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About Dr. Gopal Raval
MBBS, DNB (Resp. Medicine), DTCD, MNAMS, FSM, FCCS (Critical Care), HERMES
Dr. Gopal Raval
Dr. Gopal Raval is a Consultant Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist at Shilp Chest Disease Center. He did M.B.B.S from MS University, Baroda. He did D.T.C.D from MS University, Baroda. He did D.N.B from Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai. He underwent Fellowship training in critical care medicine from Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai affiliated by Indo-Australian Critical Care.
With over 15 years of extensive experience, he possesses deep clinical expertise in treating a wide range of respiratory conditions. These include lung cancer, asthma, COPD, respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, sleep disorders, and smoking cessation. Additionally, Dr. Raval specializes in managing tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, pleural diseases, and more.
He holds International Board Certification in Sleep Medicine (IBSM) and European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine (EDARM). His commitment to patient care and expertise in pulmonary medicine has made him a trusted name in chest disease management.
Current Designations & Roles
Consultant Pulmonologist, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Specialist
Since January 2006
DNB (Critical Care Medicine) Teacher
Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad
Faculty
Indian Diploma of Critical Care (IDCC), ISCCM — Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad
Governing Council Member
Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA)
Founder Member
South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine (SEAASM)
Chairman
Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), Ahmedabad Chapter
Course Director
Critical Care Fellowship Course, HCG Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
Teaching & Faculty Appointments
Instructor
Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) Course, SCCM, USA
Regional Faculty (Asia-Pacific)
ACLS & BLS, American Heart Association (AHA), USA
Training Centre Faculty & Coordinator
AMERC, ACLS & BLS, American Heart Association (AHA), USA
Awards & Fellowships
- •Presidential Citation 2021 — For contribution and dedication to the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
- •Fellow of Indian College of Critical Care Medicine (FICCM) — April 2022
- •Fellow of South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine (FSASM)
Professional Memberships
- •Indian Chest Society — L-818
- •National College of Chest Physicians — LM-698
- •Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine — LM-07/R/250
- •Indian Medical Association, Gujarat, India
- •National Academy of Medical Sciences
- •Association of Chest Physicians of Gujarat
- •Association of Physicians of Ahmedabad
- •Indian Sleep Disorders Association — L-369
- •Indian Bronchology Association
- •Indian Institute of Sleep Research
- •European Respiratory Society
- •South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine — SSM/0011
Medical Education & Training
| Year | Certification / Course | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| September 2019 | European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM) | European Respiratory Society (ERS) |
| October 2018 | International Board Certification in Sleep Medicine (IBSM) | World Sleep Society |
| April 2018 | Fellowship in Sleep Medicine (FSM) | Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA) |
| September 2012 | PSG & Sleep Disorders Course | Sleep Asia — Approved by AAST, USA |
| August 2011 | Certification in Sleep Medicine (CSM) | International Institute of Sleep Science with Pinnacle Health Care Centre, USA |
| Aug 2010 / Feb 2012 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA), USA |
| June 2008 | Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) | Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), USA |
| October 2005 | Foundation Course in Critical Care Medicine | Critical Care Education Foundation, Mumbai, India |
Academic Qualifications
| Year | Degree | University / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 – 2005 | DNB – Diplomate of National Board in Respiratory Disease | Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 1999 – 2001 | DTCD – Post Graduate Diploma in TB & Chest Disease | Baroda Medical College, M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat |
| 1993 – 1999 | MBBS (with 1-year Rotating Internship) | Baroda Medical College, M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat |
Work Experience
- •Consultant Pulmonologist, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Specialist — Private Practice, Ahmedabad: January 2006 – Present
- •Senior Registrar, Department of Critical Care Medicine — Krishna Heart Institute, Ahmedabad: February 2005 – July 2005
