English

    Overview

  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur is a renowned Consultant Pulmonologist at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore with over 20 years of expertise. He is a dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor. His personal touch and willingness to spend time with his patients are praiseworthy. His commitment to his work is commendable. His sharp clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques make him an eminent pulmonologist. He is proficient in many languages like Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • This quality helps him to communicate with his patients easily and to provide them with the highest quality of care that they deserve. In 2003 he completed his MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College. After that, in 2006 he did his Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Disease from Bangalore Medical College, and then in 2009, he achieved a DNB degree in Respiratory Medicine from Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad. He has got esteemed Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) USA. His area of expertise includes Interventional Pulmonology, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Respiratory Diagnostic, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Test, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. He is a member of various prestigious organizations including Member of European Respiratory Society & the American Thoracic Society, Member Of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member Of Indian Association of Bronchology, Member Of Indian Chest Society etc. No wonder he is considered the best pulmonologist in Hebbal, Bangalore.


  • Starting from his college days he has been conferred with many prestigious awards. In his first phase of MBBS, he secured his first position in physiology and awarded with Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award. He secured second position at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held in Chennai, the first position in spirometry interpretation, a state-level CME organized at Coimbatore, and second position in the Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007 conducted in Chandigarh. He has been a part of the Respiratory Research Network of India (RRNI). He worked as a coinvestigator in studies like “Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance” (APPRISE) in various Intensive Care Units across multiple centres in India, The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) in India. He also worked as a principal Investigator in International Clinical Trials on Asthma. His contribution to the research and development of the medical field is remarkable. He has published many research papers and case studies related to respiratory diseases which makes him a recognized doctor in his field. He has also delivered many informative talks related to Covid cases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, etc.
  •  

  • Field of Expertise

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American thoracic society.
  • European Respiratory society.
  • ISCCM
  • Indian chest society.
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Topper in physiology -- Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award during First phase MBBS.
  • Second prize at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held at Chennai.
  • First prize in spirometry interpretation, state-level CME held at Coimbatore.
  • Second prize in Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007, Chandigarh.
  • Part of RRNI and coinvestigator in following ongoing studies APPRISE- A antibiotic Prescribing practices and prevalence of antibiotic resistance in various Intensive care units across multiple centers in India.
  • EMBARC INDIA (The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration in India)
  • involved in International Clinical Trials on Asthma as Principal Investigator.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Case Report: Chest wall abscess caused by Nocardia asteroids. S Sreeja, Hirennappa B Udnur, MP Shiju J NTR Univ Health Sci 2013, 2:133 (21 May 2013).
  • Case Report: Imaging diagnosis of isolated proximal interruption of the right pulmonary artery in a patient presenting with respiratory complications following travel to a high-altitude region Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hudnur Hirennappa B, Madhukumar Sengenahally Basavaraja BJR|case reports 2 (1) pp: 20150071 (2016).
  • Letter to the editor: A case of tics presenting as chronic intractable cough successfully treated with tetrabenazine Deepak G. Pawar and Hirennappa B. Udnur1 Indian J Psychiatry. 2015 Jan-Mar; 57(1): 101–102.
  • Case Report: HRCT diagnosis of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a patient of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pulmonary hypertension and clinical or radiograph suspicion of pulmonary fibrosis Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hirennappa B Udnur BJR|case report.
  • Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? OSA claimed Bappi Lahiri's life - Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital Hebbal.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirenappa B Udnur on Cases rise, but scenario in control | Bangalore Mirror.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco sucks these vitamins and minerals, and the body will become hollow, do this work. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on Conquering time zone differences: Melatonin can help overcome jet lag | Happiest Health. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hiranappa B Udnur on Should you wake a Sleepwalker? Happiest health. Click Here

    Fellowship & Membership

  • American thoracic society.
  • European Respiratory society.
  • ISCCM
  • Indian chest society.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur is a renowned Consultant Pulmonologist at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore with over 20 years of expertise. He is a dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor. His personal touch and willingness to spend time with his patients are praiseworthy. His commitment to his work is commendable. His sharp clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques make him an eminent pulmonologist. He is proficient in many languages like Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • This quality helps him to communicate with his patients easily and to provide them with the highest quality of care that they deserve. In 2003 he completed his MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College. After that, in 2006 he did his Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Disease from Bangalore Medical College, and then in 2009, he achieved a DNB degree in Respiratory Medicine from Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad. He has got esteemed Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) USA. His area of expertise includes Interventional Pulmonology, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Respiratory Diagnostic, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Test, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. He is a member of various prestigious organizations including Member of European Respiratory Society & the American Thoracic Society, Member Of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member Of Indian Association of Bronchology, Member Of Indian Chest Society etc. No wonder he is considered the best pulmonologist in Hebbal, Bangalore.


