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Chief Consultant Pulmonologist & Sleep Specialist · KIMS Gachibowli
Expert Pulmonology & Respiratory Care in Hyderabad
City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad|Pulmonology • Interventional Pulmonology • Sleep Medicine • Lung Diseases
Advanced Lung Care by One of Hyderabad's Leading Pulmonologists
Expert diagnosis and treatment for Asthma, COPD, Tuberculosis, Lung Infections, Sleep Apnea, Lung Cancer, ILD, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Pleural Diseases & all Respiratory Disorders.
20+ Years Experience
International Training (USA)
KIMS Hospitals Consultant
Award Winning Pulmonologist
Dr. S A Rafi
MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), MS Clin Inf (USA), Fellowship USA
4.6 / 5
Google Reviews
20+ Years
Pulmonology
About the Doctor
Meet Dr. S A Rafi
Chief Consultant Pulmonologist & Sleep Specialist at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli, and Director of City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam, with over 20 years of experience in respiratory care.
Interventional PulmonologySleep MedicineBronchoscopyEBUSClinical Trials
Qualifications
MBBS
Osmania Medical College
MD Pulmonary Medicine
AIMS
MS Clinical Informatics
UMDNJ, USA
Clinical Fellowship
University of Utah Hospital, USA
Career Highlights
Senior Consultant
CARE Super Speciality Hospital
2010 – 2024
Clinical Fellowship
University of Utah Hospital
USA
Research Project Manager
RWJUH – UMDNJ
USA
Senior Consultant
KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli
Present
Comprehensive Care
Services & Specialities
From routine pulmonary assessments to advanced interventional procedures, every service is delivered with international standards of precision, safety and compassion.
Asthma Treatment
Personalised inhaler & biologic therapy plans.
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COPD Management
Long-term control of chronic obstructive lung disease.
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Tuberculosis Care
MDR-TB, XDR-TB and latent TB management.
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Lung Infections
Pneumonia, bronchitis & fungal lung infections.
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Pleural Effusion
Diagnostic & therapeutic pleural procedures.
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Lung Cancer Evaluation
Early detection, staging & tumor board guidance.
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Comprehensive ILD workup & precision therapy.
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Pulmonary Function Test
Spirometry, DLCO, Body Plethysmography, Oscillometry.
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Sleep Study (PSG)
Level-1 in-lab & home sleep studies.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment
CPAP / BiPAP titration & sleep disorders care.
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Snoring Clinic
Dedicated evaluation for snoring & UARS.
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Bronchoscopy & EBUS
Diagnostic + therapeutic airway interventions.
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Medical Thoracoscopy
Advanced pleural biopsy & pleurodesis.
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Critical Pulmonary Care
ICU-level respiratory management.
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Preventive Health Checkups
Lung age, screening & risk assessment.
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Smoking Cessation
Structured programme to help you quit for life.
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Asthma & Allergy Clinic
Asthma Treatment in Hyderabad
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COPD Clinic
COPD Treatment in Hyderabad
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TB Care
Tuberculosis Diagnosis & Management
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Sleep Medicine
Sleep Apnea & Snoring Evaluation
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ILD Care
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Care
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Lung Function Testing
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
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Interventional Pulmonology
Bronchoscopy & EBUS
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Snoring Clinic
Snoring Treatment in Hyderabad
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Cough Clinic
Chronic Cough Specialist
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All services
View all treatments
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Areas of Expertise
Precision skill across the pulmonary spectrum
Clinical Pulmonology
Interventional Pulmonology
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Function Testing
Bronchoscopy
Rigid Bronchoscopy
Medical Thoracoscopy
EBUS
DLCO
Oscillometry
Body Plethysmography
Sleep Studies
Tumor Board Guidance
Clinical Trials
Preventive Pulmonology
Public Awareness
Why Dr. S A Rafi
Where world-class training meets patient-first care
Internationally Trained
USA fellowship & clinical informatics training.
20+ Years Experience
Two decades of respiratory expertise.
Advanced Bronchoscopy
Rigid, flexible & interventional airway work.
Award Winning
Dr Abdul Kalam Health Care Award recipient.
Evidence Based
Guidelines-driven, protocolised care.
Patient Centric
Compassionate, unhurried consultations.
Corporate Hospital
KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli consultant.
Latest Technology
Modern diagnostics & therapeutics.
