English

    Overview

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. is a highly accomplished Lead Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Goa, with over a decade of experience in treating complex respiratory conditions. He holds an MBBS from RGUHS, Bangalore, an MD in Pulmonary Medicine from BFUHS, Punjab, and a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from Army Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Prasad pursued super-speciality training in Interventional Pulmonology at CMC, Vellore, followed by advanced training at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo and Nagoya Medicine Centre in Japan. He is the foremost Pulmonologist in Goa 

  • Dr. Prasad is a pioneer in interventional pulmonology within the Manipal Healthcare Group and has been instrumental in transforming the respiratory medicine speciality into an interventional pulmonology sub-speciality in India. He has established state-of-the-art interventional pulmonary services in Goa, introducing cutting-edge procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS-guided FNA, and complex airway stenting in the Konkan region. His expertise extends to managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure, as well as performing advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.

  • Dr. Prasad has also developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, Goa's first Level One sleep lab, and played a key role in leading COVID-19 intensive care management and pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives. His commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in his contributions to the transition of respiratory medicine to advanced interventional pulmonology, participation in conferences, and research efforts.

  • Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, Dr. Prasad has performed over 1,000 transbronchial lung biopsies and excels in complex airway interventions. His achievements include hands-on training in pleural disease from leading experts and establishing precision medicine clinics for severe asthma.

  • In addition to his clinical work, Dr Prasad has been featured in various media outlets for his pioneering contributions, including sealing lung leaks in post-COVID patients and resecting tumours without surgery. He continues to be a thought leader in the field, regularly contributing to medical literature and participating in public health discussions.

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. stands out as a leading figure in interventional pulmonology, known for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving patient outcomes in respiratory care.

    • Field of Expertise

  • Managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.
  • Specialising in non-invasive ventilation and diffuse parenchymal lung disease management.
  • Proficient in interventional bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Expertise in real-time ultrasound-guided pleural interventions and ambulatory pleural care procedures
  • Skilled in performing complex airway procedures and advanced respiratory care

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Interventional Pulmonology training from CMC, Vellore and National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine Course from ISDA (Indian Sleep Disorders Association, New Delhi.
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB).
  • Life member of All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA).
  • Life member of the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA).
  • Life member of the Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine(ISCCM).
  • Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Member of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR).
  • Life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB).
  • Member of the prestigious European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance.

    • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Established interventional pulmonary services in the Goa/Konkan regions, pioneering procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS TBNA, whole lung lavage, endobronchial tumour debulking, and airway stenting.
  • Performed non-intubated flexible bronchoscopy-guided airway foreign body retrieval and SEMS placement under conscious sedation, introducing the first mini-rigid thoracoscopy in the region.
  • Pioneered advanced rigid bronchoscopy (Novatech) for complex tumour debulking, offering palliative airway intervention for cancer patients.
  • Introduced daycare-based minimal access ambulatory pleural interventions and dry seal thoracic drainage systems.
  • Developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, the region's first Level One sleep lab.
  • Led COVID-19 intensive care management and established the Manipal Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre using the REDCORD system.
  • Partnered with AstraZeneca to establish a precision medicine clinic for severe asthma.
  • Expanded expertise in transplant pulmonology through pre- and post-transplant management.
  • Set clinical excellence benchmarks in interventional pulmonology and severe asthma management through research, quality assessments, and consultation for healthcare providers.

    • Talks & Publications

  • Manipal Hospitals Goa launched Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre headed by Dr Prabhu Prasad N C to address post Covid lung complications on World Lung Day today Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad NC and team sealed a lung leakage in a non operative procedural approach in a Long Covid Patient giving him a new lease of Life in THE TIMES OF INDIA today.Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad says , "A chest X-ray to look for changes in the appearance of your lungs that are suggestive of TB" to Only my Health.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasand on the First Case in Goa and Konkan "Tumour Blocking Breathing Tube Resected Successfully without surgery" in Lokmat.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad on World Asthma Day: Breathe easy in Goa I Gomantak Times. Click Here

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Interventional Pulmonology training from CMC, Vellore and National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine Course from ISDA (Indian Sleep Disorders Association, New Delhi.
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB).
  • Life member of All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA).
  • Life member of the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA).
  • Life member of the Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine(ISCCM).
  • Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Member of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR).
  • Life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB).
  • Member of the prestigious European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance.

