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Dr. Kiran Devulapally MD

About Dr. Kiran Devulapally MD

Dr. Kiran K. Devulapally, M.D., is an experienced pulmonologist based in Columbus, Ohio, with over 20 years of clinical practice in pulmonary and respiratory medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, and pulmonary heart disease.Dr. Devulapally earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College, India, and has extensive experience in treating both acute and chronic respiratory illnesses. He is affiliated with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, where he provides comprehensive, patient-centered care. Recognized for his clinical expertise, he is committed to delivering evidence-based treatment and improving outcomes for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Case Presentation at SCCM
SCCM (2024)
ABIM-Sleep Medicine
ABIM (2011)
ABIM-Critical Care
ABIM (2009)
ABIM-Pulmonary Disease
ABIM (2008)
Outstanding Buckeye Award
OSU Pulmonary/CCM/Sleep(2007-2008)
Outstanding Teacher Award
OSU Family Practice(2002-2003)
ABIM – Internal Medicine
ABIM(2001)
ECFMG
ECFMG(1997)

Professional Experience

Institution Location Duration Position
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH July 2019 - Present MEC Member
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH October 2016 - 2018 Vice Chair Department of Medicine
January 2016 - Present Columbus, OH January 2016 - Present Chair Pulmonary/CCM Department
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH October 2015 - Present Medical Director Critical Care Unit
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH July 2012 - December 2015 Medical Director Sleep Lab Grant Location
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH July 2009 - Present Medical Director Pulmonary Services
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH October 2015 - Present OhioHealth Pulmonary Physicians

Education & Training

Institution Location Year Program
Ohio State University Columbus, OH July 2006 - June 2009 Fellowship Pulmonary CCM and Sleep
Ohio State University East Columbus, OH August 2001 - June 2006 Hospitalist
Ohio State University Columbus, OH July 2006 - June 2009 Clinical Instructor and Fellow
Western Pennsylvania Hospital Pittsburgh, PA July 1998 - June 2001 Internal Medicine Residency
University Of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI January 1998 - June 1998 MS Health Services Administration (Incomplete)
Gandhi Medical College Hyderabad, India September 1988 - March 1995 M.B.B.S.

Research & Publications

Legionella: A rare but serious cause of infection related atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Authors: Emara Neveen, Devulapally Sameera, Devulapally Kiran
SCCM (Case Presentation) • 2024
Percutaneous Tracheostomy in high risk patients
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
Poster ACCP • 2009
Delays in Bronchoscopy suite; Perception meets reality
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
OSUMC research day • 2009
Percutaneous Tracheostomy; Is it safe in severely obese?
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
OSUMC research day • 2009
Tunneled pleural catheters for malignant pleural effusions- what is causing pleurodesis?
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
OSUCCC Annual Scientific meeting • 2009
Tunneled pleural catheters for malignant pleural effusions- Single center experience
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
3rd Annual PACCS research day • 2008
OSA: the new cardiovascular disease
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
Heart Failure Reviews • 2008
A case scenario on Idiopathic Pneumonia Syndrome
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
ATS website case • 2008
A case scenario on Idiopathic Pneumonia Syndrome
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
ATS website case • 2008
Removal and repositioning of Dumon and Polyflex stents using flexible bronchoscopy
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
World congress of Bronchoscopy (Abstract) • 2008
Tunneled pleural catheters for malignant pleural effusions- Single center experience
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
ATS (Poster) • 2008
Case report on Churg Strauss syndrome
Authors: Kiran Devulapally
ACCP • 2007