Name: Dr. Shivalinga swamy Salimath
Specialty: Pulmonologist
Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, MD – Respiratory Medicine
Affiliation: Not specified
Locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Languages Spoken: Not specified
Accepting New Patients: Not specified
NPI Number: Not applicable
About the Doctor
Dr. Shivalinga swamy Salimath is a Pulmonologist practicing in Bengaluru with 11 years of experience. He completed his MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka in 2011 and his MD in Respiratory Medicine from JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, also in 2011. He currently practices at Sri Sai Ram Hospital in BTM Layout 2nd Stage and Trustwell Hospitals in Sampangiramnagar, Bengaluru. His clinical focus includes pulmonary function testing and the management of sleep apnea, offering diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with respiratory conditions.
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11 years of experience in pulmonology
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MBBS (2011) and MD in Respiratory Medicine
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Practices at two hospitals in Bengaluru: Sri Sai Ram Hospital and Trustwell Hospitals
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Specializes in Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) and Sleep Apnea management
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Registered with Karnataka Medical Council
Education & Training
Medical School – MBBS, JJM Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka
Residency – MD – Respiratory Medicine, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Fellowship – Not specified
Medical Conditions Treated
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Asthma
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Sleep apnea
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Respiratory infections (pneumonia, bronchitis)
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Tuberculosis
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Interstitial lung disease
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Allergic respiratory conditions
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Breathing difficulties and shortness of breath
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Chronic cough
Medical Procedures Performed
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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
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Sleep apnea evaluation and diagnostic testing
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Spirometry
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Bronchoscopy
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Pulse oximetry
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Arterial blood gas analysis
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Chest X-ray interpretation
Services Offered
Dr. Shivalinga swamy Salimath provides comprehensive respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic lung conditions. His services focus on accurate diagnosis through advanced pulmonary function testing, followed by evidence-based medical management. He specializes in evaluating and treating sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea, offering both diagnostic sleep studies and ongoing treatment support. Patients with asthma, COPD, recurrent respiratory infections, or chronic cough can benefit from his structured approach to disease management, which includes medication optimization, lifestyle advice, and regular monitoring.
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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): Comprehensive assessment of lung capacity and airflow to diagnose asthma, COPD, and restrictive lung diseases
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Sleep Apnea Services: Evaluation, diagnostic testing, and management of obstructive sleep apnea (including CPAP counseling where available)
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Asthma & COPD Management: Medication plans, inhaler technique training, and exacerbation prevention
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Respiratory Infection Treatment: Diagnosis and management of pneumonia, bronchitis, and tuberculosis
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Chronic Cough Evaluation: Systematic assessment to identify underlying causes (asthma, reflux, post-nasal drip, etc.)
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Preventive Respiratory Care: Smoking cessation counseling, vaccination advice (flu, pneumococcal), and lung health education
Practice Locations
Location 1
Address: Trustwell Hospitals, Chandrika Tower, JC Road, Sampangiramnagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Phone: Not specified
Location 2
Address: Sri Sai Ram Hospital, 2nd Stage, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta Road, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Phone: Not specified
Hospital Affiliations
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Trustwell Hospitals, Sampangiramnagar, Bengaluru
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Sri Sai Ram Hospital, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru
Cardiologist
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