Dr Vaibhav Chachra

Dr. Vaibhav Chachra is an accomplished Pulmonologist with over 12 years of expertise in advanced airway procedures and complex respiratory disorders. He is recognized as the first interventional pulmonologist in Uttarakhand to introduce Tracheal Stenting and EBUS in the state. With clinical experience at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and NITRD, New Delhi, he is known for managing rare and difficult pulmonary conditions, including ILD, sarcoidosis, lung tumors, and airway obstructions. Dr. Chachra is also an invited faculty member for multiple national and international pulmonology workshops and conferences.

Educational Qualifications:

• MD (Pulmonology) – SMC, NCR Delhi
• MBBS – Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
• FCCS- (Fundamental Critical care support – USA)
• EDRM- (European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine- Europe)

Professional Experience:

• Consultant - Kailash Hospital, Dehradun
• Visiting Consultant CMI, Kanishk Hospital, Dehradun
• Senior Resident, National Institute of Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases, New Delhi
• Senior Resident – Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital, Dehradun
• Clinical Associate– Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Jaipur Golden Hospital, New Delhi

Professional Memberships:

• MERS – Member of European Respiratory Society
• MICS – Member of Indian Chest Society
• MIAB – Member of Indian Association of Bronchology
• MNCCP – Member of National College of Chest Physicians
• MIMA- Member of Indian Medical Association

Awards:

• First Interventional Pulmonologist in state to start Tracheal Stenting
• First in the state to start Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• First in Poster presentation on Necrotising Sarcoidosis in NAPCON, Mumbai
• Faculty (Chairperson) on Bronchial Thermoplasty
• Faculty (for hands on training) on Rigid Bronchoscopy & Cryotherapy in Lungs
• Faculty & Orations in National & International Conferences