- Speciality: Blood Centre & Transfusion
- Designation: Deputy Chief – Medical Services & Chairperson, Department of Blood Centre and Transfusion, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, MD (Pathology)
- Experience: 33+ years
- Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
About Dr. (Brig) Anil Khetarpal
Dr. (Brig) Anil Khetarpal is a distinguished specialist in Blood Centre & Transfusion Medicine with over 33 years of experience in pathology, transfusion medicine, and medical education. He has served in various military hospitals, including TATA Main Hospital, Jamshedpur, and has played a pivotal role in teaching and research. His tenure as Professor & Head at the Army Hospital (R&R), Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment, and Armed Forces Transfusion Centre reflects his expertise in laboratory sciences and molecular medicine.
Dr. Khetarpal has an extensive background in Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Harvesting, having successfully performed over 300 cases for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. His vast experience in Therapeutic Apheresis Procedures (TPE, TRex, TLR, TPR) has contributed significantly to patient care. Additionally, he has been actively involved in regenerative medicine using adult human Mesenchymal Stem Cells for therapeutic applications. He also received specialized training in Cryobanking from Beike Biotechnology Co. Ltd, China. Recognized for his contributions, he has received multiple awards, including the Sena Medal (Distinguished) and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation.
Work Experience
- Deputy Chief – Medical Services & Chairperson, Department of Blood Centre and Transfusion Medicine, Artemis Hospitals
- Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, Laboratory Science & Molecular Medicine, Army Hospital (R&R)
- Professor & Head, Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, Delhi Cantonment
- More than 33 years of experience in pathology and transfusion medicine
Specialty Interests
- Therapeutic Apheresis
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Harvest for Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Immunohematology & Regenerative Medicine
- Stem Cell Therapy & Cryobanking
Memberships
- Indian Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists
- Indian Society of Hematology & Blood Transfusion
- Indian Society of Blood Transfusion & Immunohematology
- Indian Society of Cytology
- Vice President (India) – Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine
- Indian Society of Transfusion Medicine
Education & Training
- MBBS – Medical College, Jabalpur
- MD (Pathology) – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
Honors & Awards
- Sena Medal (Distinguished) – January 15, 2009
- Chief of Army Staff Commendation – August 15, 1980, August 15, 2006, January 15, 2007
- Army Commander Commendation – January 15, 2006
- United Nations Medal – June 1993 (For UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cambodia)
- Best Original Paper Award – Armed Forces Medical Research Committee, 2013