- •Registrar, Department of Respiratory Medicine — Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai: February 2003 – January 2005
- •Registrar, Department of Critical Care Medicine — Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai: February 2003 – July 2003 & November 2004 – January 2005
- •Bronchoscopy Trainee — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai: 11 March 2002 – 11 May 2002
- •Registrar, Department of Critical Care Medicine — Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai: February 2002 – January 2003
Publications & Presentations
- •Oral Presentation: "Correlation Between Epworth Sleepiness Scale with Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Obstructive Sleep Apnea" — 100th NATCON 2025
- •Poster Presentation: "Cholesterol Granuloma: An Underrecognized Cause of Benign Lung Granuloma" — 100th NATCON 2025
- •A Consensus Statement on Sleep Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 2, 2020
- •Chapter: "Type of Renal Replacement Therapy in ICU" — ISCCM Manual of RRT and ECMO in ICU, March 2020
- •Chapter: "Non-Invasive Ventilation in Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema" — ISCCM Manual of Non-Invasive Ventilation, March 2020
- •Is High-Flow Nasal Cannula an Effective Oxygen Delivery Alternative in Intensive Care Units? — International Journal of Advances in Medicine, April 2019; 6(2):460–463
- •Significance of Serum Electrolyte Imbalance and Comparison Between Different Testing Methods in Patients with Altered Sensorium Presenting to Tertiary Care Hospitals — International Journal of Advances in Medicine, June 2019; 6(3):828–832
- •Development of Ahmedabad's Air Information and Response (AIR) Plan to Protect Public Health — International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2018; 15(7):1460
- •Therapeutic Outcome of Surgical Thoracoscopy vs. Medical Thoracoscopy vs. ICD with or without Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Therapy (IPFT) in Management of Pleural Diseases — Thoracic Endoscopy, July–December 2018, Volume 3, Issue 2
- •Role of Bronchoscopy in Sputum Smear-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis — Thoracic Endoscopy, January–June 2018, Volume 3, Issue 1
- •Ball in Tracheobronchial Tree — Thoracic Endoscopy, July–December 2017, Volume 2, Issue 2
- •Case Report: Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumorrhachis as a Complication of Common Flu — American Journal of Case Reports, 2012; 13:198–201
- •Chapter: "Non-Invasive Ventilation" — Workshop Book: Basics of Mechanical Ventilation, ISCCM Ahmedabad, June 2011
- •Chapter: "Arrhythmias in ICU" — Workshop Book: Haemodynamic Monitoring, ISCCM Ahmedabad, January 2012
- •Pleuroscopy: A Tertiary Care Experience — Journal of Sterling Hospital, 2011; 3:18–23
- •Abstract: "Breathlessness of Unknown Origin in an HIV-Positive Patient" — APGCON, December 2011
- •Poster: "Relationship Between Metabolic Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Gujarat Population" — IMANATCN, 2014
- •Paper: "Correlation of Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Patients of Obstructive Sleep Apnea" — Presented at Sleepcon 2011
Conferences, Summits & Events
| Event | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep Summit | 2022 | Scientific Advisor |
| Sleep Summit | 2023 | Organiser |
| Criticon | 2024 | Organising Chairman |
| Sleep Symposium — Shilp Chest Disease Centre (Dr. Gopal Raval) | 2024 & 2026 | Organiser |
| South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine (SEAASM) Annual Conference | August 2026 (Upcoming) | Organising Secretary |
Organisational & Academic Experience
- •Member, Organizing Committee — 7th Annual Conference of Association of Chest Physicians of Gujarat, April 2001
- •Member, Organizing Committee — 42nd Annual Conference of the Indian College of Allergy, Asthma & Applied Immunology, December 2008
- •Member, Organizing Committee — Various CMEs on Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine
- •Faculty — Various Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Conferences and Workshops at State and National Level
- •Faculty — Various Academic Courses in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
- •Examiner & Inspector — Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
Areas of Expertise
- ✓ Lung Cancer
- ✓ Asthma
- ✓ COPD
- ✓ Respiratory Failure
- ✓ Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- ✓ Pulmonary Hypertension
- ✓ Cystic Fibrosis
- ✓ Sleep Disorders
- ✓ Smoking Cessation
- ✓ Tuberculosis
- ✓ Bronchiectasis
- ✓ Pleural Diseases
Our Mission
To provide compassionate, evidence-based respiratory healthcare using the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. We are committed to improving the quality of life for patients with respiratory disorders.
Our Values
- •Patient-centered care and compassion
- •Excellence through continuous learning
- •Ethical medical practice
- •Affordable quality healthcare