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Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD

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(Sonal Rajmony Pannu, MBBS)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Grant Medical College (1998 - 2003)

Professional interests include: sleep disorders, lung issues, intensive care

1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221

(614) 293-2920

Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD is a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from Grant Medical College in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221

Address:

7640 Bellaire Avenue
Dublin, OH 43017

Some issues Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“At Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, officials have opted to join the trial and are considering making it "the first option" for COVID-19 patients who qualify, said Dr. Sonal Pannu, an...”—"Dozens of hospitals poised to defy FDA on plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients", Los Angeles Times, September 2020

“At the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, officials have opted to join the trial and are considering making it "the first option" for COVID patients who qualify, said Dr. Sonal Pannu, an...”—"Dozens of U.S. hospitals poised to defy FDA's directive on COVID plasma", Salon, September 2020

“"Those antibodies will help attack the virus and inactivate the virus," said Dr. Sonal Pannu, a pulmonary and critical care physician at the Wexner Medical Center.”—"Plasma recipient urges people to take COVID-19 seriously", Columbus Dispatch, August 2020

doctor visit	28

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	50
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

doctor visit	11
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
pulmonary testing	163

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	58
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

doctor visit	74
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
pulmonary testing	421

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	30
Less than 65	143

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

doctor visit	33
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
pulmonary testing	162

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

doctor visit	17
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	38
Dementia	26
Cancer	22

hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	54
Dementia	26
Cancer	26

doctor visit	102
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
pulmonary testing	52

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	10
doctor visit	45
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
pulmonary testing	166

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	117
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	16
85 and over	4
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	14
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD graduated from Grant Medical College in 2003. She completed residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Grant Medical College (2003)

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care (2011)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC)

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sonal R. Pannu, MBBS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$121 ELIQUIS $121
CSL Behring	$19 Kcentra $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$140

Biography

Dr. Sonal Pannu is a specialist in critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. She works in Columbus, OH and Dublin, OH. Dr. Pannu (or staff) is conversant in Marathi and Hindi. In Dr. Pannu's practice, she is particularly interested in sleep disorders, intensive care, and lung issues. She is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Patient reviews placed Dr. Pannu at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).