  • Starting from his college days he has been conferred with many prestigious awards. In his first phase of MBBS, he secured his first position in physiology and awarded with Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award. He secured second position at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held in Chennai, the first position in spirometry interpretation, a state-level CME organized at Coimbatore, and second position in the Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007 conducted in Chandigarh. He has been a part of the Respiratory Research Network of India (RRNI). He worked as a coinvestigator in studies like “Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance” (APPRISE) in various Intensive Care Units across multiple centres in India, The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) in India. He also worked as a principal Investigator in International Clinical Trials on Asthma. His contribution to the research and development of the medical field is remarkable. He has published many research papers and case studies related to respiratory diseases which makes him a recognized doctor in his field. He has also delivered many informative talks related to Covid cases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, etc.
  •  

  • Field of Expertise

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Topper in physiology -- Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award during First phase MBBS.
  • Second prize at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held at Chennai.
  • First prize in spirometry interpretation, state-level CME held at Coimbatore.
  • Second prize in Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007, Chandigarh.
  • Part of RRNI and coinvestigator in following ongoing studies APPRISE- A antibiotic Prescribing practices and prevalence of antibiotic resistance in various Intensive care units across multiple centers in India.
  • EMBARC INDIA (The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration in India)
  • involved in International Clinical Trials on Asthma as Principal Investigator.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Case Report: Chest wall abscess caused by Nocardia asteroids. S Sreeja, Hirennappa B Udnur, MP Shiju J NTR Univ Health Sci 2013, 2:133 (21 May 2013).
  • Case Report: Imaging diagnosis of isolated proximal interruption of the right pulmonary artery in a patient presenting with respiratory complications following travel to a high-altitude region Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hudnur Hirennappa B, Madhukumar Sengenahally Basavaraja BJR|case reports 2 (1) pp: 20150071 (2016).
  • Letter to the editor: A case of tics presenting as chronic intractable cough successfully treated with tetrabenazine Deepak G. Pawar and Hirennappa B. Udnur1 Indian J Psychiatry. 2015 Jan-Mar; 57(1): 101–102.
  • Case Report: HRCT diagnosis of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a patient of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pulmonary hypertension and clinical or radiograph suspicion of pulmonary fibrosis Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hirennappa B Udnur BJR|case report.
  • Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? OSA claimed Bappi Lahiri's life - Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital Hebbal.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirenappa B Udnur on Cases rise, but scenario in control | Bangalore Mirror.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco sucks these vitamins and minerals, and the body will become hollow, do this work. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on Conquering time zone differences: Melatonin can help overcome jet lag | Happiest Health. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hiranappa B Udnur on Should you wake a Sleepwalker? Happiest health. Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • Overview

  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur is a renowned Consultant Pulmonologist at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore with over 20 years of expertise. He is a dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor. His personal touch and willingness to spend time with his patients are praiseworthy. His commitment to his work is commendable. His sharp clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques make him an eminent pulmonologist. He is proficient in many languages like Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • This quality helps him to communicate with his patients easily and to provide them with the highest quality of care that they deserve. In 2003 he completed his MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College. After that, in 2006 he did his Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Disease from Bangalore Medical College, and then in 2009, he achieved a DNB degree in Respiratory Medicine from Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad. He has got esteemed Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) USA. His area of expertise includes Interventional Pulmonology, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Respiratory Diagnostic, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Test, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. He is a member of various prestigious organizations including Member of European Respiratory Society & the American Thoracic Society, Member Of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member Of Indian Association of Bronchology, Member Of Indian Chest Society etc. No wonder he is considered the best pulmonologist in Hebbal, Bangalore.


