Dr. R Sunil Kumar
Superintendent Professor & HOD
Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Government Hospital for Chest And Communicable Diseases
Interventional Pulmonology Procedures · Adult and Pediatric Bronchoscopy · Medical Thoracoscopy
24/7 Emergency careAll services are free
"ప్రభుత్వ ఛాతీ ఆసుపత్రిలో అన్ని సేవలు ఉచితం - ప్రతి ఒక్కరికీ ఆరోగ్య సేవలు అందించడమే మా ధ్యేయం"
Academic excellence
Exclusive Pulmonology Postgraduate Teaching Institute
Our institution offers specialized education in Respiratory Medicine, including MD Respiratory Medicine and Respiratory Therapist Technology courses, with a strong academic focus on pulmonary medicine.
Superintendent Number : 9849903070- Total Faculty
- 26
- Total Post Graduate Seats (Per Year)
- 18
Certificates & Standards
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Our Expertise In — Respiratory Medicine
We specialize in comprehensive care for respiratory disorders, offering advanced diagnosis and treatment for conditions like COPD, asthma, and lung infections. Our team is skilled in cutting-edge procedures and personalized care to ensure optimal respiratory health.
Video Fiber Optic Bronchoscope
A fiber optic bronchoscope is a flexible medical instrument used to visually examine the airways and lungs. It utilizes fiber optic technology to provide clear, real-time images, allowing for precise diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions.
Rigid Thoracoscopy
Rigid thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine and treat conditions within the pleural cavity. It involves the use of a rigid scope to visualize, biopsy, or treat pleural abnormalities under direct vision, often used for diagnosing pleural effusions or malignancies.
Speciality Clinics
A specialty clinic in Pulmonology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and lung infections. It offers specialized care with advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans for patients with complex lung diseases.
Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) occurs when the TB bacteria become resistant to the antibiotics typically used to treat the disease, making it more difficult to cure. This form of TB requires longer, more complex treatment with second-line drugs, often with more severe side effects.
Inside GHCCD
Care, expertise and innovation in focus
Watch the hospital introduction, understand our approach to specialist care, and explore the clinical innovation supporting respiratory medicine at GHCCD.
About Us
Leading care for Pulmonology
Our hospital is a leading center for Pulmonology, specializing in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, asthma, COPD, and more. Equipped with advanced bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy facilities, we provide cutting-edge care to our patients. The hospital boasts a 16-bed ICU designed to handle complex respiratory emergencies. Additionally, we are the largest postgraduate training institute in the region, recognized for our commitment to academic excellence and the professional development of future pulmonologists.
Why Us
Specialized and compassionate respiratory care
Patients should choose our hospital for its specialized Pulmonology department, which excels in treating a wide range of respiratory conditions, including pneumonia, asthma, COPD, TB, bronchiectasis, and ILD. Our facility is equipped with advanced bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy technologies, ensuring precise diagnosis and treatment. With a dedicated 16-bed ICU, we provide comprehensive care for respiratory emergencies. Our experienced medical team is committed to delivering personalized and compassionate care, ensuring the best outcomes for every patient.
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Our Innovation
Advancing the field of pulmonology
At our hospital, innovation in pulmonology is at the core of our mission to provide exceptional respiratory care. Our dedication to advancing the field of pulmonology is reflected in several key areas.
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Quick answers about GHCCD Visakhapatnam
Government Hospital for Chest and Communicable Diseases is a government tertiary respiratory-care and teaching hospital in Pedda Waltair, Visakhapatnam, providing pulmonary, critical-care and communicable-disease services.
Hospital services are free and emergency care is available 24/7. Call 0891-2552525 for emergency assistance.
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24/7Emergency respiratory care
18Postgraduate seats per year
VizagPedda Waltair, Visakhapatnam
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Frequently asked questions
What is GHCCD Visakhapatnam?
GHCCD is the Government Hospital for Chest and Communicable Diseases in Pedda Waltair, Visakhapatnam. It is a government tertiary respiratory-care and teaching hospital affiliated with the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Andhra Medical College.
Are services at GHCCD free?
Yes. GHCCD states that all services at the government chest hospital are provided free of cost, with the mission of making healthcare accessible to everyone.
Is emergency respiratory care available 24 hours?
Yes. GHCCD provides emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The emergency landline is 0891-2552525.
What conditions does GHCCD treat?
GHCCD treats respiratory conditions including tuberculosis, COPD, bronchial asthma, pneumonia, ARDS, bronchiectasis, sleep disorders, occupational lung disease, lung cancer, pleural disease and chronic empyema. Its communicable-disease services include care for diarrhoea, diphtheria, tetanus, rabies, chicken pox, swine flu, COVID-19, malaria and fever cases.
What specialist procedures and diagnostics are available?
GHCCD service information includes adult and paediatric bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, pulmonary-function testing, chest radiology, sleep studies, sputum microscopy, pleural procedures and respiratory intensive care.
What are the outpatient timings at GHCCD?
Outpatient services operate from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Emergency and emergency laboratory services operate 24/7.
Where is GHCCD and how can I contact the hospital?
GHCCD is at P8GM+W64, Chinna Waltair, Pedda Waltair, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530013. Call the emergency landline 0891-2552525, the superintendent helpline +91-9849903070, or email ghccdvsp@gmail.com.
Does GHCCD provide postgraduate medical teaching?
Yes. GHCCD is an exclusive pulmonology postgraduate teaching institute affiliated with Andhra Medical College. The website reports 26 faculty members and 18 postgraduate seats per year.
Official connections
Government and academic references
Find GHCCD in government directories and learn more about its academic connection with Andhra Medical College.
Visakhapatnam District — Who is WhoGovernment directory listing the hospital superintendent, phone and email.Directorate of Medical Education, Andhra PradeshOfficial state listing of Government Hospital for Chest & CD, Visakhapatnam.Andhra Medical College — Pulmonary MedicineAcademic department overview, clinical services and teaching information.
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Patient centred care with the latest treatment modalities and a scientific approach on par with global standards and effectively contributing to ongoing clinical researches in the field of Pulmonology.Dr. R Sunil KUMAR (MD)DIRECTOR OF PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE DIVISION
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Testimonial
In my personal experience, it is a good Pulmonology hospital with very good experts in Interventional Pulmonology. Specialist services are awesome, very caring, especially the new rich which is air-conditioned and functioning with good ventilation. Hats off to the doctor's dedication.
