Dr. Vijil Rahulan Pulmonologist in India

MBBS, DTCD, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), FCCP (USA) Senior Consultant – Pulmonary Medicine & Transplant Pulmonology

20+ years experience KIMS Sunshine Hospitals Hyderabad, India Video consultation: USD 20

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About Dr. Vijil Rahulan

Dr. Vijil Rahulan is a Pulmonologist in India with 20+ years of experience, currently at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals.

Dr. Vijil Rahulan is a transplant pulmonologist and critical care specialist in India. He has been involved in establishing dedicated lung transplant care protocols in South India and specialises in the management of end-stage lung disease. His clinical work includes pre-transplant donor-recipient matching, perioperative ECMO management, immunosuppression optimisation, and post-transplant infection surveillance for patients with advanced respiratory failure.

Dr. Vijil Rahulan's Areas of Expertise

Transplant Pulmonology

Evaluation, waitlisting, and postoperative management of double-lung and heart-lung transplant recipients.

Interventional Pulmonology

Diagnostic and therapeutic rigid bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and airway stenting.

ECMO Management

Bridge-to-transplant extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute respiratory failure.

Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)

Specialized management of conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis.

Key Achievements of Dr. Vijil Rahulan

Co-led a double-lung transplantation programme.
Involved in developing bridge-to-transplant ECMO protocols.
Faculty trainer in interventional pulmonology and transplant medicine fellowship programmes.

Awards & Recognition

Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP).
Speaker and presenter at the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT).
Recognised for contributions to thoracic organ transplantation in India.

Dr. Vijil Rahulan's Qualifications & Experience

Dr. Vijil Rahulan, Pulmonologist in India with 20+ years of experience.

MBBS
DTCD
MD (Pulmonary Medicine)
FCCP (USA)

Current position: Senior Consultant – Pulmonary Medicine & Transplant Pulmonology

Consult Dr. Vijil Rahulan from Abroad

How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. Vijil Rahulan, Pulmonologist in India.

Share your reports

Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.

Get an opinion and cost estimate

We share your case with Dr. Vijil Rahulan at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.

Video consultation

Speak to Dr. Vijil Rahulan on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 20.

Medical visa and travel

We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.

Treatment and follow-up

After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. Vijil Rahulan, including after you return home.

FAQs about Dr. Vijil Rahulan

Who is Dr. Vijil Rahulan?

Dr. Vijil Rahulan is a Pulmonologist in India with 20+ years of experience, practising at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals. Qualifications: MBBS, DTCD, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), FCCP (USA).

Which hospital does Dr. Vijil Rahulan practise at?

Dr. Vijil Rahulan practises at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana.

How can international patients book an appointment with Dr. Vijil Rahulan?

Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. Vijil Rahulan and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.

Does Dr. Vijil Rahulan offer video consultation?

Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. Vijil Rahulan before you travel to India. The fee is USD 20.

What does treatment with Dr. Vijil Rahulan cost?

The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from KIMS Sunshine Hospitals at no charge.

Do I need a medical visa to see Dr. Vijil Rahulan in India?

Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.