Dr. Durga Balagopalan
Professor & HOD
Department Of Pulmonology
Dr. Durga Balagopalan joined our esteemed institution on 1st August 2011 as an Assistant Professor and was subsequently promoted to the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine. She is widely recognized for her clinical expertise, unwavering academic dedication, and effective leadership within the department.
She completed her MBBS from Government Medical College, Calicut in 2002. Furthering her specialization in respiratory medicine, Dr. Durga earned a DTCD (Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases) in 2006, followed by a DNB in Pulmonary Medicine from Government Medical College, Calicut in 2009.
Before joining our institution, Dr. Durga gained extensive clinical experience at the Chest Hospital, Calicut and in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Government Medical College, Calicut, where she developed a robust foundation in managing complex respiratory conditions.
As Professor and Head of Department, Dr. Durga Balagopalan combines her vast clinical expertise with a passion for teaching and research. She continues to play a pivotal role in advancing patient care standards and fostering academic excellence within the field of pulmonary medicine.
Education
MBBS, DTCD, DNB.
Accomplishment
Publications
• Bode Index in COPD Patients during Acute exacerbations and its influence on Treatment outcome – An observational Study Published in Vol-07Issue-04, April 2019 JMSCR
• Effect of Electrocardiographic findings on mortality of Acute Exacerbation Of COPD- An observational Study. Journal of Evolution Medical and Dental Science. 1789-1793 Jan 3 , 2019
• Sarcoidosis Pulmon Volume 15 Issue 2 May-August 2013 – Review article
• Medical Thoracoscopy- An interventional procedure for.the Plumonologist Ravindran C , Durga Balagopalan, Muhammed Musthafa; Pulmon 2006;8:2:10-13
• Study comparing the efficacy and side effect profile of Inhaled steroid Ciclesonide and Fluticasone in patients with Moderate Persistant Asthma; Lung India 2009; 26(S):10
