Niranjana Chellappa, MD

Dr. Niranjana Chellappa, MD, is a dedicated pulmonologist affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians and American Thoracic Society. She treats a wide range of pulmonary diseases, including COPD, asthma and interstitial lung diseases. Dr. Chellappa is skilled in diagnosing lung cancer using advanced bronchoscopic procedures such as navigational bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound and transbronchial cryobiopsy. She also manages critical care cases, including shock, respiratory failure and post-cardiac arrest recovery. With a diverse educational background including training at Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Chellappa brings a wealth of experience to her practice at FryeCare Lung Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Specializing in Internal Medicine with a focus on pulmonary disease, she is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds certifications in BLS/ACLS. She is fluent in English, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Patients can trust in Dr. Chellappa's expertise and compassionate care for their pulmonary health needs.