Dr. U. Vijaya Kumar is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist in Chennai at Prashanth Hospitals. He treats lung and breathing problems in children, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, chronic lung disease, airway problems and sleep related breathing disorders. He also cares for seriously ill children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and explains each test, treatment option and its risks clearly to parents and families.
Areas of Expertise:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Pediatric Pulmonology
Asthma
Cystic Fibrosis
Tuberculosis
Airway Problems
Sleep-related Disorders
Sleep Problems in Children
Chronic Lung Disease
Qualifications:
MBBS (2005) – Stanley Medical College, Chennai
MD (Pediatrics, 2013) – AIIMS, New Delhi
DM (Pediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care, 2019) – AIIMS, New Delhi