Dr. Zarir F Udwadia

Name: Dr. Zarir F Udwadia

Specialty: Pulmonologist

Qualification/Board Certification: Not available

Affiliation(s): Not available

Location (City/State): Mumbai, Maharashtra

Languages Spoken: Not available

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: Not available

About the Doctor

Dr. Zarir F Udwadia is a highly skilled and extensively experienced Pulmonologist based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with over 40 years of dedicated practice in respiratory and pulmonary medicine. Registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council since 1984, Dr. Udwadia has built a distinguished career in the diagnosis and management of complex lung and respiratory conditions, with particular expertise in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, asthma, emphysema, and bronchiectasis. His decades of clinical experience at Hinduja Hospital, Mahim — one of Mumbai’s most reputed and long-established multi-specialty hospitals — have established him as one of the most trusted and senior pulmonologists in the city.

Dr. Udwadia is recognized for his deep clinical expertise in managing both common and rare respiratory conditions, offering patients access to experienced, evidence-based pulmonary care within the setting of a premier Mumbai hospital. His long registration with the Maharashtra Medical Council since 1984 places him among the most experienced practicing pulmonologists in Maharashtra, with a career spanning four decades of continuous clinical service in respiratory medicine. He is currently accepting new patients at Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai.

• Over 40 years of experience in pulmonology and respiratory medicine
• Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council since 1984
• Currently affiliated with Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai
• Specialist in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, asthma, emphysema, and sarcoidosis
• Expert in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiectasis management
• One of Mumbai’s most senior and experienced practicing pulmonologists
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – Not available
• Postgraduate – Not available
• Additional Training – Not available

Patients are advised to contact Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, directly for further details regarding Dr. Udwadia’s qualifications and training background.

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Zarir F Udwadia diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of pulmonological, respiratory, and chest conditions in patients across all age groups, including several complex and rare lung diseases.

• Asthma and bronchial hyperreactivity
• Emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Bronchiectasis and chronic airway disease
• Interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
• Sarcoidosis and granulomatous lung conditions
• Tuberculosis (TB) including drug-resistant TB
• Pneumonia and acute lung infections
• Chronic cough and unexplained respiratory symptoms
• Pleural effusion and pleural disease
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Occupational and environmental lung diseases
• Sleep-related breathing disorders
• Lung malignancies and pulmonary tumors
• Respiratory failure and acute lung conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Udwadia is experienced in a wide range of diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic pulmonological procedures covering the full spectrum of respiratory medicine.

• Pulmonary function testing and spirometry
• Bronchoscopy and airway evaluation
• Asthma diagnosis and management
• Emphysema and COPD evaluation and treatment
• Bronchiectasis assessment and long-term management
• Interstitial lung disease diagnosis and treatment
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis evaluation and management
• Sarcoidosis diagnosis and treatment
• Tuberculosis diagnosis and anti-TB treatment protocols
• Drug-resistant tuberculosis management
• Pleural procedures and pleural fluid analysis
• Chest imaging interpretation and evaluation
• Sleep study referral and sleep-related breathing disorder management
• Pulmonary rehabilitation consultations
• Comprehensive respiratory consultations and chronic disease monitoring

Services Offered

Dr. Zarir F Udwadia offers a highly experienced and comprehensive range of pulmonological and respiratory medicine services at Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, drawing on over four decades of specialist clinical practice to provide patients with accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and compassionate long-term management of the full spectrum of lung and respiratory health conditions. His practice is particularly well recognized for its expertise in complex and difficult-to-treat respiratory conditions including tuberculosis, drug-resistant TB, interstitial lung disease, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

His tuberculosis management services represent one of the most specialized aspects of his practice. Dr. Udwadia has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, including standard drug-sensitive TB as well as complex multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant TB cases. His decades of clinical experience in TB management make him one of Mumbai’s most seasoned specialists in this critical area of respiratory medicine, and patients with complicated or treatment-resistant TB cases benefit greatly from his depth of expertise.

His interstitial lung disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis services address some of the most challenging and progressive conditions in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Udwadia provides thorough diagnostic evaluation through clinical assessment, pulmonary function testing, and imaging interpretation, combined with individualized treatment planning and close monitoring to manage disease progression and preserve lung function as effectively as possible over the long term.

His asthma and COPD management services offer patients comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans covering inhaler therapy, trigger avoidance strategies, pulmonary rehabilitation guidance, and regular monitoring to optimize respiratory function and reduce exacerbation frequency. For patients with emphysema, bronchiectasis, and chronic airway diseases, Dr. Udwadia provides structured and evidence-based management plans that address both the underlying disease and its impact on daily function and quality of life.

His sarcoidosis services provide patients with accurate diagnosis of this systemic granulomatous condition affecting the lungs and other organs, along with individualized medical management and long-term surveillance to monitor disease activity and treatment response. Dr. Udwadia also provides comprehensive general respiratory consultations for patients with unexplained chronic cough, breathlessness, pleural conditions, and other pulmonary symptoms requiring specialist evaluation.

• Tuberculosis diagnosis and anti-TB treatment management
• Drug-resistant TB evaluation and specialist care
• Interstitial lung disease diagnosis and management
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis evaluation and treatment
• Sarcoidosis diagnosis and long-term monitoring
• Asthma diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management
• COPD and emphysema evaluation and chronic management
• Bronchiectasis assessment and management
• Pulmonary function testing and spirometry
• Bronchoscopy and airway diagnostic evaluation
• Pleural effusion diagnosis and management
• Chronic cough and breathlessness evaluation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation consultations
• Sleep-related breathing disorder assessment and referral
• Comprehensive respiratory consultations and chronic disease monitoring

Accepted Insurances

Insurance and payment details are not listed in the available source data. Patients are advised to contact Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, directly to confirm accepted insurance providers and available payment options before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Hinduja Hospital, Mahim Address: 8–12, SVS Road, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim West, Near Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai, Maharashtra Phone: Not available – please contact the hospital directly for appointments and inquiries

Hospital Affiliations

• Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra (current)