The Lung Disease Compendium: Infection, Pathology & Oncology

Dr. Devendra Ahirwar is a dedicated physician, academician, and researcher specializing in Internal Medicine. He completed his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Following the completion of his postgraduate training, he began his professional career as a Consultant Physician, gaining valuable experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of medical disorders. He later joined Bundelkhand Medical College, Sagar, as an Assistant Professor and currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine. In his present role, he is actively involved in patient care, undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, academic mentoring, and clinical research. His areas of interest include evidence-based clinical practice, management of complex medical diseases, and the advancement of medical education. Dr. Ahirwar has authored nearly 15 research publications in national and international journals, reflecting his commitment to scientific research and continuous professional development. He remains dedicated to improving healthcare through quality patient care, academic excellence, and meaningful research contributions.

Dr. Shikha Agarwal is an accomplished pathologist and academician with extensive experience in diagnostic pathology, medical education, and research. She completed her MBBS and MD in Pathology from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. After completing her postgraduate training, she worked as a Consultant Pathologist before joining Bundelkhand Medical College, Sagar, as an Assistant Professor. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Bundelkhand Medical College, where she is actively engaged in diagnostic services, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and academic research. Her professional interests include histopathology, cytopathology, clinicopathological correlation, and laboratory diagnostics, with a focus on ensuring accurate diagnosis and quality patient care. Dr. Agarwal has published nearly 15 research articles in national and international journals. She is committed to promoting evidence-based pathology, fostering academic excellence among medical students, and contributing to the advancement of pathology through research, teaching, and clinical practice.