Dr. Kriti Agarwal
Consultant Pulmonologist and Interventional Chest Specialist practicing across Navi Mumbai, also serving patients from Kharghar, Vashi, and Panvel. With extensive academic and clinical experience at premier government teaching hospitals, Dr. Kriti specializes in advanced airway endoscopy, linear & radial EBUS-TBNA, medical thoracoscopy, severe asthma biologics, and respiratory critical care.
(Reg. 2020064341)
About Dr. Kriti Agarwal
Dedicated Chest Physician delivering evidence-based thoracic diagnosis and interventional pulmonology across Navi Mumbai, Kharghar, and Panvel.
Dr. Kriti Agarwal is a board-certified Respiratory Physician and Interventional Pulmonologist in Navi Mumbai. She completed her post-graduate residency at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and served as Assistant Professor and Senior Resident at premier tertiary university teaching institutes, including Grant Government Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals and TNMC & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital.
She holds the prestigious European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM - HERMES) conferred by the European Respiratory Society and is a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB). Her clinical practice focuses on precise early detection of lung nodules, drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/XDR-TB), difficult asthma, interstitial lung diseases (ILD), and ICU respiratory failure.
Clinical Practice Standards
- Accurate Diagnostic Precision: Utilizing minimally invasive Linear/Radial EBUS, cryobiopsy, and high-resolution CT imaging for unexplained lung masses and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
- Comprehensive Patient Care: Compassionate explanation of chronic respiratory diseases, inhaler optimization, smoking cessation, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Critical Care Readiness: Immediate triage of acute respiratory failure, NIV/HFNC management, and bedside airway interventions.
When Should You Consult a Pulmonologist?
Early diagnosis of airway conditions prevents permanent lung scarring. If you are experiencing any of these common chest symptoms in Belapur, Koparkhairane, Kharghar, or Panvel, schedule a diagnostic checkup:
Persistent cough lasting more than 2–3 weeks?
Breathlessness or shortness of breath while walking or climbing stairs?
Recurrent wheezing, whistling breath sounds, or chest tightness?
Frequent respiratory infections, seasonal bronchitis, or recurring pneumonia?
Blood in sputum or phlegm (Hemoptysis)?
Cough that worsens at night, early morning, or during weather shifts?
Chronic nasal allergy, dust sensitivity, or breathing difficulty?
Poor asthma symptom control despite regular daily inhaler use?
Persistent breathlessness or post-infectious lung damage after TB treatment?
Heavy loud snoring, choking in sleep, or severe daytime drowsiness?
Unexplained low oxygen saturation levels (SpO2 drops below 94%)?
Active smoking or tobacco history with chronic smoker's cough or phlegm?
Do Not Ignore Persistent Chest Symptoms
Specialized pulmonary diagnostic workups (Spirometry, DLCO, Bronchoscopy, FeNO) prevent irreversible lung damage and ensure accurate targeted treatment.
Procedural & Clinical Competence
State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary interventions available across premier hospital networks in Navi Mumbai.
Interventional Pulmonology & EBUS
Specialized diagnostic Linear EBUS-TBNA for mediastinal staging and enlarged lymph nodes, Radial EBUS for peripheral solitary lung nodules, flexible video bronchoscopy, airway tumor debulking, and endobronchial spigot placement.
Pleural Diseases & Thoracoscopy
Minimally invasive Medical Thoracoscopy, ultrasound-guided diagnostic and therapeutic thoracocentesis, small-bore pigtail catheter placements, intercostal drainage (ICD), and chemical pleurodesis for recurrent pleural effusions and pneumothorax.
Respiratory ICU & Critical Care
Advanced non-invasive ventilation (NIV/BiPAP), High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), invasive mechanical ventilation for ARDS, emergency bedside percutaneous tracheostomies, and central venous catheterization.
Physiology, Sleep & Allergy Medicine
Full Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT / Spirometry / DLCO / Plethysmography), Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), Level-1 overnight Polysomnography for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), CPAP titration, skin prick allergy tests, and biological injections for severe asthma.
OPD Timings & Hospital Locations
Consult Dr. Kriti Agarwal during regular OPD hours at leading tertiary hospitals in Navi Mumbai.
MGM Hospital, CBD Belapur
Sector 1A, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614
Ideal for patients visiting from CBD Belapur, Kharghar, Seawoods, Nerul, and Panvel. Comprehensive PFT, bronchoscopy, and inpatient thoracic evaluations.
Lions Hospital, Koparkhairane
Sector 6, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400709
Convenient after-work evening appointments for residents of Koparkhairane, Vashi, Sanpada, Ghansoli, and Airoli. Asthma checkups, chronic cough evaluations, and allergy triage.
Professional Experience
Clinical leadership, interventional fellowship tenures, and university teaching faculty appointments.
- Managed advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventional pulmonology: Linear EBUS-TBNA, Radial EBUS for peripheral lesions, spigot placements, and rigid bronchoscopy debulking.
- Conducted medical thoracoscopy, chemical pleurodesis, and transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) for diffuse parenchymal lung diseases.
- Led specialized thoracic oncology clinics for mediastinal adenopathy and central airway stenosis.
- Supervised Respiratory ICU wards, delivering invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, HFNC, and bedside percutaneous tracheostomies.
- Delivered clinical lectures, bed-side teaching, and procedural coaching for 100+ MBBS undergraduates and postgraduate MD/DNB pulmonology residents.
