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Pulmonologist
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Pulmonologist

1 Description of the job

A pulmonologist is a doctor who treats lung and breathing diseases such as asthma, COPD, TB and pneumonia. An MD plus DM / DNB in Pulmonary Medicine is required.

  • Diagnose and treat lung diseases
  • Perform bronchoscopy and lung-function tests
  • Manage ICU and sleep-related breathing problems

2 Skills required

MD Pulmonary Medicine Diagnosis Procedures (bronchoscopy) Communication Patience Analytical thinking

3 Opportunities available in the market

High demand due to air pollution, TB and respiratory illness.

  • Government chest hospitals and TB programmes
  • Corporate and private hospitals
  • Own chest clinic

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹12 – 22 LPA≈ ₹1L – ₹1.83L / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹28 – 65 LPA≈ ₹2.33L – ₹5.42L / month
Senior / specialist₹75 – 150 LPA≈ ₹6.25L – ₹12.5L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Delhi NCR
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
High demand
2 Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
High demand
3 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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