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Best Hospitals for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in India

Review 22 validated hospitals and 54 associated pulmonologists for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in India. Relationships require matching hospital and doctor procedure data.

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What is TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)?

Conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) passes a sheathed needle through the bronchial wall into a lymph node or peribronchial lesion selected from CT and airway landmarks, without real-time ultrasound. Aspirated cells and fragments are prepared for cytology, cell block and selected microbiology.

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Which hospitals in India offer TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)?

22 validated hospital relationships currently match TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in India: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru, Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, MGM Healthcare, Chennai. Inclusion requires both a hospital procedure mapping and an affiliated pulmonologist mapped to the same procedure.

Which doctors are associated with TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)?

54 listed pulmonologists currently have an exact TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) relationship at the hospitals shown. A catalog relationship is not a guarantee that a clinician will accept every case.

At a glance

Validated catalog relationships

Hospitals
22
pulmonologists
54
Eligible cities
5
Treatment guides
1
Cost guides
1

Hospital inclusion requires a Pulmonology relationship and an affiliated pulmonologist. Procedure pages additionally require matching hospital-procedure and doctor-procedure relationships.

Hospitals

Hospitals offering TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in India

Cards use factual campus data and validated relationship counts. Ordering is alphabetical by city and hospital name, not a ranking.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
Beds
250 beds
Established
Established 2007

Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Bengaluru because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 1 affiliated pulmonologist with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Dr. Ravindra M MehtaMBBS, MD, MD, Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine, Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, Fellowship in Sleep Disorders Medicine, American Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease, American Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine, American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, FCCP, FAASM
  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
  • NABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration LaboratoriesNABL Accredited
Established
Established 2017

Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Bengaluru because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 1 affiliated pulmonologist with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
Beds
300 beds
Established
Established 2024

Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Bengaluru because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 2 affiliated pulmonologists with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
Beds
745 beds
Established
Established 1983

Apollo Hospital, Chennai is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Chennai because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 1 affiliated pulmonologist with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
  • NABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration LaboratoriesNABL Accredited
Beds
1000 beds
Established
Established 1999

Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Chennai because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 4 affiliated pulmonologists with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
  • NABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration LaboratoriesNABL Accredited
Beds
400 beds
Established
Established 2016

MGM Healthcare, Chennai is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Chennai because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 3 affiliated pulmonologists with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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Artemis Hospital

Delhi NCR, India

  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
  • DHADHA
Beds
800 beds
Established
Established 2007

Artemis Hospital is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Delhi NCR because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 3 affiliated pulmonologists with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
  • NABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration LaboratoriesNABL Accredited
Beds
700 beds
Established
Established 1959

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Delhi NCR because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 4 affiliated pulmonologists with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
  • NABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration LaboratoriesNABL Accredited
Beds
262 beds
Established
Established 2010

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Delhi NCR because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 1 affiliated pulmonologist with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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  • Joint Commission International Gold Seal of ApprovalJCI Accredited
  • NABH Accredited — Patient Safety & Quality of CareNABH Accredited
  • NABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration LaboratoriesNABL Accredited
Beds
1000 beds
Established
Established 2013

Fortis Memorial Research Institute is listed for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in Delhi NCR because GAF's current data records the procedure at this campus and connects 3 affiliated pulmonologists with the same procedure. This is a catalog relationship, not confirmation that the procedure is suitable or currently scheduled for a specific patient.

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Compare hospital facts

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HospitalCityAccreditationBedsEstablishedValidated proceduresListed doctors
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadBengaluruJCI · NABH250200754
Gleneagles Hospitals, BengaluruBengaluruJCI · NABH · NABLNot recorded201751
Medicover Hospital, BengaluruBengaluruJCI · NABH300202432
Apollo Hospital, ChennaiChennaiJCI · NABH745198342
Gleneagles HealthCity ChennaiChennaiJCI · NABH · NABL1000199964
MGM Healthcare, ChennaiChennaiJCI · NABH · NABL400201675

Procedures

Related Pulmonology respiratory services

Cities

Cities with hospitals offering TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)

Doctors

pulmonologists associated with TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)

Each doctor has a matching hospital and Pulmonology relationship. Procedure pages additionally require that exact doctor-procedure mapping.

