Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi is a Pulmonologist in Lucknow with more than 25 years of experience in respiratory medicine. His clinical practice covers a broad range of lung, airway, pleural and sleep-related disorders, with particular interest in complex respiratory conditions that require detailed diagnosis and long-term management.
His areas of special interest include severe asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interventional pulmonology, EBUS, bronchoscopic sampling, pleural procedures, pulmonary critical care, advanced sleep disorders and lung cancer diagnosis.
Dr Rizavi's experience also includes specialist respiratory practice at very prestigious institutions in the United Kingdom and Oman. He has previously worked with Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and is an alumnus of KGMU and SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
For him, respiratory care begins with understanding how a patient's respiratory problem affects everyday life. Persistent cough, breathlessness, recurrent chest infections, wheezing, disturbed sleep or unexplained changes in lung function can have very different underlying causes. His approach therefore focuses on identifying the underlying respiratory problem and building a treatment plan around the individual patient.
His ability to consult in English, Hindi, and Urdu also allows him to communicate comfortably with a diverse patient population in Lucknow and patients travelling from nearby districts.
Leadership at Apollo Hospitals
Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi's role at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow is centred on Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, with clinical interests extending into interventional pulmonology, pulmonary critical care, sleep medicine and complex respiratory disorders.
His specialist experience complements Apollo Lucknow's wider Institute of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, where respiratory patients have access to pulmonary diagnostics, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, pulmonary function testing, imaging, allergy testing and advanced interventional pulmonology services.
His individual clinical interests are particularly relevant for patients who need specialist assessment for severe asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, complex pleural disease, sleep-related breathing disorders, suspected lung cancer or respiratory conditions requiring bronchoscopic evaluation or endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
Practice Locations
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow
Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi consults at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
The Lucknow location provides access to specialist respiratory care for patients from the city as well as surrounding districts.
Patients travelling to Lucknow for pulmonology consultation may come from Kanpur, Unnao, Barabanki, Sitapur, Rae Bareli, Ayodhya, Sultanpur, Hardoi, Gonda and Bahraich, depending on their respiratory condition and need for specialist care.
Pulmonology Expertise & Specialisations
Dr Rizavi's clinical practice covers both common and complex respiratory disorders, with particular expertise in:
Severe asthma management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Tuberculosis
Interventional pulmonology
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
Bronchoscopic sampling
Lung ultrasound
Pleural-based procedures
Chest drainage procedures
Pulmonary critical care
Advanced sleep disorders
Lung cancer diagnosis
Allergic lung conditions
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Autoimmune lung conditions
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Complex respiratory disorders
Severe Asthma Management
Severe asthma can remain difficult to control despite regular inhaler treatment. Patients may experience frequent exacerbations, persistent breathlessness, wheezing or repeated hospital visits.
Dr Rizavi has a specific clinical interest in the management of severe asthma.
Assessment may involve understanding the patient's symptoms, triggers, previous exacerbations, inhaler use, lung-function results and associated allergic or respiratory conditions.
Treatment is individualised according to the patient's disease pattern and may involve optimisation of inhaled therapy, trigger management, additional therapies and specialist respiratory follow-up.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD is a long-term respiratory condition that can cause breathlessness, cough, sputum production and reduced exercise tolerance.
Dr Rizavi's experience includes COPD management, with attention to disease severity, symptom control, exacerbation history and lung function.
For patients with COPD, long-term care may involve medication optimisation, inhalation therapy, smoking-related risk assessment, pulmonary rehabilitation and management of acute exacerbations when they occur.
Tuberculosis & Respiratory Infections
Dr Rizavi has a special interest in tuberculosis and respiratory infections.
Tuberculosis can affect the lungs and may present with persistent cough, fever, weight loss, night sweats or other respiratory symptoms. Correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for both the individual patient and public health.
Respiratory infections may also require specialist evaluation when symptoms are persistent, recurrent, severe or associated with underlying lung disease.
Interventional Pulmonology
Interventional pulmonology is an important area of Dr Rizavi's clinical interest.
It uses minimally invasive procedures to investigate and, in selected situations, manage diseases involving the airways, lungs and pleura.
His specialist interests include:
Endobronchial Ultrasound
EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
Bronchoscopy and bronchoscopic sampling
Pleural procedures
Lung ultrasound
Chest drainage procedures
These procedures can be particularly useful when imaging or routine respiratory evaluation indicates that tissue, fluid or airway assessment is required.
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
Dr Rizavi has a specific interest in Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS).
EBUS combines bronchoscopy with ultrasound imaging to examine structures around the airways and can assist in evaluating mediastinal lymph nodes and other abnormalities.
An EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration can allow tissue or cell samples to be obtained from selected lymph nodes or lesions through the airway.
