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MBBS, MD, DNB, EDARM, DAA
Pulmonary Medicine
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Brief Profile
Dr. Sam Bennihin D L is a Pulmonologist and Assistant Professor with expertise in respiratory medicine, allergy and immunology, and critical care. He is trained in espiratory medicine and holds the European Diploma in Allergy & Respiratory Medicine from Switzerland.
His clinical expertise includes bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, interstitial lung diseases, asthma and COPD management, sleep medicine, respiratory critical care, and allergen immunotherapy. He is also actively involved in academic medicine and research, with publications in respiratory medicine.
Educational Qualifications
- DAA – Diploma in Allergy & Applied Immunology
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
2025–2026 (Ongoing) - EDARM – European Diploma in Allergy & Respiratory Medicine
Swiss Institute / EAACI, Switzerland
2026 - DNB – Diplomate of National Board in Respiratory Medicine
India
2025 - MD – Respiratory Medicine
Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
2020–2023 - MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Science, Kanchipuram
2013–2019
Clinical Expertise
- Bronchoscopy
- COPD Management
- Asthma Management
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Sleep Medicine
- Pleural Disorders
- Thoracocentesis
- Intercostal Drainage
- Pleurodesis
- Ultrasound Chest
- Chest Fluoroscopy
- Respiratory Ventilation
- Lung Malignancy
- Tuberculosis
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Skin Prick Testing
- Lung Transplantation
- Critical Care
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Affiliations and Memberships
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Honors and Awards
Editorial Work and Reviewer
Innovation
Associated Publications
Research and Publication
Publications
- “Role of C-reactive protein levels in predicting bacterial vs non bacterial exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” — International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy, 2023; 5(5): 1716–1718
- “Correlation between Bode index and CRP levels as a systemic inflammation marker in COPD patients.” — International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy, 2023; 5(5): 1719–1722
Experience
- Assistant Professor – Department of Respiratory Medicine
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai
March 2025 - Senior Resident – Department of Respiratory Medicine
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai
October 2023 – February 2025 - Junior Resident – Department of Respiratory Medicine
Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
June 2020 – August 2023