Pulmonologist, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru

Dr. K. S. SatishBreathe easier, every day.

Dr. K. S. Satish, MD, is a pulmonologist with 20 years of experience. He consults at Chest and Maternity Centre, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Monday to Saturday.

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಬಹುದುConsultations in Kannada, English and Hindi

  • MDPulmonologist
  • KMCReg. No. 21066
  • 20 yearsOf experience
  • Mon to SatConsultations
Dr. K. S. Satish, pulmonologist
Dr. K. S. SatishMD

Your first visit

Breathlessness and a cough that will not go away are tiring and worrying. The first visit is about finding the cause and getting you breathing easier.

  1. He listens first

    How long the symptoms have lasted, what brings them on, smoking or dust at home and work, and the medicines and inhalers tried so far.

  2. Examination and tests

    Your chest is examined, and breathing tests, an X-ray or a CT scan are advised when they will help. Earlier reports are reviewed first.

  3. A clear plan

    What the condition is, how to take each medicine, and how to use an inhaler correctly. You can ask questions at every step.

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Every first visit starts with listening, and a family member is welcome in the room.

What to bring

Bring whatever you have. If something is missing, the doctor will tell you what is needed.

  • Previous prescriptions and all your inhalers
  • Chest X-ray or CT reports, with the films or CDs
  • Breathing test (PFT) or sputum test reports
  • A list of other illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease

Lungs and breathing

Conditions treated

Pulmonologists treat diseases of the lungs and airways. These are the most common reasons people come to see Dr. Satish.

  • Asthma

    Wheezing, chest tightness and night-time cough, controlled with the right inhaler and a clear action plan for bad days.

  • COPD and smoker’s lung

    Long-term breathlessness and cough in smokers and people exposed to smoke or dust, with inhalers, rehabilitation and vaccination.

  • Long-lasting cough

    A cough that has lasted more than three weeks is worked up properly, from allergy and acid reflux to infection.

  • Chest infections and TB

    Pneumonia, bronchitis and tuberculosis are diagnosed early and treated completely, with family members screened where needed.

  • Lung fibrosis (ILD)

    Scarring of the lungs that causes dry cough and breathlessness on walking, assessed with a CT scan and breathing tests.

  • Snoring and sleep apnoea

    Loud snoring, pauses in breathing and daytime sleepiness, checked with a sleep study and treated to protect the heart.

  • Allergies and breathlessness

    Sneezing, a blocked nose and breathlessness from dust, pollen or pets, with tests to find the trigger.

This list covers the most common reasons for a visit. If your problem is not listed, send a request and ask.

Training and experience

MD, with 20 years of experience.

  1. MD

    Qualification

    Postgraduate degree in medicine.

  2. Pulmonologist

    Chest and Maternity Centre, Rajajinagar

    Consults at Chest and Maternity Centre in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru.

  3. 20 years

    In practice

    20 years of caring for patients.

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Chest X-ray and CT images are read with you, so you know what they show.

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Sputum and blood tests help confirm infections such as tuberculosis.

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Older patients with long-term lung disease are followed up closely.

Where Dr. Satish consults

Chest and Maternity Centre, Rajajinagar

Dr. Satish consults at Chest and Maternity Centre, #878, 5th Block, Rajajinagar, Rajajinagar. Near Bashyam Circle.

  • 20Years of experience
  • Mon to SatConsultation days
  • 3Languages: Kannada, English and Hindi
  • Consultations by appointment, Monday to Saturday
  • The clinic team calls back to confirm your time
  • Bring earlier reports and scans to your visit
  • Directions on Google Maps, one tap away

Watch and understand

Short talks on the questions patients ask most. The videos will be added as they are recorded.

  • Video coming soon

    How to use an inhaler the right way

    3 mins
  • Video coming soon

    Asthma: control, not just relief

    4 mins
  • Video coming soon

    When a cough needs a chest specialist

    3 mins

What patients say

Stories from patients and families, in their own words.

    Most lung conditions are controlled with the right medicine, taken the right way.

    Inhalers work only when the technique is right, so it is checked at every visit. The panel lists the medicine groups you may hear about.

    • Bring all your inhalers to every visit, so the technique can be checked.
    • Rinse your mouth after a steroid inhaler to prevent throat infection.
    • Severe breathlessness, blue lips, chest pain or coughing blood is an emergency. Go to the nearest hospital at once.

    Questions patients ask

    At Chest and Maternity Centre, #878, 5th Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010. Near Bashyam Circle. Consultations run Monday to Saturday; send a request and the clinic team will confirm the time.

    No. You can book directly. If another doctor has seen you, bring their notes and prescriptions.

    Breathlessness at rest, blue lips or fingertips, chest pain, confusion, or coughing up blood. Go to the nearest emergency department at once. Do not wait for an appointment.

    A breathing test (spirometry) is often the most useful test for asthma and COPD. X-rays and CT scans are advised only when they will change the treatment.

    Previous prescriptions and all your inhalers; Chest X-ray or CT reports, with the films or CDs; Breathing test (PFT) or sputum test reports; A list of other illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease.

    Kannada, English and Hindi.

    No. It is a general, AI-assisted summary to help you understand the terms you may hear. Only your doctor can prescribe.

    Consult Dr. Satish

    Send a consultation request and the clinic team will call you to confirm the day and time.

    OPD
    Monday to Saturday. The clinic team confirms the time when you book.At Chest and Maternity Centre, #878, 5th Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010
    Languages
    Kannada, English, Hindi

    Request a consultation

    Share your details and the clinic team will call you back to confirm the day and time.

    30-minute slots, Mon to Sat

    In an emergency, do not use this form. Go to the nearest emergency department.