This can play an important role in the diagnostic assessment and staging of selected lung diseases, including suspected lung cancer.
Bronchoscopic Sampling
Bronchoscopic sampling is another area of Dr Rizavi's interventional pulmonology practice.
Bronchoscopy allows a pulmonologist to examine the breathing passages directly and obtain samples when required.
Depending on the clinical situation, bronchoscopic sampling may help investigate:
Persistent or unexplained respiratory symptoms
Abnormal lung imaging
Suspected infection
Lung masses or nodules
Suspected lung cancer
Airway abnormalities
The exact type of bronchoscopy or sampling technique depends on the clinical indication.
Lung Ultrasound & Pleural Procedures
Dr Rizavi has a special interest in lung ultrasound and pleura-based procedures.
The pleura are thin layers surrounding the lungs, and diseases affecting this area can lead to fluid accumulation, chest discomfort or breathing difficulty.
Ultrasound can help evaluate pleural abnormalities and guide selected procedures.
His clinical interests include pleural procedures and chest drainage, including Seldinger-based chest drain techniques where clinically appropriate.
Pulmonary Critical Care
Dr Rizavi's clinical interests include pulmonary critical care, particularly for patients with significant respiratory compromise.
Respiratory conditions can sometimes deteriorate rapidly and require close monitoring, oxygen support, ventilatory support or management of the underlying pulmonary disease.
His experience in respiratory medicine and critical-care-related pulmonary management supports the evaluation of patients with complex or severe respiratory illness.
Advanced Sleep Disorders
Sleep-related breathing disorders can affect both sleep quality and daytime health.
Dr Rizavi has a special interest in advanced sleep disorders, including respiratory conditions that interfere with normal sleep.
Patients may present with:
Loud or persistent snoring
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Witnessed pauses in breathing
Morning headaches
Poor-quality sleep
Night-time breathing difficulty
Unexplained daytime fatigue
Assessment may include clinical evaluation and, where indicated, sleep studies.
Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Dr Rizavi has a special interest in lung cancer diagnosis.
The diagnostic pathway for suspected lung cancer may involve imaging, assessment of lung function and, when required, bronchoscopic or EBUS-guided sampling.
His interventional pulmonology expertise is particularly relevant when tissue diagnosis or evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes is required.
A suspected lung cancer diagnosis should be evaluated through a coordinated multidisciplinary process involving pulmonology, radiology, pathology, oncology and other specialists as appropriate.
Allergic & Autoimmune Lung Conditions
Respiratory symptoms can sometimes arise from allergic or autoimmune processes affecting the lungs.
Dr Rizavi has a clinical interest in allergic and autoimmune lung conditions, including respiratory disorders where identifying an underlying immune or allergic component is important for treatment planning.
Assessment may include clinical history, imaging, pulmonary function testing, allergy evaluation and other investigations depending on the suspected condition.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is designed to help selected patients improve exercise capacity, breathing control and everyday functional ability.
Dr Rizavi's special interests include pulmonary rehabilitation, particularly as part of long-term respiratory management.
It can form part of the care pathway for patients with chronic respiratory disease, alongside medical treatment and lifestyle measures.
Conditions Treated
Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi evaluates and manages a broad range of respiratory and pulmonary conditions, including:
Condition
Clinical focus
Severe asthma
Specialist asthma assessment and long-term management
COPD
Chronic respiratory disease management and exacerbation care
Tuberculosis
Respiratory assessment and TB management
Interstitial lung disease
Specialist pulmonary evaluation and ongoing management
Sleep apnea and sleep disorders
Respiratory sleep assessment
Respiratory infections
Diagnosis and management of persistent or complex infections
Lung cancer
Diagnostic evaluation and bronchoscopic/EBUS assessment where indicated
Pleural disorders
Pleural assessment and selected procedures
Allergic lung conditions
Respiratory and allergy-related evaluation
Autoimmune lung conditions
Specialist respiratory assessment
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary evaluation and multidisciplinary management
Complex respiratory disorders
Comprehensive pulmonology assessment
Apollo's Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine department also lists asthma, COPD, ILD, pulmonary hypertension, sleep disorders, tuberculosis, pneumonia and seasonal allergies among the conditions managed by its wider respiratory team.
Key Pulmonology Procedures & Diagnostic Services
Dr Rizavi's specialist procedural interests include:
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
EBUS-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
Bronchoscopic Sampling
Lung Ultrasound
Pleural-based Procedures
Surgical/Seldinger Chest Drain
Pulmonary Function Testing as part of respiratory evaluation
Respiratory diagnostic assessment
Sleep-disorder evaluation
Lung cancer diagnostic evaluation
Interventional Pulmonology procedures
Apollo Lucknow's wider Pulmonology department provides additional respiratory diagnostics including PFTs, bronchoscopy, chest X-ray and CT imaging, sleep studies, allergy testing, ABG analysis, low-dose CT and diffusion studies.
