Dr. Aanchal Khemani is a paediatric pulmonologist at Manipal Hospital Whitefield with extensive experience in paediatric respiratory medicine. She manages a wide range of conditions including asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep-related breathing disorders, and rare lung diseases. Her expertise includes bronchoscopy, lung function test interpretation, and advanced paediatric respiratory care. With strong academic training and specialized certifications, she provides evidence-based, compassionate care to children and their families.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi Medical College
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH) – Indira Gandhi Government Medical College
- DNB (Paediatrics) – Jehangir Hospital
- Fellowship in Paediatric Pulmonology – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
- Diplomate – European Respiratory Society (Paediatric Respiratory Medicine)
- Diploma in Paediatric Sleep Medicine – Centre for Global Health, Global Chest Initiatives & Shishuka Children’s Specialty Hospital
Professional Experience
- Associate Consultant – Paediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Manipal Hospital Whitefield
- Over a decade of experience in paediatrics
- Over 7 years as a specialist in paediatric pulmonology
Awards & Achievements
- Gold Medalist – Diploma in Child Health, Rank 1 in Maharashtra (2017)
- Late B.G. Deopujari Excellence Award for academic excellence in DCH (2017)
- Recipient of J.R.D. Tata Scholarship during MBBS (First to Final Year)
Professional Memberships
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics
- IAP National Respiratory Chapter
- European Respiratory Society
- Indian Chest Society
- Karnataka Medical Council
- Maharashtra Medical Council
- General Medical Council, UK
Certifications
- Diploma in Paediatric Sleep Medicine
- Specialized courses in Allergy and Asthma
- MRCPCH Foundation of Practice and Applied Knowledge in Practice examinations
Fellowships
- Fellowship in Paediatric Pulmonology – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Publications
- “Correlation of Indoor Air Pollutants with Pulmonary Function Test in Children Residing in Biomass Fuel using Rural Houses of Central Karnataka” – Journal of Pediatric Pulmonology, Jan–Apr 2024