About Dr. Jolsana Augustine

Dr. Jolsana Augustine is a highly accomplished Specialist in Pulmonology at Aster Hospital, Sharjah, with over a decade of extensive experience in respiratory medicine and interventional pulmonology. She holds multiple prestigious qualifications.

Dr. Jolsana Augustine has served in leading medical institutions in India, including Rajagiri Hospital in Kerala, where she worked as a Senior Consultant Pulmonologist and Unit Chief, actively involved in patient care, teaching, and research. Her clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and management of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, allergic disorders, sleep apnea, and respiratory infections. She is highly skilled in advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, lung biopsies, medical thoracoscopy, and pleural interventions.

Dr. Jolsana Augustine is known for her evidence-based, patient-centered approach, ensuring high-quality care for individuals with complex respiratory conditions.

Professional Associations

• Life member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Life member of Academy of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (APCCM), Kerala
• Life member of Cochin Thoracic society (CTS)
• Life member of Indian Chest Society (ICS)
• Member of European Respiratory society (ERS )
• Member of National academy of Medical Sciences, India (MNAMS)
• Member of Indian association of Bronchology (IAB)
• Member of World association of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP)
• Official reviewer of reputed medical journals
• Editorial Board Member of Journal of  Pulmonology Research and Reports

• MBBS         Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala
• DTCD         Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest diseases- VP Chest     Institute, University of Delhi, India
• DNB            Diplomate in National Board (Respiratory Medicine), India (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi  )
• EDARM     European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
• MBA           Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management, India

• Senior Consultant Pulmonologist and Unit Chief in Department of Pulmonology and Sleep medicine, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva , Kerala (2022-2023)
• Consultant Pulmonologist and teaching faculty in skilled procedures and Co Guide for dissertation in DNB postgraduate program, Rajagiri Hospital (2015-2022)
• Specialist in Pulmonology in KIMS Hospital, Kottayam (2014–2015)
• D.N.B Resident-National Board - Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India (2012-2014)
• Diploma in Chest and T.B. Diseases—Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, India (2011)
• 2008 to 2009: Career break
• Compulsory Rural Health Service-—Government of Kerala (2006-  2007)
• M.B.B.S- Government Medical College, Kottayam-Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2000-2006)

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Biological therapy of Asthma - Antibody therapy
• Immunotherapy in allergic diseases
• Management of Interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Allergy testing and management
• Pulmonary function assessments
• Sleep apnea and sleep related breathing disorders
• Interventional procedures like  Bronchoscopy and lung biopsies
• Pleural procedures like Medical thoracoscopy, Pleural aspirations and intercostal drain insertion
• Respiratory infections like pneumonias
• Evidence based medicine, Medical research and publications, reviewer of reputed medical journals 

• Online medical opinion before travel
• Visa invitation letter support
• Airport pickup & accommodation assistance
• Dedicated international patient coordinator
• Post-surgery follow-up after return

Patients from over 25+ countries have trusted Dr. Jolsana Augustine for advanced medical treatment in India.