Dr. Shehnas Puthiyaveettil Abu

Dr. Shehnas Puthiyaveettil Abu is a Consultant Pulmonologist and Specialist in Internal Medicine with 14 years of clinical experience. She serves as Medical Director at LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi, where she leads the respiratory medicine department and provides specialist care for patients with complex lung conditions.

Dr. Abu's clinical expertise spans the full range of pulmonary diseases, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, and interstitial lung disease. She is skilled in both diagnostic assessment and interventional procedures, including intercostal tube drainage for conditions such as empyema (infected fluid around the lungs) and pneumothorax (collapsed lung). Her approach combines thorough investigation with evidence-based treatment to help patients manage their respiratory conditions effectively.

She is a good fit for adults seeking specialist assessment and ongoing management of chronic lung disease, acute respiratory problems, or suspected tuberculosis. Dr. Abu's background in internal medicine means she is comfortable managing patients with multiple medical conditions alongside their respiratory needs.