Additional Director - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Interventional Pulmonologist, CK Birla Hospitals - RBH, Jaipur

Compassionate care.
Expert diagnosis.
Better breathing.

Meet Dr. Rakesh GodaraMD (Pulmonary Medicine) · IDCCM · DNB (Critical Care Medicine) · EDARM. Founder of Advance Pulmo Care, Jagatpura, and Additional Director - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine | Interventional Pulmonologist, CK Birla Hospitals - RBH, Jaipur. Over 20 years of experience in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, with specialised expertise in interventional pulmonology.

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Meet Dr. Rakesh Godara

MD (Pulmonary Medicine) · IDCCM · DNB (Critical Care Medicine) · EDARM

Founder of Advance Pulmo Care, Jagatpura, and Additional Director - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine | Interventional Pulmonologist, CK Birla Hospitals - RBH, Jaipur. Over 20 years of experience in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, with specialised expertise in interventional pulmonology.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
  1. MBBS
    S.P. Medical College, Bikaner · University of Rajasthan · 2003
  2. MD — Pulmonary Medicine
    S.P. Medical College / PBM Group of Hospitals, Bikaner · June 2006 – May 2009
  3. IDCCM — Critical Care Medicine
    Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi · January 2010 – March 2011
  4. DNB — Critical Care Medicine
    Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi · National Board of Examinations · March 2011 – July 2013
  5. EDARM — European Diploma of Adult Respiratory Medicine
    European Diploma of Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM) · European Respiratory Society (ERS), Netherlands · September 2015
  6. Advanced Interventional Pulmonology & Critical Care Training
    December 2013 – March 2016
  7. Observership in Interventional Pulmonology
    Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA · April 2016
MEDICAL REGISTRATION
  • MBBS Registration
    Rajasthan Medical Council · Reg. No. 23258 · 15-03-2005 · Renewed · valid until 14-03-2030
  • MD (Pulmonary Medicine)
    Additional Qualification Reg. No. 14786 · 27-06-2016
  • DNB (Critical Care Medicine)
    Additional Qualification Reg. No. 15791 · 16-03-2017
Services & Treatments

Advanced pulmonology, delivered with calm precision.

From outpatient respiratory care to advanced interventional procedures, the focus remains on clear diagnosis, appropriate treatment and careful follow-up.

Nebuliser mask used in inhaled therapy for asthma and COPD

Asthma & COPD Care

Long-term management of chronic obstructive and allergic airway disease.

Endoscopy suite with a procedure video monitor

Diagnostic Bronchoscopy

Advanced airway visualisation and biopsy under expert guidance.

Ultrasound system used for endobronchial ultrasound guidance

EBUS

Minimally invasive sampling of mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes for diagnosis and lung-cancer staging.

Procedure room with monitoring equipment during a minimally invasive procedure

Medical Thoracoscopy

Minimally invasive evaluation of pleural effusion and pleural disease, including pleural biopsy and selected therapeutic procedures.

Clinician reviewing a patient monitor in an intensive care unit

Critical & ICU Care

Respiratory Critical Care - available through CK Birla Hospitals-RBH.

Doctor reviewing chest radiographs on a light box

Lung Infections & Bronchiectasis

Evidence-based management of pneumonia, bronchiectasis and related chronic lung infections.

Laboratory microscope used in infectious disease diagnosis

Tuberculosis (TB)

Diagnosis and guided treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis, including drug-resistant disease when indicated.

Airway procedure suite used in hemoptysis management

Hemoptysis

Urgent evaluation and bronchoscopic management of coughing up blood, including massive haemoptysis when required.

Ultrasound-guided sampling for lung cancer diagnosis

Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Structured work-up for suspected lung cancer with imaging correlation, EBUS staging and tissue diagnosis.

Therapist guiding a patient through a supervised rehabilitation exercise

Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Post-ICU Recovery

Structured recovery support for breathlessness, deconditioning and respiratory rehabilitation after serious illness.

Anatomical cross-section model of human lungs

Interstitial Lung Disease

Evaluation and multidisciplinary management of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and sarcoidosis.

Specialist reviewing medical reports with a patient during a second-opinion consultation

Second Opinion

Independent review of lung diagnoses, imaging and treatment plans — clarity before bronchoscopy, surgery or long-term therapy.

Clinic Consultations & Diagnostics

Sleep apnoea and sleep medicine, severe asthma and biologic therapy review, allergy evaluation, SPT and SLIT, and bronchiectasis care are assessed in clinic with further testing and treatment planned according to clinical indication.

Hospital-Based Diagnostics & Procedures

Pulmonary function testing including DLCO, FOT and FeNO, Level I and Level III sleep studies, rigid bronchoscopy, central airway intervention and higher-acuity respiratory critical care are hospital-based services and should be coordinated through CK Birla Hospitals - RBH.

When to Consult Dr. Godara

Don't Ignore These Respiratory Symptoms

If you answer “Yes” to any of the following, it may be time to consult a respiratory specialist.

  • Persistent or worsening cough
  • Shortness of breath or breathlessness during daily activities or exertion
  • Wheezing, noisy breathing or a whistling sound while breathing
  • Chest tightness or chest pain, especially when breathing or coughing
  • Coughing up blood or blood-stained phlegm
  • Frequent or recurrent chest infections or pneumonia
  • Loud snoring, disturbed sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Unexplained weight loss along with cough or other respiratory symptoms
  • Persistent phlegm or mucus, especially if it keeps returning
  • Breathing difficulties that are affecting your sleep, work, exercise or daily activities
Important

Some breathing problems require urgent medical attention. If you have severe difficulty breathing, significant or increasing chest pain, blue or grey lips or skin, confusion, or are coughing up a significant amount of blood, seek emergency medical care immediately rather than waiting for a routine consultation.