  • Starting from his college days he has been conferred with many prestigious awards. In his first phase of MBBS, he secured his first position in physiology and awarded with Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award. He secured second position at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held in Chennai, the first position in spirometry interpretation, a state-level CME organized at Coimbatore, and second position in the Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007 conducted in Chandigarh. He has been a part of the Respiratory Research Network of India (RRNI). He worked as a coinvestigator in studies like “Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance” (APPRISE) in various Intensive Care Units across multiple centres in India, The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) in India. He also worked as a principal Investigator in International Clinical Trials on Asthma. His contribution to the research and development of the medical field is remarkable. He has published many research papers and case studies related to respiratory diseases which makes him a recognized doctor in his field. He has also delivered many informative talks related to Covid cases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, etc.
  •  

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American thoracic society.
  • European Respiratory society.
  • ISCCM
  • Indian chest society.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Topper in physiology -- Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award during First phase MBBS.
  • Second prize at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held at Chennai.
  • First prize in spirometry interpretation, state-level CME held at Coimbatore.
  • Second prize in Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007, Chandigarh.
  • Part of RRNI and coinvestigator in following ongoing studies APPRISE- A antibiotic Prescribing practices and prevalence of antibiotic resistance in various Intensive care units across multiple centers in India.
  • EMBARC INDIA (The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration in India)
  • involved in International Clinical Trials on Asthma as Principal Investigator.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Case Report: Chest wall abscess caused by Nocardia asteroids. S Sreeja, Hirennappa B Udnur, MP Shiju J NTR Univ Health Sci 2013, 2:133 (21 May 2013).
  • Case Report: Imaging diagnosis of isolated proximal interruption of the right pulmonary artery in a patient presenting with respiratory complications following travel to a high-altitude region Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hudnur Hirennappa B, Madhukumar Sengenahally Basavaraja BJR|case reports 2 (1) pp: 20150071 (2016).
  • Letter to the editor: A case of tics presenting as chronic intractable cough successfully treated with tetrabenazine Deepak G. Pawar and Hirennappa B. Udnur1 Indian J Psychiatry. 2015 Jan-Mar; 57(1): 101–102.
  • Case Report: HRCT diagnosis of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a patient of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pulmonary hypertension and clinical or radiograph suspicion of pulmonary fibrosis Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hirennappa B Udnur BJR|case report.
  • Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? OSA claimed Bappi Lahiri's life - Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital Hebbal.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirenappa B Udnur on Cases rise, but scenario in control | Bangalore Mirror.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco sucks these vitamins and minerals, and the body will become hollow, do this work. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on Conquering time zone differences: Melatonin can help overcome jet lag | Happiest Health. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hiranappa B Udnur on Should you wake a Sleepwalker? Happiest health. Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American thoracic society.
  • European Respiratory society.
  • ISCCM
  • Indian chest society.
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Topper in physiology -- Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award during First phase MBBS.
  • Second prize at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held at Chennai.
  • First prize in spirometry interpretation, state-level CME held at Coimbatore.
  • Second prize in Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007, Chandigarh.
  • Part of RRNI and coinvestigator in following ongoing studies APPRISE- A antibiotic Prescribing practices and prevalence of antibiotic resistance in various Intensive care units across multiple centers in India.
  • EMBARC INDIA (The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration in India)
  • involved in International Clinical Trials on Asthma as Principal Investigator.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Case Report: Chest wall abscess caused by Nocardia asteroids. S Sreeja, Hirennappa B Udnur, MP Shiju J NTR Univ Health Sci 2013, 2:133 (21 May 2013).
  • Case Report: Imaging diagnosis of isolated proximal interruption of the right pulmonary artery in a patient presenting with respiratory complications following travel to a high-altitude region Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hudnur Hirennappa B, Madhukumar Sengenahally Basavaraja BJR|case reports 2 (1) pp: 20150071 (2016).
  • Letter to the editor: A case of tics presenting as chronic intractable cough successfully treated with tetrabenazine Deepak G. Pawar and Hirennappa B. Udnur1 Indian J Psychiatry. 2015 Jan-Mar; 57(1): 101–102.
  • Case Report: HRCT diagnosis of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a patient of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pulmonary hypertension and clinical or radiograph suspicion of pulmonary fibrosis Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hirennappa B Udnur BJR|case report.
  • Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? OSA claimed Bappi Lahiri's life - Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital Hebbal.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirenappa B Udnur on Cases rise, but scenario in control | Bangalore Mirror.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco sucks these vitamins and minerals, and the body will become hollow, do this work. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on Conquering time zone differences: Melatonin can help overcome jet lag | Happiest Health. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hiranappa B Udnur on Should you wake a Sleepwalker? Happiest health. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur is a renowned Consultant Pulmonologist at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore with over 20 years of expertise. He is a dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor. His personal touch and willingness to spend time with his patients are praiseworthy. His commitment to his work is commendable. His sharp clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques make him an eminent pulmonologist. He is proficient in many languages like Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • This quality helps him to communicate with his patients easily and to provide them with the highest quality of care that they deserve. In 2003 he completed his MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College. After that, in 2006 he did his Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Disease from Bangalore Medical College, and then in 2009, he achieved a DNB degree in Respiratory Medicine from Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad. He has got esteemed Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) USA. His area of expertise includes Interventional Pulmonology, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Respiratory Diagnostic, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Test, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. He is a member of various prestigious organizations including Member of European Respiratory Society & the American Thoracic Society, Member Of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member Of Indian Association of Bronchology, Member Of Indian Chest Society etc. No wonder he is considered the best pulmonologist in Hebbal, Bangalore.


