Dr. Rahul Katyal, MD Pulmonary Medicine — one of the Tricity's most qualified CGHS pulmonologists.
Asthma, COPD, pneumonia, post-COVID lung complications, ILD, sleep apnea — all managed under CGHS at Gini Advanced Care Hospital, Sector 69, Mohali. Cashless IPD, 30-bed ICU with ventilator support, and on-site lung function tests for CGHS beneficiaries in Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, Punjab, and Haryana.
📞 CGHS Desk: 0172 4120100 · 🚨 Emergency: +91 82888 43800 (24/7)
All conditions below are treated under CGHS at Gini Advanced Care Hospital, Mohali. IPD admissions are cashless for covered procedures. OPD consultations are reimbursable with wellness centre referral.
From mild intermittent to severe persistent asthma. Includes cases requiring biologic therapy (omalizumab, mepolizumab, dupilumab) — assessment and monitoring covered, drug cost not on CGHS formulary.
Staging (GOLD 1–4), bronchodilator therapy, inhaler training, COPD exacerbation management, pulmonary rehabilitation programme. Long-term management under Dr. Katyal.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). IV antibiotics, oxygen therapy, physiotherapy, sputum culture-guided treatment. Emergency admission without pre-auth.
Influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus, and other viral illness presenting with significant respiratory involvement. Managed in pulmonology OPD or IPD depending on severity.
Post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis, persistent breathlessness, reduced exercise tolerance. HRCT-guided diagnosis, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen needs assessment. Dr. Katyal manages ongoing post-COVID recovery.
Diagnosis and management of ILD using HRCT Chest, PFT, and 6-Minute Walk Test. Specialist-led monitoring programme to track disease progression and guide treatment.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and fibrosis related to connective tissue disease, medications, or post-COVID. Antifibrotic therapy monitoring, oxygen support assessment.
Pleural fluid drainage (thoracocentesis), fluid analysis, underlying cause investigation. Dr. Katyal performs ultrasound-guided drainage for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Chronic management of bronchiectasis — airway clearance techniques, inhaler therapy, infection management, sputum culture surveillance.
TB management, treatment monitoring, DOTS coordination, drug-resistant TB consultation, and post-TB lung management. Dr. Katyal works with DOTS programme guidelines.
Polysomnography (sleep study) for diagnosis and severity grading, followed by CPAP titration. CGHS covers the diagnostic sleep study; CPAP device typically reimbursable.
Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema — breathlessness from heart failure. Dr. Katyal's background in non-invasive cardiology allows joint management of cardiac and respiratory presentations.
Type 1 and Type 2 respiratory failure. 30-bed ICU with full mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, and non-invasive ventilation. Emergency admission without pre-auth — CGHS intimation within 24 hours.
Sepsis leading to ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) or septic shock. Managed in Gini's 30-bed ICU with intensivist oversight. Emergency admission cashless under CGHS.
Omalizumab (Xolair), mepolizumab (Nucala), dupilumab (Dupixent) — eligibility assessment and monitoring. Drug cost not covered by CGHS; specialist assessment, monitoring tests, and hospitalisations are covered.
All lung function and respiratory diagnostic tests below are available on-site at Gini Advanced Care Hospital. CGHS coverage applies with a wellness centre prescription or referral.
All tests are conducted in Gini's NABH-accredited diagnostic facility. Bring your wellness centre prescription for cashless CGHS billing. View all CGHS diagnostics →
For CGHS patients with both diabetes and respiratory conditions: Gini is one of the very few hospitals in the Tricity where a pulmonologist (Dr. Katyal) and endocrinologist (Dr. Bhansali) are in the same building. Diabetes dramatically worsens respiratory infections — having both specialists coordinate care under one roof reduces repeated admissions. Why specialist pulmonology matters →
Gini's 30-bed ICU with full ventilator support is fully covered under CGHS for admitted patients. No pre-authorisation needed for emergency ICU admission.
Arrive at Gini Emergency with your CGHS card (not required for immediate treatment). Call +91 82888 43800.
Treatment begins immediately. Dr. Katyal's team manages ICU stabilisation — ventilation, oxygen, medications.
Within 24 hours: Gini sends emergency CGHS intimation to Additional Director CGHS, Chandigarh on your behalf.
Discharge with complete CGHS claim documentation — cashless billing submitted directly to CGHS by Gini.
Advanced biologic therapies can eliminate severe asthma attacks in eligible patients. Here is exactly what CGHS covers and does not cover.
Why it still matters: Even if you pay for the drug privately, Dr. Katyal's assessment under CGHS determines whether you are a true biologic candidate — avoiding unnecessary expensive treatments while ensuring those who need it receive access.
Dr. Katyal is one of the few pulmonologists in the Chandigarh Tricity who assesses and manages biologic therapy for severe asthma under CGHS. Patients from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Punjab, and Haryana travel to Gini specifically for this service.
Wellness centre CMO manages mild viral fever with cough, cold. Antiviral/antibiotics prescribed and medicines dispensed at wellness centre pharmacy. If symptoms worsen or don't resolve in 5–7 days, CMO may refer to Gini.
If wellness centre refers to Gini for specialist respiratory opinion: Dr. Katyal's consultation is reimbursable under CGHS. All diagnostic tests (chest X-ray, sputum culture, PFT) ordered by Dr. Katyal are covered with prescription.
If viral fever leads to breathlessness, hypoxia (SpO₂ < 94%), bilateral pneumonia, or sepsis — IPD admission is cashless under CGHS emergency rules. No pre-auth required. Call +91 82888 43800.
Gini does not bill separately for telehealth — all specialist interaction is part of the formal OPD consultation. If you have been referred by your wellness centre and want to discuss your case before visiting, call Gini's CGHS desk at 0172-4120100. We can advise on whether an in-person visit is required or if your wellness centre can manage the case.
Dr. Rahul Katyal is available Mon–Sat for CGHS referred patients. Call Gini's CGHS desk or book online. For emergency respiratory problems — come directly to Gini 24/7.