General Information:

   The department of Pulmonary Medicine was started in December 2021 at JIPMER Karaikal. Our department provides both outpatient and inpatient care for the residents of Karaikal and other neighboring districts in collaboration with GH Karaikal. Facilities are available to manage drug sensitive and resistant tuberculosis patients.

Faculty List:

Dr. Sabarigirivasan @ Harish VK – Assistant Professor (Officer in-charge)

Dr. Indhu S – Senior Resident

Events conducted by our department:

On world TB day 2022 – we conducted a CME program on “Recent Updates in Management of Tuberculosis” for JIPMER faculties and PHC Medical Officers.