Principal Director & Unit Head – Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine

  • 34+ years Experience
  • Designation: Principal Director & Unit Head – Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
  • MBBS, MD, FRCP, DIP, FICM, FISM, FCCP, FIAB, FISDA, FICCM

Dr. Manoj Kumar Goel is Principal Director & Unit Head – Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised pulmonology in India for 34+ years experience. Flexible v…

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Key Procedures

  • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
  • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
  • Airway Stenting
  • Severe Asthma Management
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (CO…
  • Interstitial Lung Disease

Dr. Vivek Nangia

Pulmonology

Vice Chairman & Head of Pulmonology

  • 32+ years Experience
  • Designation: Vice Chairman & Head of Pulmonology
  • MBBS, MD, PG Diploma in Infectious Diseases, M.Sc. in Infectious Diseases, FCCP, FNCCP, FISCCM, FIAB, FISDA, FIDSA

Dr. Vivek Nangia is Vice Chairman & Head of Pulmonology at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised pulmonology in India for 32+ years experience. Flexible versus rigid access, EBUS versus con…

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Key Procedures

  • Medical Thoracoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
  • TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)

Principal Director & Head of Pulmonology, Pulmonology Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

  • 27+ years Experience
  • Designation: Principal Director & Head of Pulmonology
  • MBBS, MD, FRCP, EDIC, FCCP, EDARM, FICCM, EMPH

Dr. Prashant Saxena is Principal Director & Head of Pulmonology, Pulmonology Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised pulmonology in India for 27+ years…

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Key Procedures

  • Medical Thoracoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
  • TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)

Principal Consultant

  • 31+ years Experience
  • Designation: Principal Consultant
  • MBBS, MRCP, FRCP

Dr. Nevin Kishore is Principal Consultant at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised pulmonology in India for 31+ years experience. Flexible versus rigid access, EBUS versus conventional TBNA…

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Key Procedures

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Airway Stenting
  • Severe Asthma Management
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
  • Interstitial Lung Disease

Dr. Bharat Gopal

Pulmonology

Senior Director of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

  • 27+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Director of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
  • MBBS, MD, DNB, MNAMS, Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology

Dr. Bharat Gopal is Senior Director of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine at Medanta - The Medicity in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised pulmonology in India for 27+ years experience. Flexible versus rigid access, EBUS versu…

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Key Procedures

  • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
  • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
  • Severe Asthma Management
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (CO…
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Polysomnography

Director & HOD

  • 25+ years Experience
  • Designation: Director & HOD
  • MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCST (UK), FRCP (London), DNB

Dr. Arunesh Kumar is Director & HOD at Paras Hospitals in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised pulmonology in India for 25+ years experience. Flexible versus rigid access, EBUS versus conventional TBNA, thoracoscopy versu…

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Key Procedures

  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
  • TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)
  • Bronchoscopy

Principal Director & HOD - Department of Respiratory Medicine, Allergy & Sleep Disorders

  • 35+ years Experience
  • Designation: Principal Director & HOD - Department of Respiratory Medicine
  • MBBS, MD

Dr. Sandeep Nayar is Principal Director & HOD - Department of Respiratory Medicine, Allergy & Sleep Disorders at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised pulmonology in India for 35+ years…

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Key Procedures

  • Bronchoscopy
  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
  • TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)

Dr. Latha Sharma

Pulmonology

Head of Department and Senior Consultant

  • 31+ years Experience
  • Designation: Head of Department and Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DNB, FCCP, FNCCP, DAA, MNAMS, B.N.Y.S

Dr. Latha Sharma is Head of Department and Senior Consultant at KIMS Hospitals in Hyderabad, India. She has practised pulmonology in India for 31+ years experience. Flexible versus rigid access, EBUS versus conventional…

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Key Procedures

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • CPAP Titration & Management
  • Polysomnography

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Treatment guides

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  • TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) treatment guide

    Conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) passes a sheathed needle through the bronchial wall into a lymph node or peribronchial lesion selected from CT and airway landmarks, without real-time ultrasound. Aspirated cells and fragments are prepared for cytology, cell block and selected microbiology.

Cost guides

Indicative planning ranges

India planning ranges are not city tariffs, hospital quotations or patient-specific prices. A named hospital must confirm the written estimate.

Conditions

Explicitly related conditions

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Questions

Best Hospitals for TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in India — frequently asked questions

What is TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)?

The concise definition on this page comes from the canonical GAF TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) treatment and cost content. This hospital page does not duplicate the full medical guide.

Which hospitals in India offer TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)?

22 hospitals currently meet the hospital-specialty, hospital-procedure, doctor-hospital and doctor-procedure validation rules for this page.

Which cities offer TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)?

Validated relationships currently appear in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai.

Which pulmonologists are associated with TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration)?

54 listed doctors have the exact procedure relationship at a hospital shown on this page. Inclusion is not a clinical ranking.

What is the cost of TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration) in India?

Use the linked GAF cost guide as an indicative planning range. A hospital quotation is required after records review, and an India range is not a city-specific or patient-specific price.

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Dr. Shabnam Choudhary

BDS

Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru

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BDS

Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru

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