Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani

MBBS, MD, DM, FCCP Interventional Pulmonologist, Pulmonologist Senior Consultant

40 Years Years of Experience

Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI), Hospital, New Delhi

English, Hindi

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About Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani

Dr. G.C. Khilnani is one of India’s most respected names in the field of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, known for his exceptional clinical judgment, academic contributions, and leadership in respiratory healthcare. With a medical career spanning over four decades, Dr. Khilnani has played a pivotal role in advancing pulmonology services in India.

Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Pulmonology & Critical Care at PSRI Heart Institute, New Delhi, Dr. Khilnani brings with him rich experience from his tenure as Professor & Head of Pulmonary Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, one of India’s top medical institutions.

A trusted expert in treating complex respiratory disorders, Dr. Khilnani is widely recognized for his compassionate patient care, diagnostic precision, and evidence-based approach. He has treated thousands of patients with asthma, COPD, ILD, and sleep disorders, and is also a leading authority in interventional pulmonology and critical care medicine.

His dedication to patient outcomes, international exposure, and ethical clinical practice make him a sought-after pulmonologist among patients from India, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

Qualifications of Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani

MBBS – University of Delhi, 1978
MD in Internal Medicine – JIPMER, Puducherry, 1981
DM in Pulmonary Medicine – AIIMS, New Delhi, 1986

Special Area of Interest Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani

Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology – USA
Fellowship in American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
Training in Critical Care & Ventilation – Cleveland Clinic, USA
Certificate in Sleep Medicine – European Respiratory Society
WHO-certified TB expert in MDR-TB protocols
Attended multiple international symposia on ILD, bronchial asthma, and ICU management

Past Experience of Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani

Professor & Head of Pulmonary Medicine – AIIMS, New Delhi
Visiting Professor – University of Pennsylvania, USA
Consultant – WHO & Ministry of Health on TB and Respiratory Disease Programs
Teaching and clinical experience, mentoring hundreds of specialists and postgraduate students in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award – National College of Chest Physicians (India)
Dr. Reddy’s Pulmonology Award for Excellence in ILD Research
Distinguished Teacher Award – AIIMS, New Delhi
Awarded for public service contributions in respiratory disease control and TB management

Associations/Membership

Indian Chest Society (ICS)
American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
National Task Force for Sleep Disorders, India

Paper Published By Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani

Chacko, Binila & Chaudhry, Dhruva & Peter, John Victor & Khilnani, Gopi & Saxena, Prashant & Sehgal, Inderpaul & Ahuja, Kunal & Rodrigues, Camilla & Modi, Manish & Jaiswal, Anand & Joel, Jasiel & Sahasrabudhe, Shrikant & Bose, Prithviraj & Ahuja, Aman & Suprapaneni, Vineela & Prajapat, Brijesh & Manesh, Abi & Chawla, Rajesh & Guleria, Randeep. (2024). ISCCM Position Statement on the Approach to and Management of Critically Ill Patients with Tuberculosis. Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. 28. 67-91. 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24783.