IP Unplugged by Dr Sameer Arbat

Dr. Sameer Arbat
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IP Unplugged is a first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to the science, skills and stories beyond Interventional Pulmonology. Hosted by Dr Sameer Arbat, this series brings honest conversations with global experts, decoding advanced pulmonary procedures, real-world challenges, innovations and the future of airway and pleural interventions. From breakthroughs in bronchoscopy to complex diagnostic techniques, each episode dives deep into practical insights that matter to pulmonologists, fellows, residents, and healthcare professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe Now!

Episodes

  1. 23h ago

    Radial EBUS: A Masterclass with Dr Amit Dhamija | IP Unplugged Ep 3

    In this episode of IP Unplugged, Dr Sameer Arbat sits down with Dr Amit Dhamija — Senior Consultant & Vice Chairman, Department of Pulmonology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, and a pioneer of Radial EBUS in India with over 15 years of hands-on experience. From his early days training in Denver under Dr Ali Musani to becoming one of the founding voices of interventional pulmonology in India, Dr Dhamija shares the journey, the technique, and the hard-won lessons that shaped his practice. In this episode, we cover: His path from general pulmonology to interventional pulmonology, and the mentors who shaped his careerWhere radial EBUS fits in a bronchoscopy setup alongside linear EBUS and rigid bronchoscopyPractical tips to improve diagnostic yield.Radial EBUS vs CT-guided biopsy: cost, safety, tumour seeding risk, and how to counsel patientsChoosing forceps vs cryoprobe, scope sizes, and anaesthesia protocolsThe role of fluoroscopy, CBCT, and why radial EBUS will never go obsolete.Building the right team, training pathways, and the pathologist-pulmonologist partnership.Work-life balance, burnout, and lessons for the next generation of IP specialists. A conversation that goes well beyond the technique, into judgment, mentorship, and what it really takes to build an IP practice in India. 🎧 Subscribe to IP Unplugged for more conversations that go beyond the textbook. #RadialEBUS #InterventionalPulmonology #Bronchoscopy #IPUnplugged #LungCancerDiagnosis #Pulmonology #MedicalPodcast

  2. May 23

    EBUS Masterclass with Dr V R Pattabhi Raman - Pioneer of EBUS in South East Asia

    What does it take to be the first to bring a transformative technology to an entire region? In this episode of IP Unplugged, Dr Sameer Arbat sits down with Dr V.R. Pattabhi Raman — one of the first pulmonologists to introduce Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) in South East Asia and a pioneer of Interventional Pulmonology training in India — for a comprehensive, unfiltered masterclass on EBUS. Whether you're a trainee just starting out or an experienced chest physician looking to sharpen your practice, this conversation covers everything you need to know. What you'll learn: • The story of the first EBUS in India • How to approach an EBUS case: diagnostic vs staging • EBUS in sarcoidosis — a practical framework • Contraindications and diagnostic yield • Needle selection in EBUS • Lymph node staging: EBUS vs EUS-BFNA • Lymph node characteristics that change your decision • Do's and Don'ts for new EBUS trainees • The future of EBUS in India and globally 🎙️ Guest: Dr V.R. Pattabhi Raman Senior Interventional Pulmonologist | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Pioneer of EBUS & IP Training in India 🎙️ Host: Dr Sameer Arbat Interventional Pulmonologist | One Healthcare Nagpur Chair, Media Committee, WABIP IP Unplugged — Explore the science, skills and stories beyond Interventional Pulmonology. Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/irVRLggs_Ww?si=7eWHhr-KFhdSDX3E

  3. Jan 14

    Medical Thoracoscopy: IP Unplugged with Dr Mohammed Munavvar and Dr Sameer Arbat

    IP Unplugged Episode 1: Medical Thoracoscopy. A deep dive into medical thoracoscopy — indications, instrumentation, anaesthesia, pleural biopsies, management of complications, and practical insights from one of the world’s leading experts. Perfect for pulmonologists, IP trainees, and physicians looking to refine their approach to pleural diseases. Guest: Prof. Mohammed Munavvar HOD Interventional Pulmonology, Lancashire Teaching Hospital, UKFormer President, British Thoracic SocietyHead, Assembly 14 (ERS) Host: Dr Sameer Arbat Interventional Pulmonologist, One Healthcare, NagpurChair, Media Committee, WABIP IP Unplugged • Interventional Pulmonology • Medical Thoracoscopy • Thoracoscopy Procedure • Pleural Disease • Dr Mohammed Munavvar • Dr Sameer Arbat • ERS Assembly 14 • British Thoracic Society • Pleural Effusion Diagnosis • Lung Cancer Diagnosis • Pulmonology Podcast • Thoracoscopy India • Respiratory Medicine • Interventional Pulmonology Training • Global Pulmonology Experts

    Medical Thoracoscopy: IP Unplugged with Dr Mohammed Munavvar and Dr Sameer Arbat
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IP Unplugged is a first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to the science, skills and stories beyond Interventional Pulmonology. Hosted by Dr Sameer Arbat, this series brings honest conversations with global experts, decoding advanced pulmonary procedures, real-world challenges, innovations and the future of airway and pleural interventions. From breakthroughs in bronchoscopy to complex diagnostic techniques, each episode dives deep into practical insights that matter to pulmonologists, fellows, residents, and healthcare professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe Now!

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