- Headed weekly specialized clinics: Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (Center of Excellence PMDT), Severe Asthma & Biologics, and Interstitial Lung Diseases.
- Managed acute respiratory emergencies, performing bedside flexible bronchoscopies and intercostal chest tube insertions (ICD).
- Formulated diagnostic evaluation protocols for complex pleural effusions, spontaneous pneumothorax, and hemoptysis.
- Completed intensive 3-year MD residency training covering respiratory infectious diseases, critical care, and tuberculosis ward management.
Education & Board Certifications
Recognized national and international qualifications in pulmonary and interventional respiratory medicine.
Medical Education & Board Degrees
| Degree / Certification | Conferring Authority / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| F.I.P. (Interventional Pulmonology) | Metro Centre for Respiratory Diseases, Noida | 2025 - 2026 |
| EDARM (Hermes) | European Board for Adult Respiratory Medicine, ERS | 2024 |
| D.N.B. (Pulmonary Medicine) | National Board of Examinations (NBEMS), New Delhi | 2024 |
| M.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) | IGGMC, Nagpur (MUHS) | 2020 - 2023 |
| M.B.B.S. | TNMC and B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai | 2014 - 2020 |
Hands-on Workshops & Masterclasses
| Program / Course | Conducting Body / Institution | Duration / Year |
|---|---|---|
| 49th National Workshop on Respiratory Allergy | National Centre of Respiratory Allergy (VP Chest Institute, Delhi) | 5 Days (Sep 2025) |
| Certified Hands-on EBUS and Cryobiopsy | Advanced Thoracic Training Faculty | Certified 2025 |
| Medical Thoracoscopy Masterclass | Dept of Pulmonary Medicine & Interventional Pulmonology | Certified 2024 |
Honors & Conference Awards
Best Paper Presentation (Oral)
NAPCON 2022 (Udaipur), National Conference of Pulmonary Diseases
1st Place: ILD Quiz
Organized by VIDRAD for Postgraduate Trainees (2022)
Paper & Poster Presenter
NATCON 2023 (Agra), National Conference on Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases
National Poster Presenter
NAPCON 2025 (Pune) & NAPCON 2022 (Udaipur)
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Indexed academic research published across national and international pulmonary medicine journals.
Agarwal K, Mishra G, Munje R, Atram JS. Distinct Profiles of Pulmonary Embolism: Insights from a Case Series. Vidarbha Journal of Internal Medicine. 2023, 33:90-94.
doi: 10.25259/VJIM_6_2023Desai U, Utpat K, Agarwal K, Samuel M. A Case of Lung Cancer with Venous Thromboembolism with Pre-Extensively Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Rare Triad. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2025, 18(1):145-147.
doi: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_932_23Munje R, Mishra G, Agrawal K, Khateeb S, Jichkar S, Gour S, et al. Clinical and Epidemiological Evaluation in Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis Cohorts. Abstracts of the 54th Union World Conference on Lung Health (The Union). Paris, France, Nov 2023.
Faruqi SF, Yadav M, Agarwal K, Meshram PL. Factors Affecting Mortality and Predicting Mortality Using Clinical, Microbiological and Anthropometric Parameters in Tuberculosis Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis. 2026, 73(3):310-316.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding chest illnesses, hospital OPD timings, and consultations in Navi Mumbai.
What are Dr. Kriti Agarwal's OPD timings in Navi Mumbai?
Dr. Kriti Agarwal conducts regular OPD consultations from Monday to Saturday at two prime hospital centers in Navi Mumbai: Morning OPD (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) at MGM Hospital, CBD Belapur, and Evening OPD (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM) at Lions Hospital, Koparkhairane.
When should I see a pulmonologist instead of a general physician?
You should consult a pulmonologist (chest specialist) if you experience a persistent cough lasting more than 2–3 weeks, unexplained breathlessness, recurrent wheezing, blood in sputum, chest pain on breathing, or asthma symptoms that do not improve with basic inhalers.
What is EBUS-TBNA and is it available in Navi Mumbai?
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) is a safe, minimally invasive procedure using a specialized bronchoscope equipped with ultrasound to accurately sample enlarged lymph nodes and lung nodules in the chest without requiring open surgery. Dr. Kriti Agarwal performs Linear and Radial EBUS procedures across leading hospital centers in Navi Mumbai.
How can patients from Kharghar, Vashi, and Panvel consult Dr. Kriti?
Patients from Kharghar and Panvel can easily visit the morning OPD at MGM Hospital, CBD Belapur, which is centrally located and connected by Sion-Panvel Highway. Patients from Vashi, Ghansoli, and Airoli can visit the evening OPD at Lions Hospital, Koparkhairane. Appointments can be pre-booked via phone at +91 9967303499 or WhatsApp.
Schedule Your Lung Health Evaluation
Book an appointment for in-person consultations, second opinions, or interventional procedures in Navi Mumbai.
Morning OPD (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
MGM Hospital, Sector 1A, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400614
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Evening OPD (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
Lions Hospital, Sector 6, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai - 400709
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Areas Served
CBD Belapur, Koparkhairane, Kharghar, Panvel, Vashi, Nerul, Sanpada, Ghansoli & Airoli
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Medical Registration
Maharashtra Medical Council: MMC Reg. No. 2020064341
For severe acute respiratory distress or life-threatening emergencies, proceed immediately to the nearest hospital casualty.
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