Dr. Indu Khosla is a highly respected paediatric pulmonologist with over 36 years of clinical experience. A pioneer in paediatric respiratory and sleep medicine, she has trained at leading global institutions including the University of Colorado, European Respiratory Society, and Overlake Hospital, Seattle. She is well known for her expertise in asthma management, paediatric sleep disorders, chronic lung diseases, and complex respiratory conditions in children. As the founder of Dr. Indu’s Newborn & Childcare Center, she has contributed extensively to pediatric pulmonology and served as faculty at multiple national and international platforms. Her commitment to improving child respiratory health has earned her prestigious awards and recognition across the medical community.
Educational Qualifications:
- Diploma, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, University of Colorado (July 2022)
- World Sleep Certification, World Sleep Society (May 2022)
- European Diplomate in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, European Respiratory Society (Oct 2021)
- Observer, Overlake Hospital Seattle (September 2014) - Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Clinic
- Observer, American Family Children’s Hospital, Wisconsin (September 2012) - Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy Clinic
- Fellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, RCPCH, Southampton (UK) (April 2006)
- MD (Pediatrics), Bombay University (LTMMC) (October 1989) - Gold Medal
- DCH, CPS Mumbai (LTMMC) (October 1986)
- MBBS, Bombay University (June 1980 - Oct 1984)
Professional Experience:
- Proprietor – Dr. Indu’s Newborn & Childcare Center (1992–Present)
- Visiting Consultant – Pediatrics, Gurunanak Hospital (1993–2002)
- Visiting Consultant – Pediatrics, P. D. Hinduja Hospital (2003–2012)
- Head – Pediatrics & Pediatric Pulmonology, Cloud Nine Hospital, Malad (2016–2019)
Professional Memberships:
- European Respiratory Society
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
- Mumbai Branch, IAP
- Respiratory Chapter, IAP
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Awards & Achievements:
- Best International Advisory Board Member – CIPP (2016)
- Woman of the Year – Times of India (2004)
- 1st Prize, Maharashtra Leprosy Competitive Exam (1985)
- Maneckji Firozsha Gold Medal – MD Pediatrics (1989)
- Awarded RCPCH Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology (2006)
Research Papers & Publications:
- Prabhudessai P, Khosla I, et al. Bilateral Lung Lavage in Hereditary Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis in a 4-year-old child using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - Indian J Crit Care Med (2021);25(9):1069-1072
- Aoyon Sengupta, Nisha Krishnamurthy, Indu Khosla. Transient Fanconi Syndrome in a Child with Acute COVID-19 Infection - Indian Journal of Pediatrics
- Neeraj Makandeywar, Vaibhav Kubal, Indu Khosla. Physician beliefs and management practices of coexistent Asthma-Allergic Rhinitis: Indian results from multi-country ASPAIR study
- Khosla I, Mukherjee T – Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome in a neonate - JPCC (July 2018)
- Ira Shah, Indu Khosla – Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis in a 10-year-old girl masquerading as Pulmonary TB - Oxford Medical Case Reports (2015)
- Indu Khosla, Vishal Mukhija – Influenza Infections - Textbook on Case-based Review in Pediatric Pulmonology
- Khosla I, Vijay V. “Quinolones in Pediatric practice” – Published in Rational Antimicrobial Therapy, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2007)
- Khosla I, “Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) following exposure to HIV” - Book of the Year 2006—Pediatrics
- Khosla I, “Mycoplasma Infections” - Infectious Diseases in children, Book by Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2006)
- Khosla I, Singhal T. “HIV and TB”, MDR infections in children - IAP publication (2004)
- Khosla I, Singhal T. “Antibiotic resistance in India” - Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics (June 2004)