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
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
- 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
Work 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 & Recognitions
- 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
Memberships
- 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
Research & Papers 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.
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