in Kollam

"Healthy Lungs For Life"

"Dr. Athul Thulasi is the most qualified & the best pulmonologist in Kollam. He is one of the few pulmonologists with DM in Kerala. He is attached to Travancore Medicity Kollam,Doctors Scans Paripally, Dr. Athul's Allergy & Pulmo Care Kottiyam. His clinical foundation was built at the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, followed by intensive specialization at the National Institute ofTuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), New Delhi, a premier national centerfor lung health. He further honed his sub-specialty skills at the world-renowned Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, where he gained advanced training in Allergy and Asthma. His pursuit of the highest level of clinical mastery led him to complete his DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, one of India’s most rigorous training

grounds. To bring the latest global standards to Kerala, Dr. Athul further refined his expertise through advanced training in Interventional Pulmonology at the world renowned Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad"

A Legacy of Firsts: Advancing Respiratory Care in Kollam

Dr. Athul Thulasi has redefined the standards of respiratory medicine in Southern Kerala. He has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible, bringing "Tier-1 city" medical technology to the local community. His landmark achievements include:

Pioneering Life-Saving Interventions

• First Successful V-V ECMO in Kollam: Dr. Athul led the first successful Venovenous Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (V-V ECMO) procedure in the region, providing a literal lifeline to patients with catastrophic lung failure who had exhausted all other options.

• First Airway Stenting: Introduced advanced airway management by performing the region's first stenting procedure to restore breathing for patients with complex airway obstructions.

Advancements in Diagnostic & Interventional Pulmonology

• First EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound): Revolutionized lung cancer and TB diagnosis in Kollam by introducing ultrasound-guided needle aspiration, eliminating the need for invasive surgery.

• First Mediastinal Cryobiopsy: Pioneered the use of cryotechnology to obtain high-quality tissue samples from the mediastinum that is currently available at only a limited number of premier medical centers across India, ensuring more accurate diagnoses for complex thoracic conditions.

• First Rigid Bronchoscopy: Established the first comprehensive rigid bronchoscopy service in the district, enabling complex foreign body removals and therapeutic airway interventions.