  • Starting from his college days he has been conferred with many prestigious awards. In his first phase of MBBS, he secured his first position in physiology and awarded with Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award. He secured second position at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held in Chennai, the first position in spirometry interpretation, a state-level CME organized at Coimbatore, and second position in the Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007 conducted in Chandigarh. He has been a part of the Respiratory Research Network of India (RRNI). He worked as a coinvestigator in studies like “Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance” (APPRISE) in various Intensive Care Units across multiple centres in India, The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) in India. He also worked as a principal Investigator in International Clinical Trials on Asthma. His contribution to the research and development of the medical field is remarkable. He has published many research papers and case studies related to respiratory diseases which makes him a recognized doctor in his field. He has also delivered many informative talks related to Covid cases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, etc.
  •  

    Awards & Achievements

  • Topper in physiology -- Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award during First phase MBBS.
  • Second prize at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held at Chennai.
  • First prize in spirometry interpretation, state-level CME held at Coimbatore.
  • Second prize in Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007, Chandigarh.
  • Part of RRNI and coinvestigator in following ongoing studies APPRISE- A antibiotic Prescribing practices and prevalence of antibiotic resistance in various Intensive care units across multiple centers in India.
  • EMBARC INDIA (The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration in India)
  • involved in International Clinical Trials on Asthma as Principal Investigator.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American thoracic society.
  • European Respiratory society.
  • ISCCM
  • Indian chest society.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • Talks & Publications

  • Case Report: Chest wall abscess caused by Nocardia asteroids. S Sreeja, Hirennappa B Udnur, MP Shiju J NTR Univ Health Sci 2013, 2:133 (21 May 2013).
  • Case Report: Imaging diagnosis of isolated proximal interruption of the right pulmonary artery in a patient presenting with respiratory complications following travel to a high-altitude region Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hudnur Hirennappa B, Madhukumar Sengenahally Basavaraja BJR|case reports 2 (1) pp: 20150071 (2016).
  • Letter to the editor: A case of tics presenting as chronic intractable cough successfully treated with tetrabenazine Deepak G. Pawar and Hirennappa B. Udnur1 Indian J Psychiatry. 2015 Jan-Mar; 57(1): 101–102.
  • Case Report: HRCT diagnosis of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a patient of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pulmonary hypertension and clinical or radiograph suspicion of pulmonary fibrosis Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hirennappa B Udnur BJR|case report.
  • Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? OSA claimed Bappi Lahiri's life - Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital Hebbal.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirenappa B Udnur on Cases rise, but scenario in control | Bangalore Mirror.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco sucks these vitamins and minerals, and the body will become hollow, do this work. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on Conquering time zone differences: Melatonin can help overcome jet lag | Happiest Health. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hiranappa B Udnur on Should you wake a Sleepwalker? Happiest health. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur is a renowned Consultant Pulmonologist at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore with over 20 years of expertise. He is a dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor. His personal touch and willingness to spend time with his patients are praiseworthy. His commitment to his work is commendable. His sharp clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques make him an eminent pulmonologist. He is proficient in many languages like Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • This quality helps him to communicate with his patients easily and to provide them with the highest quality of care that they deserve. In 2003 he completed his MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College. After that, in 2006 he did his Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Disease from Bangalore Medical College, and then in 2009, he achieved a DNB degree in Respiratory Medicine from Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad. He has got esteemed Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) USA. His area of expertise includes Interventional Pulmonology, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Respiratory Diagnostic, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Test, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. He is a member of various prestigious organizations including Member of European Respiratory Society & the American Thoracic Society, Member Of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member Of Indian Association of Bronchology, Member Of Indian Chest Society etc. No wonder he is considered the best pulmonologist in Hebbal, Bangalore.


  • Starting from his college days he has been conferred with many prestigious awards. In his first phase of MBBS, he secured his first position in physiology and awarded with Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award. He secured second position at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held in Chennai, the first position in spirometry interpretation, a state-level CME organized at Coimbatore, and second position in the Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007 conducted in Chandigarh. He has been a part of the Respiratory Research Network of India (RRNI). He worked as a coinvestigator in studies like “Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance” (APPRISE) in various Intensive Care Units across multiple centres in India, The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) in India. He also worked as a principal Investigator in International Clinical Trials on Asthma. His contribution to the research and development of the medical field is remarkable. He has published many research papers and case studies related to respiratory diseases which makes him a recognized doctor in his field. He has also delivered many informative talks related to Covid cases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, etc.
  •  

    Talks & Publications

  • Case Report: Chest wall abscess caused by Nocardia asteroids. S Sreeja, Hirennappa B Udnur, MP Shiju J NTR Univ Health Sci 2013, 2:133 (21 May 2013).
  • Case Report: Imaging diagnosis of isolated proximal interruption of the right pulmonary artery in a patient presenting with respiratory complications following travel to a high-altitude region Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hudnur Hirennappa B, Madhukumar Sengenahally Basavaraja BJR|case reports 2 (1) pp: 20150071 (2016).
  • Letter to the editor: A case of tics presenting as chronic intractable cough successfully treated with tetrabenazine Deepak G. Pawar and Hirennappa B. Udnur1 Indian J Psychiatry. 2015 Jan-Mar; 57(1): 101–102.
  • Case Report: HRCT diagnosis of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a patient of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pulmonary hypertension and clinical or radiograph suspicion of pulmonary fibrosis Manjunath Kataveeranahally Shekar, Hirennappa B Udnur BJR|case report.
  • Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? OSA claimed Bappi Lahiri's life - Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital Hebbal.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirenappa B Udnur on Cases rise, but scenario in control | Bangalore Mirror.Click Here
  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco sucks these vitamins and minerals, and the body will become hollow, do this work. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur on Conquering time zone differences: Melatonin can help overcome jet lag | Happiest Health. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Hebbal: Dr. Hiranappa B Udnur on Should you wake a Sleepwalker? Happiest health. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Hirennappa B Udnur is a renowned Consultant Pulmonologist at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore with over 20 years of expertise. He is a dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor. His personal touch and willingness to spend time with his patients are praiseworthy. His commitment to his work is commendable. His sharp clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques make him an eminent pulmonologist. He is proficient in many languages like Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Malayalam.

  • This quality helps him to communicate with his patients easily and to provide them with the highest quality of care that they deserve. In 2003 he completed his MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College. After that, in 2006 he did his Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Disease from Bangalore Medical College, and then in 2009, he achieved a DNB degree in Respiratory Medicine from Mediciti Hospital, Hyderabad. He has got esteemed Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) USA. His area of expertise includes Interventional Pulmonology, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Respiratory Diagnostic, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Test, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. He is a member of various prestigious organizations including Member of European Respiratory Society & the American Thoracic Society, Member Of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member Of Indian Association of Bronchology, Member Of Indian Chest Society etc. No wonder he is considered the best pulmonologist in Hebbal, Bangalore.


  • Starting from his college days he has been conferred with many prestigious awards. In his first phase of MBBS, he secured his first position in physiology and awarded with Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award. He secured second position at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held in Chennai, the first position in spirometry interpretation, a state-level CME organized at Coimbatore, and second position in the Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007 conducted in Chandigarh. He has been a part of the Respiratory Research Network of India (RRNI). He worked as a coinvestigator in studies like “Antibiotic Prescribing Practices and Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance” (APPRISE) in various Intensive Care Units across multiple centres in India, The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC) in India. He also worked as a principal Investigator in International Clinical Trials on Asthma. His contribution to the research and development of the medical field is remarkable. He has published many research papers and case studies related to respiratory diseases which makes him a recognized doctor in his field. He has also delivered many informative talks related to Covid cases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, etc.
  •  

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American thoracic society.
  • European Respiratory society.
  • ISCCM
  • Indian chest society.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Topper in physiology -- Dr. Rani Kanaka Memorial Award during First phase MBBS.
  • Second prize at BRONCOCON 2006 bronchoscopy quiz program held at Chennai.
  • First prize in spirometry interpretation, state-level CME held at Coimbatore.
  • Second prize in Chest Radiology quiz, at NAPCON 2007, Chandigarh.
  • Part of RRNI and coinvestigator in following ongoing studies APPRISE- A antibiotic Prescribing practices and prevalence of antibiotic resistance in various Intensive care units across multiple centers in India.
  • EMBARC INDIA (The European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration in India)
  • involved in International Clinical Trials on Asthma as Principal Investigator.

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