- Speciality: Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy & Sleep Medicine
- Designation: Senior Consultant & Head – Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy & Sleep Medicine, BLK-Max Hospital, New Delhi
- Education: MBBS
- MD (Pediatrics), DNB (Pediatrics)
- Experience: 19+ years
- Hospital: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Ankit Parakh
Dr. Ankit Parakh is a highly experienced Pediatric Pulmonologist, Allergist, and Sleep Medicine Specialist with over 19 years of expertise. He is among the few doctors in India who exclusively practice pediatric pulmonology, allergy, and sleep medicine. Moreover, he is known for his advanced treatment approach and patient-focused care. He specializes in difficult-to-control asthma, childhood tuberculosis, respiratory infections, allergies, and sleep-related breathing disorders in children. In addition, he has extensive experience in pediatric bronchoscopy and non-invasive ventilation.
Currently, Dr. Ankit Parakh works as Senior Consultant & Head – Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy & Sleep Medicine at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. He also serves as Visiting Consultant at Max Patparganj Hospital, Delhi. Previously, he worked as Assistant Professor at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, New Delhi. Furthermore, he is actively involved in academic teaching, national training programs, and pediatric respiratory research. As a result, he is widely respected in the field of pediatric respiratory medicine.
Work Experience
● Senior Consultant & Head – Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy & Sleep Medicine, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
● Visiting Consultant – Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy & Sleep Medicine, Max Patparganj Hospital, Delhi
● In-charge – DNB Pediatrics Academic Program, BLK-Max Hospital
● Assistant Professor – Lady Hardinge Medical College & Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, New Delhi
● Lecturer (Consultant) – University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Delhi
● Post MD Registrar – Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi
Specialty & Interests
● Pediatric Pulmonology
● Childhood Asthma Treatment
● Pediatric Allergy Management
● Sleep Medicine in Children
● Childhood Tuberculosis
● Respiratory Infections
● Pediatric Bronchoscopy
● Non-Invasive Ventilation
Memberships
● American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
● European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)
● European Respiratory Society (ERS)
● Indian Chest Society (ICS)
● National College of Chest Physicians (NCCP)
● Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
● IAP Respiratory Chapter
● Pediatric Infectious Diseases Chapter of IAP
● Indian Medical Association (IMA)
● Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
Education & Training
Honors & Awards
Treatments Offered
● Childhood Asthma Treatment
● Pediatric Allergy Treatment
● Sleep Disorder Evaluation in Children
● Pediatric Bronchoscopy
● Tuberculosis Treatment in Children
● Respiratory Infection Management
● Non-Invasive Ventilation Therapy
● Child Lung Function Assessment
● Pediatric Sleep Medicine Consultation
● Allergy & Immunology Consultation
