Dr. Chetan Rao Vaddepally, MBBS, MD, EDARM, FAPSR, is a Senior Consultant Interventional and Transplant Pulmonologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. With over 13 years of clinical experience and advanced training including a Clinical Fellowship in Lung Transplantation from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, he specializes in managing complex respiratory and end-stage lung conditions with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach.

His areas of expertise include lung transplantation, covering pre-transplant evaluation, optimization, and post-transplant management, along with pulmonary rehabilitation. He is highly skilled in extracorporeal life support (ECMO), advanced bronchoscopic interventions, and the management of airway disorders such as asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis. His clinical scope also extends to interstitial lung diseases, pleural disorders, medical thoracoscopy, and pulmonary infections including pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COVID-related complications.

Dr. Vaddepally provides holistic respiratory care, addressing both critical and chronic pulmonary conditions, while integrating advanced interventional techniques with evidence-based treatment protocols.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, he ensures effective communication and personalized patient care. His patient-centric approach, combined with expertise in advanced pulmonary and transplant medicine, supports improved outcomes and long-term respiratory health.