    • Overview

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. is a highly accomplished Lead Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Goa, with over a decade of experience in treating complex respiratory conditions. He holds an MBBS from RGUHS, Bangalore, an MD in Pulmonary Medicine from BFUHS, Punjab, and a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from Army Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Prasad pursued super-speciality training in Interventional Pulmonology at CMC, Vellore, followed by advanced training at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo and Nagoya Medicine Centre in Japan. He is the foremost Pulmonologist in Goa 

  • Dr. Prasad is a pioneer in interventional pulmonology within the Manipal Healthcare Group and has been instrumental in transforming the respiratory medicine speciality into an interventional pulmonology sub-speciality in India. He has established state-of-the-art interventional pulmonary services in Goa, introducing cutting-edge procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS-guided FNA, and complex airway stenting in the Konkan region. His expertise extends to managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure, as well as performing advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.

  • Dr. Prasad has also developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, Goa's first Level One sleep lab, and played a key role in leading COVID-19 intensive care management and pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives. His commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in his contributions to the transition of respiratory medicine to advanced interventional pulmonology, participation in conferences, and research efforts.

  • Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, Dr. Prasad has performed over 1,000 transbronchial lung biopsies and excels in complex airway interventions. His achievements include hands-on training in pleural disease from leading experts and establishing precision medicine clinics for severe asthma.

  • In addition to his clinical work, Dr Prasad has been featured in various media outlets for his pioneering contributions, including sealing lung leaks in post-COVID patients and resecting tumours without surgery. He continues to be a thought leader in the field, regularly contributing to medical literature and participating in public health discussions.

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. stands out as a leading figure in interventional pulmonology, known for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving patient outcomes in respiratory care.

    • Field of Expertise

  • Managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.
  • Specialising in non-invasive ventilation and diffuse parenchymal lung disease management.
  • Proficient in interventional bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Expertise in real-time ultrasound-guided pleural interventions and ambulatory pleural care procedures
  • Skilled in performing complex airway procedures and advanced respiratory care

    • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Established interventional pulmonary services in the Goa/Konkan regions, pioneering procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS TBNA, whole lung lavage, endobronchial tumour debulking, and airway stenting.
  • Performed non-intubated flexible bronchoscopy-guided airway foreign body retrieval and SEMS placement under conscious sedation, introducing the first mini-rigid thoracoscopy in the region.
  • Pioneered advanced rigid bronchoscopy (Novatech) for complex tumour debulking, offering palliative airway intervention for cancer patients.
  • Introduced daycare-based minimal access ambulatory pleural interventions and dry seal thoracic drainage systems.
  • Developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, the region's first Level One sleep lab.
  • Led COVID-19 intensive care management and established the Manipal Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre using the REDCORD system.
  • Partnered with AstraZeneca to establish a precision medicine clinic for severe asthma.
  • Expanded expertise in transplant pulmonology through pre- and post-transplant management.
  • Set clinical excellence benchmarks in interventional pulmonology and severe asthma management through research, quality assessments, and consultation for healthcare providers.

    • Talks & Publications

  • Manipal Hospitals Goa launched Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre headed by Dr Prabhu Prasad N C to address post Covid lung complications on World Lung Day today Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad NC and team sealed a lung leakage in a non operative procedural approach in a Long Covid Patient giving him a new lease of Life in THE TIMES OF INDIA today.Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad says , "A chest X-ray to look for changes in the appearance of your lungs that are suggestive of TB" to Only my Health.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasand on the First Case in Goa and Konkan "Tumour Blocking Breathing Tube Resected Successfully without surgery" in Lokmat.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad on World Asthma Day: Breathe easy in Goa I Gomantak Times. Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

    • Overview

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. is a highly accomplished Lead Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Goa, with over a decade of experience in treating complex respiratory conditions. He holds an MBBS from RGUHS, Bangalore, an MD in Pulmonary Medicine from BFUHS, Punjab, and a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from Army Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Prasad pursued super-speciality training in Interventional Pulmonology at CMC, Vellore, followed by advanced training at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo and Nagoya Medicine Centre in Japan. He is the foremost Pulmonologist in Goa 

  • Dr. Prasad is a pioneer in interventional pulmonology within the Manipal Healthcare Group and has been instrumental in transforming the respiratory medicine speciality into an interventional pulmonology sub-speciality in India. He has established state-of-the-art interventional pulmonary services in Goa, introducing cutting-edge procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS-guided FNA, and complex airway stenting in the Konkan region. His expertise extends to managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure, as well as performing advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.

  • Dr. Prasad has also developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, Goa's first Level One sleep lab, and played a key role in leading COVID-19 intensive care management and pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives. His commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in his contributions to the transition of respiratory medicine to advanced interventional pulmonology, participation in conferences, and research efforts.

  • Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, Dr. Prasad has performed over 1,000 transbronchial lung biopsies and excels in complex airway interventions. His achievements include hands-on training in pleural disease from leading experts and establishing precision medicine clinics for severe asthma.

  • In addition to his clinical work, Dr Prasad has been featured in various media outlets for his pioneering contributions, including sealing lung leaks in post-COVID patients and resecting tumours without surgery. He continues to be a thought leader in the field, regularly contributing to medical literature and participating in public health discussions.

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. stands out as a leading figure in interventional pulmonology, known for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving patient outcomes in respiratory care.

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Interventional Pulmonology training from CMC, Vellore and National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine Course from ISDA (Indian Sleep Disorders Association, New Delhi.
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB).
  • Life member of All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA).
  • Life member of the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA).
  • Life member of the Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine(ISCCM).
  • Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Member of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR).
  • Life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB).
  • Member of the prestigious European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance.

    • Field of Expertise

  • Managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.
  • Specialising in non-invasive ventilation and diffuse parenchymal lung disease management.
  • Proficient in interventional bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Expertise in real-time ultrasound-guided pleural interventions and ambulatory pleural care procedures
  • Skilled in performing complex airway procedures and advanced respiratory care

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Established interventional pulmonary services in the Goa/Konkan regions, pioneering procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS TBNA, whole lung lavage, endobronchial tumour debulking, and airway stenting.
  • Performed non-intubated flexible bronchoscopy-guided airway foreign body retrieval and SEMS placement under conscious sedation, introducing the first mini-rigid thoracoscopy in the region.
  • Pioneered advanced rigid bronchoscopy (Novatech) for complex tumour debulking, offering palliative airway intervention for cancer patients.
  • Introduced daycare-based minimal access ambulatory pleural interventions and dry seal thoracic drainage systems.
  • Developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, the region's first Level One sleep lab.
  • Led COVID-19 intensive care management and established the Manipal Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre using the REDCORD system.
  • Partnered with AstraZeneca to establish a precision medicine clinic for severe asthma.
  • Expanded expertise in transplant pulmonology through pre- and post-transplant management.
  • Set clinical excellence benchmarks in interventional pulmonology and severe asthma management through research, quality assessments, and consultation for healthcare providers.

    • Talks & Publications

  • Manipal Hospitals Goa launched Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre headed by Dr Prabhu Prasad N C to address post Covid lung complications on World Lung Day today Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad NC and team sealed a lung leakage in a non operative procedural approach in a Long Covid Patient giving him a new lease of Life in THE TIMES OF INDIA today.Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad says , "A chest X-ray to look for changes in the appearance of your lungs that are suggestive of TB" to Only my Health.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasand on the First Case in Goa and Konkan "Tumour Blocking Breathing Tube Resected Successfully without surgery" in Lokmat.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad on World Asthma Day: Breathe easy in Goa I Gomantak Times. Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.
  • Specialising in non-invasive ventilation and diffuse parenchymal lung disease management.
  • Proficient in interventional bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Expertise in real-time ultrasound-guided pleural interventions and ambulatory pleural care procedures
  • Skilled in performing complex airway procedures and advanced respiratory care

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Interventional Pulmonology training from CMC, Vellore and National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine Course from ISDA (Indian Sleep Disorders Association, New Delhi.
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB).
  • Life member of All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA).
  • Life member of the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA).
  • Life member of the Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine(ISCCM).
  • Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Member of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR).
  • Life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB).
  • Member of the prestigious European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance.

    • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Established interventional pulmonary services in the Goa/Konkan regions, pioneering procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS TBNA, whole lung lavage, endobronchial tumour debulking, and airway stenting.
  • Performed non-intubated flexible bronchoscopy-guided airway foreign body retrieval and SEMS placement under conscious sedation, introducing the first mini-rigid thoracoscopy in the region.
  • Pioneered advanced rigid bronchoscopy (Novatech) for complex tumour debulking, offering palliative airway intervention for cancer patients.
  • Introduced daycare-based minimal access ambulatory pleural interventions and dry seal thoracic drainage systems.
  • Developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, the region's first Level One sleep lab.
  • Led COVID-19 intensive care management and established the Manipal Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre using the REDCORD system.
  • Partnered with AstraZeneca to establish a precision medicine clinic for severe asthma.
  • Expanded expertise in transplant pulmonology through pre- and post-transplant management.
  • Set clinical excellence benchmarks in interventional pulmonology and severe asthma management through research, quality assessments, and consultation for healthcare providers.

    • Talks & Publications

  • Manipal Hospitals Goa launched Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre headed by Dr Prabhu Prasad N C to address post Covid lung complications on World Lung Day today Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad NC and team sealed a lung leakage in a non operative procedural approach in a Long Covid Patient giving him a new lease of Life in THE TIMES OF INDIA today.Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad says , "A chest X-ray to look for changes in the appearance of your lungs that are suggestive of TB" to Only my Health.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasand on the First Case in Goa and Konkan "Tumour Blocking Breathing Tube Resected Successfully without surgery" in Lokmat.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad on World Asthma Day: Breathe easy in Goa I Gomantak Times. Click Here

    • Overview

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. is a highly accomplished Lead Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Goa, with over a decade of experience in treating complex respiratory conditions. He holds an MBBS from RGUHS, Bangalore, an MD in Pulmonary Medicine from BFUHS, Punjab, and a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from Army Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Prasad pursued super-speciality training in Interventional Pulmonology at CMC, Vellore, followed by advanced training at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo and Nagoya Medicine Centre in Japan. He is the foremost Pulmonologist in Goa 

  • Dr. Prasad is a pioneer in interventional pulmonology within the Manipal Healthcare Group and has been instrumental in transforming the respiratory medicine speciality into an interventional pulmonology sub-speciality in India. He has established state-of-the-art interventional pulmonary services in Goa, introducing cutting-edge procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS-guided FNA, and complex airway stenting in the Konkan region. His expertise extends to managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure, as well as performing advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.

  • Dr. Prasad has also developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, Goa's first Level One sleep lab, and played a key role in leading COVID-19 intensive care management and pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives. His commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in his contributions to the transition of respiratory medicine to advanced interventional pulmonology, participation in conferences, and research efforts.

  • Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, Dr. Prasad has performed over 1,000 transbronchial lung biopsies and excels in complex airway interventions. His achievements include hands-on training in pleural disease from leading experts and establishing precision medicine clinics for severe asthma.

  • In addition to his clinical work, Dr Prasad has been featured in various media outlets for his pioneering contributions, including sealing lung leaks in post-COVID patients and resecting tumours without surgery. He continues to be a thought leader in the field, regularly contributing to medical literature and participating in public health discussions.

