Chief Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist & Sleep Specialist

Dr. S.A. RafiConsultant Pulmonologist at City Chest Clinic

MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), MS Clin Inf (USA), Fellowship (USA)

City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam, HyderabadKIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli

20+ Years
Clinical Experience
USA Trained
Utah & UMDNJ Fellowship
Interventional
Bronchoscopy & EBUS
4.6 / 5
Patient Rating
Dr. S.A. Rafi, Consultant Pulmonologist at City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad
Dr. S A Rafi
Pulmonology · Sleep Medicine · Interventional
About the Doctor

20+ years of advanced lung care in Hyderabad

Dr. S.A. Rafi is a Chief Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist practising in Hyderabad for over two decades. He is the Director of City Chest Clinic in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, and also serves as Senior Consultant Pulmonologist at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli.

After completing his MBBS at Osmania Medical College and MD in Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Rafi trained internationally — a clinical fellowship at the University of Utah Hospital and an MS in Clinical Informatics at UMDNJ, USA. This blend of Indian clinical depth and American protocol-driven practice shapes the care every patient receives at City Chest Clinic.

His work spans interventional pulmonology — flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, EBUS and medical thoracoscopy — along with full-spectrum sleep medicine, complete pulmonary function testing and critical respiratory care. He has treated thousands of patients with asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnea and lung cancer across Hyderabad and Telangana.

Qualifications
  • MBBS
    Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
  • MD – Pulmonary Medicine
    AIMS
  • MS – Clinical Informatics
    UMDNJ, USA
  • Clinical Fellowship
    University of Utah Hospital, USA
Career Highlights
Chief Consultant Pulmonologist & Director
City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam
Present
Senior Consultant Pulmonologist
KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli
Present
Senior Consultant
CARE Super Speciality Hospital
2010 – 2024
Clinical Fellowship
University of Utah Hospital, USA
USA
Research Project Manager
RWJUH – UMDNJ
USA

Areas of Expertise

  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Flexible & Rigid Bronchoscopy
  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
  • Medical Thoracoscopy & Pleurodesis
  • Sleep Medicine & CPAP Titration
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Lung Cancer Diagnosis & Staging
  • Critical Pulmonary Care
  • Smoking Cessation Programme

Conditions Treated

AsthmaCOPD & EmphysemaTuberculosis (TB & MDR-TB)Obstructive Sleep ApneaSnoringInterstitial Lung Disease (ILD)Pneumonia & Lung InfectionsLung CancerPleural EffusionBronchiectasisChronic CoughAllergic RhinitisPulmonary HypertensionPost-COVID Lung Fibrosis
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Consultation Timings & Location

City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam
Monday – Saturday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli
Monday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
City Chest Clinic
832/2, House No.12, Sai Suchi Towers, Opposite Canara Bank,
Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana 500006
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. S.A. Rafi

Who is Dr. S.A. Rafi?

Dr. S.A. Rafi is a Chief Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist with over 20 years of experience. He is the Director of City Chest Clinic in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, and Senior Consultant Pulmonologist at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli.

Where does Dr. S.A. Rafi practise in Hyderabad?

He consults at City Chest Clinic, 832/2, House No.12, Sai Suchi Towers, Opposite Canara Bank, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad (Monday to Saturday, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM) and at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli (Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM).

What are Dr. Rafi’s qualifications?

MBBS from Osmania Medical College, MD in Pulmonary Medicine, MS in Clinical Informatics from UMDNJ (USA) and a clinical fellowship at the University of Utah Hospital, USA.

Which conditions does Dr. S.A. Rafi treat?

Asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, sleep apnea and snoring, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, lung cancer, pleural diseases, chronic cough and all respiratory disorders. He also performs bronchoscopy, EBUS and medical thoracoscopy.

How do I book an appointment with Dr. S.A. Rafi?

Call or WhatsApp +91 81215 09229, or use the appointment form on the City Chest Clinic website. Same-day evening slots are usually available at the Mehdipatnam clinic.

Consult Dr. S.A. Rafi at City Chest Clinic

Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad · Monday to Saturday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM