Dr. Kedar Hibare is the Lead Consultant – Clinical & Interventional Pulmonologist at Sparsh Hospital, Hennur. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex lung diseases, he is committed to excellence and patient-centred care. He specialises in minimally invasive pulmonary interventions, ensuring precise diagnosis and effective management of respiratory conditions.
He completed his postgraduate training at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, and pursued advanced training in Interventional Pulmonology & Thoracic Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center, New Delhi, and subsequently trained at Ruhrlandklinik – West German Lung Center, Essen, Germany. His expertise in interventions allows him to offer cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Hibare is actively involved in education and research, contributing to the evolution of interventional pulmonology. His areas of special interest include 3D printing airway prostheses for complex airway disorders. At SPARSH Hospital, he is dedicated to delivering comprehensive respiratory care, empowering patients to breathe easier and live healthier lives.
- Advanced Bronchoscopy (Rigid & Flexible)
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) – TBNA & Transbronchial Cryobiopsy
- Radial EBUS & Guided Bronchoscopic Biopsies
- Cryotherapy, APC, & Laser Therapy for Airway Tumors
- Balloon Dilation & Airway Stenting
- Therapeutic Thoracoscopy, Pleuroscopy & IPC placement
- DNB (Resp Diseases) – St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences
- Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology & Thoracic Oncology – Ruhrlandklinik – West German Lung Center, Germany
- First in India to complete the Interventional Pulmonology & Thoracic Oncology Fellowship, recognised by the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB)
- Former Chair, Social Media Committee – World Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP)
- Organiser & Lead Instructor for four hands-on Interventional Pulmonology training workshops at Narayana Health City, Bangalore
- Published Author in renowned journals, including the Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, Lung India, and the European Respiratory Journal
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Pulmonary Vascular Disease
- Interventional Pulmonology
- 3D printing and Artificial Intelligence
Over 20 publications and 4 book chapters
- World Association of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP)
- European Association of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology
- Indian Association of Bronchology
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
- Indian Chest Society
