Dr Pradyut Waghray

Dr. Pradyut Waghray is a distinguished pulmonologist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with over 35 years of experience in respiratory medicine.  He currently serves as a Consultant Pulmonologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and holds the honorary position of Consultant Pulmonologist to the Indian Armed Forces.  Dr. Waghray is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu, enabling effective communication with a diverse patient population.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1982
• Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD) - AP Chest Hospital, Hyderabad, 1984
• MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1986

Professional Experience:

• Assistant Professor at NIMS, Punjagutta, Hyderabad (1987 – 1992)​
• Registrar in General Medicine/Respiratory Medicine at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK (1989 – 1990)​
• Consultant Pulmonologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad (1991 – Present)​

Notable Achievements:

• Gold Medal in DTCD
• University First Rank in DTCD
• Best Student Award in DTCD
• Distinction in Biochemistry & Pharmacology in MBBS
• Outstanding Young Person Award in the field of Medicine, In AP - 1994
• Vijayshree Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu (1999)​
• Best Speaker Award at the 74th National Conference of the Indian Medical Association (1988)​
• Honorary Consultant Pulmonologist to the Indian Armed Forces​

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Indian Chest Society
• Member, British Thoracic Society, UK​
• Member, Association of Respiratory Therapists & Physiologists (ARTP), UK​

Fellowships:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London, UK)​
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (USA)​
• Fellow of the Academy of Medical Specialities (India)​