Dr. Puneet Khanna is a leading pulmonologist in Delhi, recognised for his expertise in interventional pulmonology and advanced respiratory care. He has trained both in India and abroad, including Westmead Hospital, Sydney, and has authored multiple research publications. A compassionate physician, he is widely respected for his precise diagnosis and effective treatments in complex lung conditions. His leadership at Manipal Hospitals ensures that patients receive cutting-edge care in a patient-friendly environment.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – JLN Medical College, Ajmer
• MD (Respiratory Medicine) – Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, New Delhi
• Fellowship – Critical Care Medicine (India)
• International Training – Pulmonology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney (Australia)

Professional Memberships:

• Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, Edinburgh).
• Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, Glasgow).
• Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), USA.
• European Diplomate in Adult Resp Med (EDARM).
• Fellow, Geriatric Society of India (FGSI).
• Have 18 scientific publications in indexed International & Indian medical journals.
• Presented 39 papers at International & Indian Conferences on Pulmonary / Critical Care.
• CO-EDITOR: Textbook on Geriatric Medicine – “A Handbook of Geriatric Care”.
• Contributed 4 chapters on different Textbooks of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, and Critical Care.

Awards & Achievements:

• Recognized teacher for IDCCM / IFCCM course conducted by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.
• Fellowship in Critical Care, National Board of Medicine.
• Assistant Editor, Indian Journal of Geriatric Care.

Publications:

• Dr. Puneet Khanna HOD, Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine advises on how to improve lung function in Corona-recovered patients.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna appears on TIMES NOW Live on advising the citizens to Cover Your Face Campaign- when they step out.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna, HOD of Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine appears on News18 Program to address the health concerns & questions about Coronavirus.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna says Sports must wait for some more months, not ideal to host any sporting events for now.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna talks to Dainik Bhaskar about the difficulties Asthma Patients face during the outbreak of covid-19 infection.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna says "COVID ANTIBODIES won't LAST BEYOND 2-3 Months" and hence the possibility of re-infection mustn't be ruled out to The Millennium Post.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna says coronavirus is now a multi-systemic disease with many extrapulmonary manifestations to THE HINDU.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna says herd immunity can only be a solution if we have some kind of vaccination available for the most vulnerable people.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna shares his views and says usage of cloth masks can prevent the spread of infections only to some extent in Dainik Jagran today.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna says coinfection of one disease might enhance the severity of the other in THE MILLENIUM POST today.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna says there is a diminution of immunity, while sharing his experience on Post Covid Complications to ECONOMIC TIMES - National Edition today
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on using Ivermectin drug for managing COVID-19 on HT Health shots.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna in a series of videos communicating Black Fungus; Loss of taste & smell; Use of steroids & Booster dose of vaccination for Covid -19 on Onlymyhealth.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna in series of videos communicating - Mucormycosis: क्या होता है Black Fungus और किन्हें है ज्यादा खतरा? | Black Fungus COVID-19.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna in series of videos communicating - Coronavirus से रिकवर होने के बाद कब वापस आएगा Taste और Smell? | Loss of Taste and Smell Covid.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna in series of videos communicating - Steroids for COVID-19 Patients: क्या सभी मरीज़ों को होती है स्टेरॉइड्स की जरूरत?
• Dr. Puneet Khanna in a word of caution to Covid recovered patients advises them to take extra precautions to protect their lungs in The Times of India today.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on reasons attributing to increased appetite after recovering from Covid 29 discussed on a Podcast in AAJTAK.
• Dr. Puneeth Khanna on a live discussion on COPD on The Health site (Zee Digital) | Live Interaction on World COPD Day.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna comments on COVID prognosis for India: Antiviral nasal vaccine to be added; annual jab on cards in News9Live.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna says, COVID-19 is more likely to hospitalize those with moderate-to-severe or uncontrolled asthma on Financial Express-World Asthma Day.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on How and Why to Quit Smoking? in an exclusive video on Onlymyhealth (Jagran New Media) World No-Tobacco Day.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on Asthma cases rise during the winter season - Who is at higher risk | WION.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on Power nap or sleep disorder? Signs that you are napping the wrong way in Hindustan Times | Exclusive Story.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on Is Running Bad for Asthma?| HT Healthshots | Exclusive Story.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on Do I Still Need to Wear My Mask? | The Hindu | Manipal Hospitals.
• Dr. Puneet Khanna on a successful Bronchoscopy Removing a pen cap causing Breathlessness in boy assumed to be Due to Asthma- Exclusive | | The Times of India.
• Pollution media coverage.
• Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours.

Video Presentations (from Manipal profile):

• Improving Lung Function After COVID-19 Recovery – Guidance for post-COVID patients.
• Cover Your Face Campaign (Times Now Live) – Awareness on mask use during pandemic.
• News18 Interaction on Coronavirus Concerns – Addressing public health queries.
• COVID-19: Sports Must Wait – Advising delay in sports events during outbreak.
• Asthma & COVID-19 Challenges – Special guidance for asthma patients during pandemic.
• Black Fungus Awareness Series – Videos on Mucormycosis, taste & smell loss, and steroid use in COVID-19 patients.
• World COPD Day Discussion – Live interaction on COPD management.
• World No-Tobacco Day Video – Guidance on quitting smoking.
• Successful Bronchoscopy Case – Removal of a pen cap from a child’s airway.