Dr. Arun Arya is the Head of Pulmonology Department & Consultant Pulmonologist with over 25 years of experience. Recognized as the best pulmonologist in Abu Dhabi, he is a certified pulmonologist with extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex lung conditions. As a leading respiratory specialist in Abu Dhabi, he has successfully managed numerous patients with respiratory diseases. His vast experience as a pulmonology consultant makes him a trusted choice for individuals seeking expert care for lung-related issues. Known as a cough and lung health expert in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Arya is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment for respiratory conditions.
He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland since 1999. He completed his higher specialty training while working at Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, and St. James’s University Hospital, Dublin. He was awarded CSCST with dual accreditation in Pulmonary & Internal Medicine by the Irish Committee of Higher Medical Training at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 2008. He was awarded a fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland FRCP (Ireland) in 2011 and the United Kingdom FRCP (UK) in 2016. He is also a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians FCCP.
He worked as a pulmonology consultant at Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. He moved to the UK in 2009 to take up the role of Clinical Lead and Consultant Pulmonologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust, Kings Lynn. During this time, he was also a Senior Clinical Tutor at the prestigious Cambridge University, UK.
Dr. Arya's expertise in performing advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, EBUS TBNA, transbronchial lung biopsy, peripheral TBNA under fluoroscopy, pleuroscopy, pleural biopsies, talc pleurodesis, chest ultrasound, and placement of long-term Indwelling Pleural Catheter for malignant pleural effusions makes him an expert in lung diseases in Abu Dhabi. His other main areas of interest include Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Non-invasive ventilation, cough and lung health, Airway Diseases including COPD/Asthma, Interstitial lung diseases, and Bronchiectasis.
Dr. Arun Arya is an examiner for MRCP conducted by the Royal College of Physicians, London. He established and organized various courses including Chest Drain Safety, Non-Invasive Ventilation, & Chest Ultrasound at his hospital in the UK. He completed his research on “Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Angiogenesis” and has presented his work at national and international scientific meetings. He has published in different journals. He received the ‘NHS Clinical Excellence Award’ in 2013. He was awarded ‘Medical Teacher of the Year,’ voted by medical students of Mercy University Hospital, University College Cork, Ireland in 2007-2008.
He speaks English, Urdu, and Hindi.
