Board Certified Specialist Elite Healthcare Provider
Dr. Akshay Budhraja
Senior Consultant – Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
EducationMBBS | MD | Fellowship
Experience12+ years
HospitalsAakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital
AddressNew Delhi
Dr. Akshay Budhraja
Dr. Akshay Budhraja is a senior pulmonologist specialising in complex respiratory disorders, interventional pulmonology and comprehensive sleep medicine.
He manages COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pleural diseases and performs diagnostic & therapeutic bronchoscopy.
He emphasises evidence-based care, early rehabilitation, smoking-cessation programs and multidisciplinary coordination with ICU, radiology and thoracic surgery teams.
Qualification
MBBSCompleted MBBS with broad clinical rotations in internal medicine and respiratory emergencies, laying a strong foundation in acute care.
MD Pulmonary MedicineSpecialist postgraduate training in pulmonary medicine covering airway disease, sleep disorders and critical care ventilation.
Fellowship – Interventional PulmonologyHands-on fellowship training in bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and airway stenting for diagnostic & therapeutic interventions.
Certificate – Sleep MedicineFormal training in sleep study interpretation, CPAP management, and obstructive sleep apnea therapies.
Continuous Medical EducationRegular participant in national endoscopy & pulmonology workshops to maintain cutting-edge procedural skills.
Areas of Expertise
Interventional BronchoscopyDiagnostic & therapeutic bronchoscopy including EBUS-guided biopsy, endobronchial biopsies and airway clearance techniques.
Chronic Airflow DiseasesComprehensive management of asthma and COPD with inhaler optimisation, pulmonary rehab and exacerbation prevention plans.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)Evaluation and long-term management of ILD, including multidisciplinary ILD board coordination and antifibrotic therapy monitoring.
Pleural & Thoracic ProceduresUltrasound-guided thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, chest tube management and intrapleural therapy for complicated effusions.
Sleep MedicineDiagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP titration, and sleep hygiene counselling.
Why Choose Dr. Akshay Budhraja?
Procedure-First AccuracyUses image-guided & endoscopic diagnostics (EBUS, bronchoscopy) to reach precise diagnoses quickly and reduce unnecessary surgery.
Evidence-Based PlansBuilds long-term, guideline-based care plans for chronic lung disease focused on function and quality of life.
Rehab & Prevention FocusStrong emphasis on pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation and vaccination to lower relapse and hospitalisation rates.
Multidisciplinary CoordinationWorks closely with thoracic surgery, radiology, ICU and physiotherapy to deliver seamless care for complex patients.
Clear CommunicationExplains tests, results and realistic outcomes in plain language so patients and families can make informed decisions.
Achievements & Recognitions
High-Volume Bronchoscopic PracticePerformed a large number of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies with consistent diagnostic yield and low complication rates.
Sleep Program BuilderInstrumental in establishing structured sleep-apnea diagnostic & CPAP follow-up protocols at his centre.
Pulmonary Rehab InitiativesLed programmes that measurably improved exercise tolerance and reduced COPD readmissions.
Workshop FacultyFaculty at regional workshops on bronchoscopy and EBUS, training junior doctors and respiratory technicians.
Clinical Audit LeadershipLed departmental audits that improved time-to-diagnosis and bronchoscopy turnaround times.
Awards
Clinical Service AwardRecognised by hospital for excellence in respiratory care and critical-care coordination.
Teaching CommendationAppreciated for hands-on teaching during pulmonary procedure workshops and trainee mentoring.
Quality Improvement RecognitionPart of a team rewarded for reducing procedure-related complications through protocol standardisation.
Community Health AwardAcknowledged for contributions to public lung-health awareness and smoking-cessation camps.
Peer-AppreciationRepeated commendations from referring physicians for timely, pragmatic management of complex pulmonary cases.
Professional Memberships
Indian Chest Society (ICS)Member – participates in national meetings and guideline updates for respiratory medicine.
National College of Chest Physicians (India)Affiliated for continuing education in chest medicine and interventional techniques.
Sleep Medicine ForumActive participant in sleep medicine workshops and CPAP competency forums.
Hospital Pulmonology BoardMember – contributes to protocol development, ICU-pulmonology liaison and procedural governance.
Regional Respiratory NetworksCollaborates with regional centres for tuberculosis, post-COVID clinics and pulmonary rehabilitation networks.