Dr. Pallavi Purwar

About the Doctor

Dr. Pallavi Purwar is a highly accomplished Thoracic Surgeon with over 12 years of extensive experience in performing complex surgeries involving the lungs, esophagus, and other structures within the chest cavity. Whether it’s minimally invasive procedures or other innovative approaches, Dr. Pallavi strives to employ the most advanced methods to optimize surgical outcomes, minimize discomfort, and expedite recovery.

• Highly skilled in performing a wide range of thoracic procedures with accuracy.
• Specializes in chest surgery for various thoracic conditions and diseases, including lung cancer
• Utilizes VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) for minimally invasive procedures.
• Provides guidance, support and medical consultation.
• Dedicated to helping patients breathe easier and enhance their overall quality of life.

Education

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
• MS – PGI, Chandigarh
• DrNB Thoracic Surgery

Specialist

• Lung Cancer
• Bronchiectasis
• Aspergilloma
• Mucormycosis
• Tuberculosis
• Emphysematous Bulla
• Tracheal Stenosis
• Esophageal Tumors
• Diaphragmatic Hernia
• Chest Wall Trauma
• Thymoma
• Thymic Cancer
• Pleural Effusion
• Chest Wall Tumors
• Empyema
• Lung Abscess

Experience

• Assistant Professor CTVS, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital
• Specialist Grade-II (Faculty) Thoracic Surgeon, National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases
• Post DNB SS Thoracic Surgery Senior Resident, National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases
• DNB SS Senior Resident, National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases
• Senior Resident Thoracic Surgery, National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases
• Senior Resident Thoracic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
• Senior Resident Thoracic Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai

Achievements

• First Runner up in PGC Master cup as part of Team Asia in the ESTS conference at Dublin in June 2019
• Young Investigator’s Award at NALCCON Patna 2018: Evaluation of the extent of implementation of Evidence Based guidelines for the management of lung cancer in the Tata Memorial Centre.
• Young Investigator’s Award at NALCCON Patna 2015: Mediastinal staging in the era of improved imaging for non-small cell lung cancer.
• First Prize for Oral Presentation at 1st Indian Cancer Congress 21-24 Nov 2013 Post Esophagectomy chyle Leak: Impact on postoperative outcomes
• First Prize for Poster Presentation at NALCCON 2015 at Kolkota 18-19 April: Mediastinal staging in era of improved imaging for non-small cell lung cancer.
• Second Prize for Oral Presentation at NALCCON 2018 6-7 Oct Patna: Evaluation of the extent of implementation of Evidence Based guidelines for the management of lung cancer in the Tata Memorial Centre.
• Second Prize at Quiz conducted at AIIMS Jan 19-21, 2018: Contemporary Practices in Surgery.

Membership

• European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Trust
• Indian Society for Study of Lung Cancer
• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery