About Dr. Vinayak Nandhanan
Dr. Vinayak Nandhanan is a dedicated and highly skilled Consultant Pulmonologist with expertise in managing respiratory diseases and complex lung conditions. He completed his MBBS as the Best Outgoing Student from Wuhan University School of Medicine and went on to earn his MD in Tuberculosis and…
Dr. Vinayak Nandhanan is a dedicated and highly skilled Consultant Pulmonologist with expertise in managing respiratory diseases and complex lung conditions. He completed his MBBS as the Best Outgoing Student from Wuhan University School of Medicine and went on to earn his MD in Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine from Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Puducherry.
He gained extensive clinical experience as a Senior Resident at Believers Church Medical College Hospital and later served as a Consultant Pulmonologist at MGM Muthoot Hospital, Kozhenchery, for more than two years. His areas of specialization include airway diseases such as asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis, as well as interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, and pulmonary vascular disorders.
Dr. Vinayak is proficient in a wide range of interventional procedures, including bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, and ultrasound-guided pleural interventions. He also manages pulmonary rehabilitation programs, sleep-related breathing disorders, and provides comprehensive care for tuberculosis and other respiratory infections of bacterial, viral, and fungal origin. In addition, he is trained in allergy skin prick testing and offers smoking cessation counseling.
With a strong patient-centered approach and a commitment to continuous learning, Dr. Vinayak is dedicated to delivering high-quality care for individuals with complex respiratory and pulmonary conditions.
- Airways diseases like Asthama, Chronic Bronchitis, COPD Bronchiectasis etc
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Lung Cancer
- Interventional Procedures- Bronchoscopy, BAL, TBNA, TBLB etc
- Pleural diseases and its interventions- Video pleuroscopy (Thorascopy),
- Intercostal drainage, chemical pleurodesis, USG guided pleural procedures
- Pulmonory Vascular Diseases and Smoking Cessation
- Preoperative care of patients with ling diseases and postoperative lung
complication. - Allergy – Skin prick test
- Pulmonary Rehabilition Program
- Sleep Disordered Breathing – Sleep Clinic
Booking & consultation FAQs
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vinayak Nandhanan?
Use the Book button on this page, message us on WhatsApp at +91 94961 43852, or call reception on +91 94961 43852. Our team will confirm the consultation time.
Where does Dr. Vinayak Nandhanan consult?
At Smita Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, SH8, Vengalloor, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala – 685608, in the Respiratory Medicine outpatient department.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Your Smita Hospital (SH) Card if you have one, a photo ID, your current medicines and any previous prescriptions, reports and scans. New patients register once for ₹50.
Is a follow-up consultation charged again?
Follow-up consultations are valid for 10 days from the date of the first consultation.