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. stands out as a leading figure in interventional pulmonology, known for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving patient outcomes in respiratory care.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Established interventional pulmonary services in the Goa/Konkan regions, pioneering procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS TBNA, whole lung lavage, endobronchial tumour debulking, and airway stenting.
  • Performed non-intubated flexible bronchoscopy-guided airway foreign body retrieval and SEMS placement under conscious sedation, introducing the first mini-rigid thoracoscopy in the region.
  • Pioneered advanced rigid bronchoscopy (Novatech) for complex tumour debulking, offering palliative airway intervention for cancer patients.
  • Introduced daycare-based minimal access ambulatory pleural interventions and dry seal thoracic drainage systems.
  • Developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, the region's first Level One sleep lab.
  • Led COVID-19 intensive care management and established the Manipal Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre using the REDCORD system.
  • Partnered with AstraZeneca to establish a precision medicine clinic for severe asthma.
  • Expanded expertise in transplant pulmonology through pre- and post-transplant management.
  • Set clinical excellence benchmarks in interventional pulmonology and severe asthma management through research, quality assessments, and consultation for healthcare providers.

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Interventional Pulmonology training from CMC, Vellore and National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine Course from ISDA (Indian Sleep Disorders Association, New Delhi.
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB).
  • Life member of All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA).
  • Life member of the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA).
  • Life member of the Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine(ISCCM).
  • Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Member of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR).
  • Life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB).
  • Member of the prestigious European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance.

    • Field of Expertise

  • Managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.
  • Specialising in non-invasive ventilation and diffuse parenchymal lung disease management.
  • Proficient in interventional bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Expertise in real-time ultrasound-guided pleural interventions and ambulatory pleural care procedures
  • Skilled in performing complex airway procedures and advanced respiratory care

    • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

    • Talks & Publications

  • Manipal Hospitals Goa launched Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre headed by Dr Prabhu Prasad N C to address post Covid lung complications on World Lung Day today Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad NC and team sealed a lung leakage in a non operative procedural approach in a Long Covid Patient giving him a new lease of Life in THE TIMES OF INDIA today.Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad says , "A chest X-ray to look for changes in the appearance of your lungs that are suggestive of TB" to Only my Health.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasand on the First Case in Goa and Konkan "Tumour Blocking Breathing Tube Resected Successfully without surgery" in Lokmat.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad on World Asthma Day: Breathe easy in Goa I Gomantak Times. Click Here

    • Overview

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. is a highly accomplished Lead Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Goa, with over a decade of experience in treating complex respiratory conditions. He holds an MBBS from RGUHS, Bangalore, an MD in Pulmonary Medicine from BFUHS, Punjab, and a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from Army Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Prasad pursued super-speciality training in Interventional Pulmonology at CMC, Vellore, followed by advanced training at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo and Nagoya Medicine Centre in Japan. He is the foremost Pulmonologist in Goa 

  • Dr. Prasad is a pioneer in interventional pulmonology within the Manipal Healthcare Group and has been instrumental in transforming the respiratory medicine speciality into an interventional pulmonology sub-speciality in India. He has established state-of-the-art interventional pulmonary services in Goa, introducing cutting-edge procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS-guided FNA, and complex airway stenting in the Konkan region. His expertise extends to managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure, as well as performing advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.

  • Dr. Prasad has also developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, Goa's first Level One sleep lab, and played a key role in leading COVID-19 intensive care management and pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives. His commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in his contributions to the transition of respiratory medicine to advanced interventional pulmonology, participation in conferences, and research efforts.

  • Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, Dr. Prasad has performed over 1,000 transbronchial lung biopsies and excels in complex airway interventions. His achievements include hands-on training in pleural disease from leading experts and establishing precision medicine clinics for severe asthma.

  • In addition to his clinical work, Dr Prasad has been featured in various media outlets for his pioneering contributions, including sealing lung leaks in post-COVID patients and resecting tumours without surgery. He continues to be a thought leader in the field, regularly contributing to medical literature and participating in public health discussions.

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. stands out as a leading figure in interventional pulmonology, known for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving patient outcomes in respiratory care.

