Dr. Pallavi Purwar is a highly skilled Thoracic Surgeon with over 13 years of experience in the surgical management of diseases affecting the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura, chest wall, and diaphragm. She specializes in both minimally invasive (VATS) and complex open thoracic procedures, delivering evidence-based care with a strong focus on precision, safety, and faster recovery. Committed to clinical excellence and compassionate patient care, Dr. Purwar provides personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve better respiratory health and improved quality of life.

Areas of Expertise

• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Lung Cancer Surgery
• Thoracic Oncology
• Esophageal Surgery
• Chest Wall & Mediastinal Surgery
• Complex Thoracic Trauma
• Benign & Infectious Lung Diseases
• Special Interests
• Lung Cancer
• Bronchiectasis
• Aspergilloma
• Mucormycosis
• Tuberculosis
• Emphysematous Bullae
• Tracheal Stenosis
• Esophageal Tumors
• Diaphragmatic Hernia
• Chest Wall Trauma
• Thymoma & Thymic Cancer
• Pleural Effusion
• Chest Wall Tumors
• Empyema
• Lung Abscess

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Department of CTVS, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital
• Specialist Grade-II (Faculty), Thoracic Surgery, National Institute of TB & Respiratory Diseases (NITRD)
• Post-DrNB Senior Resident, Thoracic Surgery, NITRD
• Senior Resident (DrNB SS), Thoracic Surgery, NITRD
• Senior Resident, Thoracic Surgery, NITRD
• Senior Resident, Thoracic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
• Senior Resident, Thoracic Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai