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54 Dr. Prashant Saxena

Dr. Prashant Saxena

Senior Director & HOD Pulmonology

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj
22 years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MBBS
  • MD (Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases)
  • EDIC
  • FCCP
Overview:

Dr. Prashant Saxena is a highly experienced pulmonologist and the Head of Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj. With over 22 years of expertise, he specializes in Interventional Pulmonology, Intensive Care, and Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Saxena has received extensive training, including ICU Fellowship at Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He has also pursued advanced training in Interventional Pulmonology from Greece, Thoracoscopy from France, and Pediatric Bronchoscopy from Italy. Additionally, he completed an Executive Management Programme in Health from Virginia University, USA.

His key contributions include the development of infection prevention protocols, which have significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections. He has also pioneered Antibiotics Stewardship Programs to combat antibiotic resistance and reduce preventable infections.

Dr. Saxena introduced the Rapid Response Team concept to minimize unexpected patient complications in hospitals. He is an active academician, serving as a teacher for IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care) and an Examiner, Teacher & Supervisor for MRCP (UK) at the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom.

Beyond clinical practice, he participates in community health programs, CME sessions, workshops, and awareness talks in India and abroad.

Conditions Treated

  • COPD
  • Asthma & Allergies
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Lung Fibrosis / Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
  • Sleep Disorders & Sleep Study
  • Pneumonia & Flu
  • Post-COVID-19 Complications
  • Blood in Sputum
  • Chest Pain
  • Breathing Difficulties
  • Cough
  • Lung Cancer
  • Bronchoscopy & EBUS-related conditions
  • Critical Care & ICU-related conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Interventional Pulmonology Procedures
  • Bronchoscopy & Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Pediatric Bronchoscopy
  • ICU Critical Care Management
  • Sleep Study & Sleep Disorder Treatments

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Dr. Saxena specializes in pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine, with a focus on interventional pulmonology, ICU management, and infection prevention.

You can book an appointment directly through Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, or contact HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.

Yes, he is an expert in sleep medicine and offers specialized treatments for sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders.

Interventional pulmonology involves minimally invasive procedures like bronchoscopy and EBUS to diagnose and treat lung diseases.

Yes, he provides specialized care for lung complications, breathing difficulties, and other post-COVID conditions.