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Dr. Krishan Chugh

Dr. Krishan Chugh

A Leading Pediatrician

  • Principal Director of Pediatrics at Fortis Gurgaon
  • Renowned specialist in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pioneer in Pediatric Bronchoscopy and Allergy

Professional Achievements

  • Among Asia’s finest Pediatricians
  • First Indian Pediatrician in Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy
  • Extensive experience in Pediatric and Neonatal Bronchoscopy
  • Pioneer in interventional bronchoscopy for children in India
  • Conducts annual workshop on Pediatric Bronchoscopy at FMRI

Innovations in Pediatric Care

  • Established India’s first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Kalawati Saran Children Hospital, New Delhi in 1982
  • Set up the first private sector PICU in India at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
  • Currently heads the PICU at FMRI
  • A leading child specialist in Gurgaon and Delhi NCR region

Educational Contributions

  • Passion for teaching and training young pediatricians
  • Mentored numerous pediatricians who now run successful PICUs in various cities
  • Sought after by media for insights on child health, including topics like pollution, dengue, and swine flu

Editorial Roles

  • Invited to serve on the Editorial Board of prestigious Indian pediatric journals
  • Indian Paediatrics
  • Indian Journal of Paediatrics
  • Indian Journal of Practical Paediatrics
  • Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Paediatric
  • Chest India
  • Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
  • Journal of Paediatric Critical Care
  • Contributes extensively to these scientific publications

Workshops and Courses

  • Director of several workshops and courses in Pediatrics
  • Expertise in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Pulmonology, and Pediatric Critical Care
  • Invited as a speaker at National and International Conferences

Leadership Roles

  • Presently serves as the Dean of the Indian College of Pediatrics
  • Chancellor of the College of Pediatric Critical Care

Authorship

  • Edited several books and contributed chapters to numerous publications
  • Holds an MBBS and MD in Pediatrics

Dr. Krishan Chugh stands as a stalwart in the field of pediatrics, with a legacy of pioneering achievements, educational contributions, and leadership roles. His dedication to pediatric care and training has left an indelible mark on the medical community, making him one of the best pediatricians in Gurgaon and a respected figure in the field.