    Talks & Publications

  • Manipal Hospitals Goa launched Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre headed by Dr Prabhu Prasad N C to address post Covid lung complications on World Lung Day today Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad NC and team sealed a lung leakage in a non operative procedural approach in a Long Covid Patient giving him a new lease of Life in THE TIMES OF INDIA today.Click Here
  • Dr Prabhu Prasad says , "A chest X-ray to look for changes in the appearance of your lungs that are suggestive of TB" to Only my Health.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasand on the First Case in Goa and Konkan "Tumour Blocking Breathing Tube Resected Successfully without surgery" in Lokmat.Click Here
  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad on World Asthma Day: Breathe easy in Goa I Gomantak Times. Click Here

    • Overview

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. is a highly accomplished Lead Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology at Manipal Hospitals, Goa, with over a decade of experience in treating complex respiratory conditions. He holds an MBBS from RGUHS, Bangalore, an MD in Pulmonary Medicine from BFUHS, Punjab, and a DNB in Respiratory Medicine from Army Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Prasad pursued super-speciality training in Interventional Pulmonology at CMC, Vellore, followed by advanced training at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo and Nagoya Medicine Centre in Japan. He is the foremost Pulmonologist in Goa 

  • Dr. Prasad is a pioneer in interventional pulmonology within the Manipal Healthcare Group and has been instrumental in transforming the respiratory medicine speciality into an interventional pulmonology sub-speciality in India. He has established state-of-the-art interventional pulmonary services in Goa, introducing cutting-edge procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS-guided FNA, and complex airway stenting in the Konkan region. His expertise extends to managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure, as well as performing advanced bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.

  • Dr. Prasad has also developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, Goa's first Level One sleep lab, and played a key role in leading COVID-19 intensive care management and pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives. His commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in his contributions to the transition of respiratory medicine to advanced interventional pulmonology, participation in conferences, and research efforts.

  • Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, Dr. Prasad has performed over 1,000 transbronchial lung biopsies and excels in complex airway interventions. His achievements include hands-on training in pleural disease from leading experts and establishing precision medicine clinics for severe asthma.

  • In addition to his clinical work, Dr Prasad has been featured in various media outlets for his pioneering contributions, including sealing lung leaks in post-COVID patients and resecting tumours without surgery. He continues to be a thought leader in the field, regularly contributing to medical literature and participating in public health discussions.

  • Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C. stands out as a leading figure in interventional pulmonology, known for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving patient outcomes in respiratory care.

    • Fellowship & Membership

  • Interventional Pulmonology training from CMC, Vellore and National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine Course from ISDA (Indian Sleep Disorders Association, New Delhi.
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB).
  • Life member of All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA).
  • Life member of the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA).
  • Life member of the Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine(ISCCM).
  • Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Member of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR).
  • Life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Life member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS).
  • Life member of the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB).
  • Member of the prestigious European Respiratory Society (ERS).
  • Founding Secretary General Palliative Pulmonology Alliance.

    • Field of Expertise

  • Managing critically ill patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.
  • Specialising in non-invasive ventilation and diffuse parenchymal lung disease management.
  • Proficient in interventional bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Expertise in real-time ultrasound-guided pleural interventions and ambulatory pleural care procedures
  • Skilled in performing complex airway procedures and advanced respiratory care

    • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

    • Awards & Achievements

  • Established interventional pulmonary services in the Goa/Konkan regions, pioneering procedures like medical thoracoscopy, EBUS TBNA, whole lung lavage, endobronchial tumour debulking, and airway stenting.
  • Performed non-intubated flexible bronchoscopy-guided airway foreign body retrieval and SEMS placement under conscious sedation, introducing the first mini-rigid thoracoscopy in the region.
  • Pioneered advanced rigid bronchoscopy (Novatech) for complex tumour debulking, offering palliative airway intervention for cancer patients.
  • Introduced daycare-based minimal access ambulatory pleural interventions and dry seal thoracic drainage systems.
  • Developed the Manipal Centre for Sleep and Breathing, the region's first Level One sleep lab.
  • Led COVID-19 intensive care management and established the Manipal Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre using the REDCORD system.
  • Partnered with AstraZeneca to establish a precision medicine clinic for severe asthma.
  • Expanded expertise in transplant pulmonology through pre- and post-transplant management.
  • Set clinical excellence benchmarks in interventional pulmonology and severe asthma management through research, quality assessments, and consultation for healthcare providers.

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