Disease-Specific Pulmonary Expertise
Specialisation
Key Conditions / Services
Severe Asthma
Difficult-to-control asthma, recurrent exacerbations and specialist asthma management
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, breathlessness and exacerbation management
Tuberculosis
Pulmonary TB and respiratory infection evaluation
Interventional Pulmonology
EBUS, bronchoscopic sampling and selected pleural procedures
Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Bronchoscopy, EBUS and tissue-sampling pathways
Pleural Disease
Lung ultrasound, pleural assessment and chest drainage
Sleep Medicine
Advanced sleep disorders and sleep-related breathing problems
Pulmonary Critical Care
Complex and severe respiratory illness
Allergic Lung Disease
Allergic respiratory conditions and asthma-related triggers
Autoimmune Lung Disease
Specialist assessment of immune-mediated respiratory disease
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Functional respiratory rehabilitation for selected chronic lung conditions
Dr Rizavi's practice includes specialist use of interventional pulmonology techniques, particularly where conventional respiratory assessment needs to be supplemented by direct airway examination, ultrasound-guided sampling or pleural evaluation.
Endobronchial Ultrasound
EBUS can provide ultrasound-based assessment of structures surrounding the airways and facilitate minimally invasive sampling of selected lymph nodes.
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy allows direct visualisation of the airways and can be used for selected diagnostic sampling.
Lung Ultrasound
Lung ultrasound can support bedside evaluation of selected lung and pleural conditions.
Pleural Procedures
Ultrasound and clinical assessment can help guide selected pleural interventions.
Chest Drainage
Dr Rizavi has a special interest in Seldinger chest-drain techniques, and Intercostal Chest Drain for appropriate pleural conditions.
These are specialist respiratory procedures and should be undertaken only when clinically indicated after appropriate evaluation.
SCE in Respiratory Medicine (Royal College of Physicians, UK)
Dr Rizavi's academic training combines specialist respiratory medicine and tuberculosis training in India with MRCP and SCE qualifications from the United Kingdom.
He is an alumnus of King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow.
Patient-Centric Philosophy & Respiratory Care
Breathing problems can affect almost every part of daily life—from walking and working to sleeping and performing routine activities.
Dr Rizavi places importance on understanding not only the respiratory diagnosis but also how the condition is affecting the patient's day-to-day life.
His clinical interests span the full respiratory pathway—from diagnosis to long-term management and, when required, interventional evaluation.
For patients with chronic conditions such as asthma or COPD, this means looking beyond temporary symptom relief and addressing factors such as disease control, inhaler use, exacerbations, rehabilitation and lifestyle.
Patient-Centric Philosophy & Respiratory Care
Breathing problems can affect almost every part of daily life—from walking and working to sleeping and performing routine activities.
Dr Rizavi places importance on understanding not only the respiratory diagnosis but also how the condition is affecting the patient's day-to-day life.
His clinical interests span the full respiratory pathway—from diagnosis to long-term management and, when required, interventional evaluation.
For patients with chronic conditions such as asthma or COPD, this means looking beyond temporary symptom relief and addressing factors such as disease control, inhaler use, exacerbations, rehabilitation and lifestyle.
For patients requiring procedures such as EBUS or bronchoscopic sampling, the emphasis is on understanding why the procedure is needed and how the findings will contribute to the next step in diagnosis or treatment.
His ability to communicate in English, Hindi and Urdu further supports clear discussions with patients and families.
International Patients & Patients Travelling to Lucknow
Dr Rizavi's 20 years long international clinical experience in the UK and Oman complements his current practice in Lucknow.
Patients travelling to Lucknow for specialist respiratory evaluation may include those requiring assessment for complex asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders, pleural disease, suspected lung cancer or conditions requiring interventional pulmonology.
Patients travelling from nearby cities and districts such as Kanpur, Unnao, Barabanki, Sitapur, Rae Bareli, Ayodhya, Sultanpur, Hardoi, Gonda and Bahraich can seek specialist pulmonary consultation in Lucknow.
Patients coming for a respiratory consultation should carry previous CT scans, X-rays, pulmonary function tests, blood reports, sleep-study reports, bronchoscopy reports and current medication details where available.
Book an Appointment with Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi in Lucknow
Patients looking for a Pulmonologist in Lucknow for asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders, pleural problems, respiratory infections or complex breathing problems can consult Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Patients may also seek his specialist opinion when a respiratory condition requires evaluation through EBUS, bronchoscopic sampling, lung ultrasound or pleural procedures.
