Dr. Prashant Saxena 
MBBS, MD, Certificates/Trainings
Pulmonologist
Senior Director
25 Years of Experience
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) Gurugram
English, Hindi
About Dr. Prashant Saxena
- Senior Director and Head of Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
- Holds multiple international qualifications including European Diplomas in Intensive Care and Respiratory Medicine, along with Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians.
- Trained in advanced procedures such as interventional pulmonology in Greece, thoracoscopy in France, pediatric bronchoscopy in Italy, and critical care medicine in Australia.
- Introduced hospital-wide infection control strategies and antibiotic stewardship programs that significantly reduced infection rates and optimized antibiotic use.
- Played a pivotal role in establishing rapid response systems within hospitals to improve patient safety and emergency care standards.
Qualifications of Dr. Prashant Saxena
- MBBS – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra.
- MD – Tuberculosis & Chest Medicine, University of Allahabad.
- Advanced training in Interventional Pulmonology, Thoracoscopy, Pediatric Bronchoscopy, Intensive Care, and Health Management from institutions across Europe, Australia, and the USA.
Special Area of Interest
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Sleep Disorders and Sleep Apnea
- Thoracoscopy
- Pediatric Bronchoscopy
- Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship
- Rapid Response and Emergency Care
Work Experience of Dr. Prashant Saxena
- Presently serving as Senior Director & Head of Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
- Previously worked with reputed institutions like Artemis Hospital and Fortis Vasant Kunj in Delhi.
- Gained intensive care experience at leading centers in Sydney, Australia, including Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals.
Awards & Recognitions
- Awarded “Pulmonologist of the Year” at national healthcare forums.
- Recognized as “Best Critical Care Specialist in North India.”
- Conferred the title of “National Icon in Pulmonology.”
- Received honors for his contribution towards safe asthma management and patient care excellence.
Memberships
- European Respiratory Society (ERS).
- European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM).
- American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).
- Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM).
- Indian Medical Association (IMA).
- Delhi Medical Council.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh.
Research & Papers Published By Dr. Prashant Saxena
- Authored and presented several research papers on pulmonary medicine, critical care practices, infection control, and interventional procedures at both national and international platforms.
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