Biography

Dr. Preeti Sharma is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care at Healing Hospital, Chandigarh with 18+ years of transformative experience in the comprehensive management of complex respiratory disorders, lung diseases, and critical care. She brings exceptional expertise in advanced bronchoscopic procedures, lung cancer screening, and evidence-based respiratory medicine to the Tricity healthcare landscape.

Dr. Sharma completed her MBBS from Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, —where she developed a strong foundation in clinical medicine and patient care. She pursued her postgraduate specialization earning her MD in Pulmonary Medicine from GMCH, Chandigarh, Punjab University, gaining comprehensive training in all aspects of respiratory diseases, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and respiratory critical care.

Recognizing the critical importance of intensive care management in respiratory emergencies, Dr. Sharma completed her Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM) in 2015 from Fortis Hospital, Mohali, equipping her with advanced skills in managing critically ill patients, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and intensive care protocols. This dual expertise in pulmonary medicine and critical care makes her uniquely qualified to manage the entire spectrum of respiratory conditions from outpatient care to life-threatening emergencies.

Her dedication to exemplary patient outcomes is evident in her meticulous adherence to medical procedures and utilization of the latest industry equipment and technology in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Sharma is deeply committed to patient care, placing the needs and concerns of her patients at the forefront of her practice. She has a strong focus on listening to and addressing patient concerns, ensuring that all questions are answered in terms that patients can easily understand. This patient-centric approach not only builds trust but also enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.

An avid learner, Dr. Sharma is always looking to expand her knowledge base and skills. She stays updated with the latest advancements in pulmonary medicine through active participation in international conferences and continuing medical education. Her international exposure includes presenting at the 76th Annual Conference of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) in Vancouver, Canada (2010), attending the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Paris, France (2018), and the ERS International Congress in Madrid, Spain (2019). This global perspective ensures she remains at the forefront of her field, offering innovative and effective treatments.

Dr. Sharma specializes in the complete spectrum of pulmonary medicine and critical care including severe and resistant asthma clinics (specialized management of difficult-to-control asthma with biologic therapies and advanced protocols), allergic rhinitis treatment and management, comprehensive lung cancer screening and early detection programs (low-dose CT screening, early diagnosis protocols), advanced bronchoscopy-guided procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, endobronchial biopsy, bronchoalveolar lavage, foreign body removal), Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) guided procedures (EBUS-TBNA for mediastinal lymph node sampling, lung mass diagnosis), pulmonary function tests specialist (spirometry, lung volume measurements, diffusion capacity, bronchodilator response testing, exercise testing), smoking cessation clinics (comprehensive tobacco de-addiction programs, pharmacotherapy, counseling), pulmonary rehabilitation programmes (comprehensive exercise training, breathing techniques, lifestyle modification for COPD and chronic lung diseases), polysomnography studies and sleep medicine (sleep apnea diagnosis, CPAP therapy, sleep disorder management), respiratory ICU and advanced ventilation (mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation including BiPAP and CPAP, ventilator weaning protocols), COPD management, interstitial lung disease diagnosis and treatment, pneumonia and respiratory infections, pleural diseases, and tuberculosis management.

Dr. Sharma has made significant academic contributions with pioneering research in sleep medicine. Her thesis titled “To Study Depression and Anxiety in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients” was the first study of its kind in India in sleep laboratory settings, demonstrating that depression and anxiety were significantly higher in OSA patients compared to controls. She has published research papers in prestigious journals including CHEST and Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences, and presented at international conferences including CHEST 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.

She is an active faculty member at national conferences including NAPCON (National Association for Pulmonary Medicine Conference) where she has served as panelist on COVID management and severe asthma sessions (2021, 2023), speaker on telemedicine in critically ill patients (2022), and has provided hands-on training in bronchoscopy workshops at BRONCOCON 2024, Kochi, reflecting her commitment to advancing respiratory medicine education.

She is a member of prestigious international and national organizations including European Respiratory Society (ERS), American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), Indian Chest Society (ICS), Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB), Indian Society of Lung Cancer (ISCLC), Chest Council of India (CCI), and Society of Critical Care Medicine, Chandigarh, actively participating in advancing pulmonary medicine knowledge and techniques.

According to Dr. Sharma, “Excellence in pulmonary medicine is achieved through precise diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, continuous learning, and above all, genuine compassion for patients struggling with respiratory illness.” She is medically and technically very sound and believes in ethical practice with evidence-based treatment for her patients. She makes sure that her patients and families are fully aware of their respiratory conditions, treatment options, and preventive strategies, and goes the extra mile in educating them about disease management, lifestyle modifications, and long-term respiratory health maintenance from conservative management to advanced interventional procedures and critical care, ensuring informed decision-making at every step.