Patients coming for consultation should bring previous respiratory investigations and reports where available.
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Experience
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow
Special interest
Management of Severe Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Tuberculosis
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
EBUS guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
Lung Ultrasound & Pleura-based Procedures
Bronchoscopic Sampling
Surgical/Seldinger Chest Drain
Lung Transplant & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Interventional Pulmonology
Pulmonary Critical Care
Advanced Sleep Disorders
Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Allergic & Autoimmune Lung Condition
Management & Treatment of all kind of Respiratory Disorders
Memberships
Royal College of Physicians, London
British Thoracic Society
European Respiratory Society
Awards & Achievements
Certificate of Appreciation – Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), Oman
Professional Contributions at SQUH
Contribution to Medical Education
Research & Publications
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Dr Rizavi has 10 scientific research publications in peer reviewed international medical journals, and multiple presentations in International scientific conferences
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Dr Rizavi's professional career includes continued involvement in respiratory medicine, medical education, clinical committees and professional development.
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His experience at specialist institutions in the UK and Oman has contributed to his exposure to international approaches to respiratory medicine, pulmonary care and medical education.
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His professional development also includes continuing engagement with the Royal College of Physicians, London, British Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.
Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi is a Pulmonologist in Lucknow with more than 25 years of experience in respiratory medicine. He holds an MBBS, MD in Respiratory Diseases & TB and MRCP from London. His clinical interests include severe asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interventional pulmonology, EBUS, sleep disorders and lung cancer diagnosis.
Q: What conditions does Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi treat?
He manages a broad range of respiratory conditions including asthma, severe asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, respiratory infections, sleep disorders, pulmonary hypertension, allergic and autoimmune lung conditions and other complex respiratory disorders.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi treat severe asthma?
Yes. Severe asthma management is one of his specific areas of clinical interest. Assessment focuses on understanding disease control, symptoms, exacerbations, triggers and response to existing treatment.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi treat COPD?
Yes. COPD is one of his core areas of respiratory practice. Management may include medication optimisation, inhaler therapy, exacerbation management, pulmonary rehabilitation and long-term respiratory follow-up.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi perform EBUS?
EBUS is one of Dr Rizavi's special interests. He has specific expertise in Endobronchial Ultrasound and EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, which can be used for selected lung and mediastinal diagnostic evaluations.
Q: What is EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration?
EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration uses endobronchial ultrasound to identify selected lymph nodes or lesions around the airways and obtain samples using a needle. It can be useful in the evaluation and staging of selected lung diseases, including suspected lung cancer.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi perform bronchoscopy?
Yes, bronchoscopic sampling is one of his listed special interests. Bronchoscopy allows direct examination of the airways and can help obtain samples when clinically indicated.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi treat pleural diseases?
Yes. His special interests include lung ultrasound and pleura-based procedures, including selected chest-drain procedures.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi diagnose lung cancer?
Lung cancer diagnosis is one of his specific areas of clinical interest. His experience in bronchoscopy and EBUS can be relevant when tissue sampling or mediastinal lymph-node assessment is required.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi treat sleep apnea?
Yes, sleep disorders and advanced sleep disorders are among his clinical interests. Patients with symptoms such as loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or witnessed pauses in breathing may require specialist respiratory and sleep evaluation.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi treat tuberculosis?
Yes. Tuberculosis is one of his specific clinical interests and part of his respiratory medicine practice.
Q: What is interventional pulmonology?
Interventional pulmonology uses minimally invasive procedures to investigate and, in selected situations, manage conditions affecting the lungs, airways and pleura. Dr Rizavi's interests include EBUS, bronchoscopic sampling, lung ultrasound and pleural procedures.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi provide pulmonary rehabilitation?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of his listed areas of special interest and can form part of long-term management for selected patients with chronic respiratory disease. This is provided through the department of Physiotherapy.
Q: Where does Dr Dawar Masud Rizavi practise in Lucknow?
He practises at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, in the LDA Colony/Sector B, Bargawan area on Kanpur–Lucknow Road.
Q: What are Dr Rizavi's OPD timings?
His listed OPD timing is Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Q: Which languages does Dr Rizavi speak?
He consults in English, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic.
Q: Does Dr Rizavi see patients from outside Lucknow?
Yes. Patients travelling from nearby districts and cities in Uttar Pradesh and beyond, including international patients, consult him for specialist respiratory evaluation and management.
Q: What should I bring to a pulmonology consultation?
Bring previous CT scans, chest X-rays, pulmonary function tests, blood reports, sleep-study reports, bronchoscopy or EBUS reports and current medication details where available. Previous records can help the pulmonologist understand the history and avoid unnecessary repetition of investigations.
