A doctor who brought the world home
Dr. Sameer Arbat grew up with the belief that geography should never determine the quality of healthcare a patient receives. After completing his MBBS and MD in Respiratory Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, he pursued advanced training at some of India's most respected institutions, including Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, and Tata Memorial Cancer Centre, where he trained in the precision of bronchoscopic oncology.
An international fellowship at Ospedali Riuniti in Ancona, Italy, under the guidance of Professor Stefano Gasparini at one of Europe's leading thoracic endoscopy centres, played a defining role in shaping his clinical vision. He returned to Nagpur not only with advanced skills but with a clear purpose: to establish a world-class interventional pulmonology programme in Central India.
“Patients in Nagpur were travelling to Mumbai or Delhi for procedures that could be made available closer to home. I wanted to change that.”
Dr. Sameer Arbat is a passionate and dedicated Interventional Pulmonologist with over 10 years of experience, during which he has positively impacted the lives of more than 10,000 patients through his work at One Healthcare, Nagpur. Known for his patient-centred approach and clinical excellence, Dr. Arbat combines advanced medical knowledge with genuine compassion to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of respiratory conditions. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of Asthma, COPD, Tuberculosis, Bronchiectasis, Allergic Airway Diseases, and Lung Cancer.
Pioneer of Interventional Pulmonology
Dr. Sameer Arbat is recognised as one of the early pioneers of Interventional Pulmonology in Central India and was among the first doctors in the region to establish advanced facilities for Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Cryotherapy. He has introduced several advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the region and has successfully performed more than 1,500 interventional procedures, including Cryotherapy, EBUS, Endobronchial Debulking, Radial EBUS, stenting procedures, foreign body removal, and thoracoscopy.
He is also recognised for developing and refining innovative medical techniques, including the Double-Hitch Stitch for tracheal stent fixation and EBUS-guided trans-bronchial lymph node cryobiopsy.
Career Timeline — A decade in the making
Global Leadership and Presence
Dr. Arbat currently holds one of the most significant international leadership positions available to an Indian pulmonologist. He currently serves as President of the Media Committee for the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP), Japan, through 2027. His international presence is further strengthened through his work as a Social Media Ambassador for the Asia Pacific Society for Respiratory Medicine (APSR) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS).
International Author, Researcher and Teacher
An established clinician and researcher, Dr. Arbat has contributed extensively to academic pulmonology through more than 30 international research publications in indexed peer-reviewed journals and numerous presentations at major global conferences. His research has been presented in over 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, the United States, and China.
As one of the youngest International Faculty members associated with the WABIP training programmes, he has trained doctors from India, Bangladesh, and Morocco in the field of cryosurgery and advanced bronchoscopy. His work continues to be referenced by clinicians and researchers across multiple specialities.
Young Achiever with Multiple Accolades
Dr. Arbat's career has been recognised through several national and international honours. He was awarded the Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) in New Orleans in 2019 and received the Young International Researcher Award in Paris in 2018. He has also received multiple national awards for Best Paper presentations and academic excellence.
He has been recognised among the “Top 3 Pulmonologists” by 3BestRated for five consecutive years from 2021 to 2025. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was recognised as a COVID Warrior for his contributions to respiratory care and received the Times Business Award for Best Pulmonologist in 2021. In addition, he holds a patent for the Bronchoscopy Safety Box and has worked on projects involving artificial intelligence for spirometry interpretation and 3D printing for medical innovation.
Dr. Sameer Arbat is recognised as a distinguished alumnus of Centre Point School and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, where he is frequently invited as a guest of honour, keynote speaker, and educator.
Inventions & Patents
Dr. Arbat believes a clinician's responsibility does not end at the bedside. His inventions have been driven by real problems he observed in his patients and peers — and built with the determination to solve them.
Champion for Health and Community Awareness
Dr. Arbat is a strong advocate for respiratory health awareness and environmental health initiatives in India. He founded the Breathe Life Foundation to promote public education programmes, health camps, asthma awareness initiatives, sleep disorder education, and anti-tobacco campaigns.
He played a key role in establishing the “Giant Lungs” awareness initiative in Nagpur, which helped educate over 1,000 students about the effects of air pollution and the importance of lung health. Through interviews, podcasts, social media, and educational platforms, he continues to promote preventive healthcare and respiratory awareness. His community welfare initiatives also include outreach programmes focused on infectious diseases, respiratory nutrition, pulmonary rehabilitation, and preventive lung care.
Society Memberships
Dr. Arbat is an active member of the world's most respected respiratory and medical societies, ensuring he remains at the forefront of global respiratory policy, research, and clinical innovation.
Multi-Faceted Personality
Outside clinical medicine, Dr. Arbat has a strong interest in the creative arts and design. He has received certified training in commercial arts, photography, contemporary dance, and cinematography. His cinematography work has been featured in international publications, and one of his short film projects was submitted to the Pepsi London Film Festival in 2012.
He is also a collector of books, die-cast models, and art from around the world. His interest in architecture and design is reflected in his neo-modern residence, “Casa Felice”, which has been featured in international architecture publications and television features.
An avid traveller and explorer, Dr. Arbat has visited more than 45 countries and has participated in academic and medical collaborations in the United States, Italy, the Philippines, and Morocco. Alongside his clinical work, he maintains a keen interest in graphic design, digital media, and website development, reflecting a balanced integration of science, creativity, and innovation.