Dr. Prashant Saxena is a seasoned expert in Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine with over 22 years of distinguished service. As Senior Director & Head of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at Fortis Gurugram, he oversees a leading pulmonary and critical-care unit. Dr. Saxena holds extensive training—including fellowships in Australia and Europe—and is known for pioneering infection-control protocols and antibiotic stewardship. His practice is focused on delivering evidence-based care in interventional pulmonology, ILD, pulmonary hypertension, tuberculosis, sleep apnea, and critical respiratory support.
- Over two decades of experience in pulmonary care and critical medicine
- Trained in ICU and interventional techniques at Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals, Sydney
- Expert certifications: FRCP (Edin), EDIC, FCCP (USA), EDARM, EMPH, FICCM
- Specialized training in thoracoscopy (France), pediatric bronchoscopy (Italy), and interventional pulmonology (Greece)
- Architect of infection prevention and rapid response initiatives in hospitals
- Highly regarded educator for MRCP (UK) and Indian Diploma in Critical Care trainers
Education Background:
- MBBS – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, 2000
- MD (TB & Chest Diseases) – University of Allahabad, 2004
- Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine – Westmead & Liverpool Hospitals, Sydney, Australia (2009)
- EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine) – European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, 2008
- EDARM (European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine) – European Respiratory Society, 2016
- Interventional Pulmonology Training – Greece, 2016Interventional Pulmonology Training – Greece, 2016
- Thoracoscopy Training – France, 2017
- Pediatric Bronchoscopy Training – Italy, 2018
- EMPH (Executive Management Program in Health) – University of Virginia, USA
Awards & Accolades:
- Times of India — Rising Star in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
- National Icon of the Year — Pulmonology (2018)
- Outstanding Pulmonologist of the Year — India Healthcare Awards (2018)
- Multiple recognitions including Asian Patient Safety Awards
- Coronawarrior Felicitations from Delhi Medical Association (2020) and Amitabh Bachchan
Dr. Saxena specializes in Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, and Critical Care. His areas include EBUS-guided bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, management of ILD, pulmonary hypertension, TB, CF, sleep-related breathing disorders, and ICU-based ventilatory care.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension & cystic fibrosis
- Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders
- Tuberculosis and multi-drug resistant TB
- Lung infection and pneumonia
- Respiratory failure and post-COVID complications
- Lung cancer & pleural diseases
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Bronchoscopy and EBUS (Endobronchial UltraSound)
- Thoracoscopy (medical and diagnostic)
- Pediatric bronchoscopy and airway procedures
- Non-invasive (CPAP/BiPAP) and invasive ventilation
- Sleep study and CPAP titration
- Pleural biopsy, drainage, and pleurodesis
- ICU-based critical care and rapid response interventions
- Asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension & cystic fibrosis
- Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders
- Tuberculosis and multi-drug resistant TB
- Lung infection and pneumonia
- Respiratory failure and post-COVID complications
- Lung cancer & pleural diseases
- Bronchoscopy and EBUS (Endobronchial UltraSound)
- Thoracoscopy (medical and diagnostic)
- Pediatric bronchoscopy and airway procedures
- Non-invasive (CPAP/BiPAP) and invasive ventilation
- Sleep study and CPAP titration
- Pleural biopsy, drainage, and pleurodesis
- ICU-based critical care and rapid response interventions