Personalised Plans
Care tailored to your lifestyle & goals.
Health Blog
Lung tips & insights from Dr. Rafi
COPD
5 min
2 May 2026
A daily routine that keeps COPD flare-ups away
Breathing exercises, inhaler timing and food choices that reduce hospital visits by up to 40%.
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Sleep
3 min
20 April 2026
Snoring vs Sleep Apnea: how to tell the difference
One is a nuisance, the other is dangerous for your heart. Five red flags every family should know.
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Symptoms
4 min
5 April 2026
Cough for more than 3 weeks? Do not ignore it
A chronic cough can signal asthma, TB, GERD or even lung cancer. When to see a pulmonologist.
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Prevention
6 min
22 March 2026
What happens to your lungs in the first 30 days after you quit smoking
A day-by-day timeline of healing. The lungs begin repairing themselves within just 12 hours.
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Tuberculosis
4 min
8 March 2026
TB in Hyderabad: 6 symptoms that need immediate testing
Night sweats, weight loss, evening fever — a simple sputum test can catch TB before it damages your lungs.
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Asthma & COPD
4 min
10 September 2026
Asthma vs COPD: what is the difference?
Both cause wheeze and breathlessness, but they start differently, behave differently and are treated differently.
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Lung Health
3 min
18 September 2026
When should you visit a pulmonologist?
Eight warning signs that mean your cough, breathlessness or snoring deserves a lung specialist’s opinion.
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Asthma
3 min
2 October 2026
Early warning signs of asthma
Night cough, breathlessness on exercise and chest tightness can appear long before a full asthma attack.
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Sleep
4 min
10 October 2026
What is sleep apnea?
Breathing that repeatedly stops during sleep — the symptoms, health risks, tests and treatment explained.
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Sleep
3 min
18 October 2026
Why do people snore during sleep?
What causes snoring, simple steps that help, and when snoring is a sign of something more serious.
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Awards
Dr Abdul Kalam Health Care Award
Best Clinical Presentation Award
Conference Faculty
National & International Speaker
Publications
Multiple publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals across pulmonology, interventional airway procedures, and sleep medicine.
PubMed
CHEST
ERJ
Memberships
NCCP
ICS
APSR
ERS
FCCP
National College of Chest Physicians · Indian Chest Society · Asian Pacific Society of Respirology · European Respiratory Society · Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
OP Timings
Two locations. Same trusted specialist.
Consult Dr. S A Rafi at his private City Chest Clinic in Mehdipatnam every evening, or at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli during the day. Walk-in accepted subject to availability.
City Chest Clinic
Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad
Evening Clinic
Monday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMTuesday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMWednesday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMThursday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMFriday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSaturday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSunday
ClosedKIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli
Senior Consultant — Pulmonology
Daytime OPD
Monday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMTuesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMWednesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSunday
Closed“Excellent diagnosis and compassionate care. Dr. Rafi took time to understand my history before recommending treatment.”
RK
Rakesh K.
“Highly experienced pulmonologist. My chronic breathing problems improved significantly within weeks.”
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Priya S.
“Very patient and explains everything clearly. The clinic is modern and well-equipped.”
AR
Anil R.
“My sleep apnea is finally under control. CPAP titration and follow-up have been outstanding.”
MT
Meena T.
Frequently Asked
Answers before you visit
Book Appointment
Reserve your consultation with Dr. Rafi
Share a few details and our care coordinator will confirm your appointment within business hours. For urgent breathing concerns, please call directly.
City Chest Clinic
832/2, House No.12, Sai Suchi Towers,
Opposite Canara Bank, Mehdipatnam,
Hyderabad, Telangana – 500006
Opposite Canara Bank, Mehdipatnam,
Hyderabad, Telangana – 500006
Areas We Serve
Pulmonologist for West & Central Hyderabad
Dr. S. A. Rafi consults at two locations, so patients from across Hyderabad can choose whichever is closer.
City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam
Evenings, Mon – Sat, 6 – 9 PM
Own clinic — consultation, spirometry / PFT and follow-up.
MehdipatnamTolichowkiBanjara HillsJubilee HillsManikonda
KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli
Daytime, Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM
Hospital consultation, admissions, bronchoscopy and sleep studies.
GachibowliKondapurMadhapurHitech CityFinancial DistrictNanakramguda