Dr. Dinesh Kumar Pillai, MD

Dr. Dinesh Pillai is a pulmonologist who specializes in pediatric respiratory care, bringing 27 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and focuses on treating children with breathing disorders and lung conditions. His dual expertise in both pulmonology and pediatrics allows him to provide comprehensive respiratory care specifically tailored to young patients. Dr. Pillai is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse families.

Dr. Pillai practices at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. He treats children with respiratory failure and various forms of asthma, including pediatric-specific asthma conditions. His clinical skills include performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate asthma treatments. Dr. Pillai also conducts …asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and monitor breathing conditions in children.