- Speciality: Pediatric Critical Care & Pediatric Pulmonology
- Designation: Chairman – Pediatric Critical Care & Pediatric Pulmonology at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology), Diploma (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Pediatric & Cardiac Critical Care (Harvard)
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram
About Dr. Praveen Khilnani
Dr. Praveen Khilnani is a highly respected pediatrician and pediatric intensivist. He has over 40 years of experience in treating critically ill children. He currently serves as Chairman of Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatric Pulmonology at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram. Over the years, he has played a major role in developing pediatric critical care services in India. Moreover, he is known for his expertise in pediatric pulmonology and neonatal care. He also specializes in advanced bronchoscopy procedures. In addition, he provides focused care for critically ill infants and children. He received the prestigious Master of Critical Care Medicine (MCCM) from the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Notably, he is the only Indian to receive this honor. He was also awarded the Vishisht Chikitsa Ratan Award by the Indian Medical Association.
Dr. Khilnani completed his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi. He later pursued MD in Anaesthesiology from AIIMS, New Delhi. Furthermore, he trained at Harvard Medical School. His training included Pediatric Critical Care, Cardiac Critical Care, and Neonatal Intensive Care. He worked at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. As a result, he follows global standards in treatment. His approach focuses on advanced care and patient safety. Therefore, he remains a leading expert in pediatric critical care in India.
Work Experience
● Chairman – Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care & Pediatric Pulmonology, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
● Senior Pediatric Intensivist with over four decades of clinical experience
● Trained and practiced at leading international institutions including Harvard Medical School
● Key contributor in establishing advanced pediatric critical care services in India
● Extensive experience in managing neonatal and pediatric intensive care units (NICU & PICU)
Specialty & Interests
● Pediatric Critical Care and Intensive Care Management
● Pediatric Pulmonology and Respiratory Disorders
● Neonatal Intensive Care and Newborn Management
● Pediatric and Neonatal Bronchoscopy
● Management of critically ill infants and children
● Advanced life support and ventilatory care in pediatrics
Memberships
● Member – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
● Member – Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
● Member – World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS)
Education & Training
● MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi
● MD (Anaesthesiology) – AIIMS, New Delhi
● Diploma in Paediatrics
● Fellowship – Pediatric Critical Care, Cardiac Critical Care & Neonatal Intensive Care, Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts General Hospital & Boston Children’s Hospital)
Honors & Awards
● Master of Critical Care Medicine (MCCM) – American College of Critical Care Medicine (Only Indian recipient)
● Vishisht Chikitsa Ratan Award – Indian Medical Association
● Recognized pioneer in Pediatric Critical Care in India
● Contributed significantly to advancing pediatric intensive care standards
Treatments Offered
● Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Management
● Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
● Pediatric Pulmonology Treatment
● Bronchoscopy in Children and Infants
● Management of Respiratory Failure in Children
● Critical Care for Newborns and Infants
● Ventilator and Life Support Management in Pediatrics
