Dr Lucy Gachare
Doctor Overview
- 25+ years in paediatric pulmonology.
- Specializes in general health and respiratory conditions in children.
- Mentors medical professionals in pediatric and chest illnesses in children.
Services Offered
Medical Certification Number
A3796Languages Spoken
About Dr Lucy Gachare
Dr Gachare is a Consultant Pediatrician in Nairobi with expertise in pediatric pulmonology conditions such as wheezing, pneumonia, apnea, asthma, COPD, noisy breathing, and sinusitis.
She has vast experience providing procedures such as bronchoscopies, mechanical ventilation treatments, interventional pulmonology, and pulmonary function tests.
Her goal is to provide exceptional and dignified pediatric care, focusing on a child-friendly environment to aid in faster recovery.
Education & Career
- MB ChB University of Nairobi
- Master in medicine – Paediatrics University of Nairobi
- Fellowship in Paediatric Pulmonology University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The consultation fee is KES 5,000.
You are required to make an advance payment for online video consultation appointments. You can pay via mobile money or credit cards, including VISA and MasterCard. For in-person appointments, make payment at the doctor’s office.
The consultation takes 30 minutes.
1. Click on the “Book Appointment” button on the page. 2. Select a service and your preferred date and time. 3. Confirm your details. Payment is to be made at the doctor’s office. You will be notified through SMS/WhatsApp and email to remind you about your appointment on the chosen date and time.
Yes, you can. You’ll be required to login into your account and click on the reschedule button.
Procedures & Conditions
Conditions
- Alpha antitrypsin deficiency
- Asthma
- Bronchial stenosis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Chronic Cough
- Collagen-vascular associated lung diseases
- Croup
- Emphysema
- Haemoptysis
- Hypercapnia
- Hypoxemia
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Laryngomalacia
- Lung infections
- Lung mass
- Lung problem
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory distress
- Shortness of breath/difficulty in breathing
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring
- Solitary pulmonary nodule
- Tracheal stenosis
- Tuberculosis
- Wheezing
Treatment & procedures
- Interventional pulmonology
- Mechanical ventilation
- Pulmonary follow-up
- Pulmonary function tests
- Thoracentesis
Insurances Accepted
Office Location
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