Personal Clinic

Advance Pulmo Care Jagatpura, Jaipur.

Dr. Godara's own chest & interventional pulmonology clinic — a calm, focused OPD for consultations, follow-ups and second opinions.

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Address
C3–C4, Ashadeep Kingscourt, near Jeerota Petrol Pump, Jagatpura,
Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022
Clinic Phone
+91 99286 83032
OPD Hours
Monday6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday6:00 – 8:00 PM
SundayClosed
For emergencies, please contact the nearest emergency department or hospital emergency desk immediately.
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Clinic Facilities
  1. 01
    Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
    • Total Lung Volumes (TLC) & Diffusion capacity (DLCO)
    • Impulse oscillometry (IOT / FOT)
    • Spirometry
  2. 02
    FeNO Test
  3. 03
    Allergy test (SPT) and Immunotherapy (SLIT)
  4. 04
    Six-minute walk distance test (6MWDT)
  5. 05
    Pulmonary rehabilitation
  6. 06
    Adult vaccinations
  7. 07
    Polysomnography (Sleep study)
  8. 08
    Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)
  9. 09
    Air travel fitness
  10. 10
    High altitude fitness
  11. 11
    Outpatient nebulisation
Also consulting at
CK Birla Hospitals – RBH
Gopalpura Bypass Road, near Triveni Flyover, Jaipur
Consulting Hours
Monday – Saturday · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Adult Vaccination

Protect your lungs with timely vaccination.

Recommended adult vaccines offered or guided at Advance Pulmo Care.

  • Influenza
    1 Dose (IM), every year
  • Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
    2 Doses (IM), 2–6 months apart (for adults 50 years or older)
  • Tdap
    1 Dose (IM), every 10 years
  • Pneumococcal
    1 Dose PCV13 (IM) followed by 1 Dose PPSV23 (IM) 1 year later — or 1 Dose PCV20 (IM)
Why Adult Vaccination Matters
Protect already vulnerable lungs

Adults with asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, ILD or prior pneumonia face higher risk of severe infection — vaccination lowers that risk.

Prevent hospitalisation

Influenza and pneumococcal disease are common triggers for sudden worsening, ICU care and long recovery in chest patients.

Age and immunity change

After 50, natural immunity wanes. Shingles, flu and pneumococcal vaccines help close that gap before complications start.

Safer long-term lung care

Guided adult vaccination is part of complete respiratory care — not an add-on — especially before travel, surgery or seasonal peaks.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Godara

A calm, clear path to better breathing.

Patients often describe consultations as unhurried and reassuring — with a doctor who explains, listens, and never over-treats.

Advanced Respiratory Training
Training across pulmonology, critical care and airway intervention.
Trusted Second Opinions
Independent review of lung diagnoses, imaging and treatment plans — clarity before major decisions.
Personalised Care
Every plan is tailored to your body and life.
Modern Equipment
State-of-the-art bronchoscopy and imaging.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Protocols aligned with global guidelines.
Compassionate Consultation
You'll be heard, without hurry.
Transparent Communication
Clear explanations at every step.
Your Patient Journey

Simple, human, and reassuring from the first call.

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Book Appointment
Form, WhatsApp or phone request.
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Visit the Clinic
Minimal wait, warm reception.
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Consultation
Detailed history and examination.
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Diagnosis
Precise, evidence-based workup.
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Treatment Plan
Tailored, transparent and clear.
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Confirmation & Follow-up
Requests are confirmed separately by the clinic team.
Real words from real patients.

4.9 ★ on Google — trusted across Rajasthan.

All reviews are verified from Google Business (Advance Pulmo Care) and Practo.

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"Dr Godara is a very knowledgeable and excellent pulmonologist. The way he compiles every aspect of patient reports and medication is truly commendable."
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Pratibha Bansal
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"He treated my wife with utmost sincerity and friendliness. His years of international experience were a huge plus. I am forever in debt for his help."
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Tanmoy Das
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"Very skilled and competent, with a sharp memory for minute details. He is friendly, makes the patient comfortable and explains everything clearly."
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Ankit Agrawal
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"Sir is very clear in diagnosis and medication. Very polite, understanding and fully dedicated. His advice really matters to avoid future complications."
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Abhinav Nathany
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"One of the best pulmonologists in Jaipur. Explained my father's condition patiently and the treatment worked wonderfully. Highly recommended."
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Rajesh Meena
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"Calm, honest and genuinely caring. Never rushes the consultation and never prescribes unnecessary medicines. Grateful to have found him."
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Frequently Asked

Answers to help you feel informed and at ease.

Use the appointment request form on this website (top-right or the Book section). You can also request an appointment on WhatsApp or by calling the clinic directly.

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (30-minute slots). Sunday is closed for routine OPD appointments.

C3–C4, Ashadeep Kingscourt, near Jeerota Petrol Pump, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022.

Yes — Dr. Rakesh Godara also consults at CK Birla Hospitals – RBH, Jaipur, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Yes, walk-ins may be accommodated subject to availability. Prior appointments are recommended, and booked patients may be given priority.

Please contact the nearest emergency department or hospital emergency desk immediately. Do not use the routine appointment form or WhatsApp appointment help for emergencies.

Before Your Visit

How to Prepare for Your Consultation

A short checklist so your appointment is efficient and clinically useful.

  1. 01Bring all previous medical reports, discharge summaries and imaging CDs (X-ray, CT, PET).
  2. 02Carry current and past prescriptions, inhalers and any medication lists.
  3. 03Bring recent blood tests, sputum reports and pulmonary function results, if available.
  4. 04Note your main symptoms, when they started, and what makes them better or worse.
  5. 05If you have sleep concerns, note snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime sleepiness.
  6. 06Arrive 10–15 minutes early for registration and basic vitals.
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