Doctor Details

Dr. Neelam Khanna is a highly experienced and renowned Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology specialist with over 51 years of expertise in the field of microbiology, infection prevention, hospital infection control, and laboratory quality management. She is currently serving as the Head of Department and Senior Consultant – Clinical Microbiology at Batra Hospital, New Delhi.

Over the course of her distinguished career, Dr. Khanna has gained extensive experience in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases, hospital-acquired infections, antimicrobial stewardship, infection control practices, and laboratory accreditation systems. Her commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety has made her a respected name in the field of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control.

Dr. Khanna completed her MBBS from Delhi University in 1975 and MD in Microbiology and has actively contributed to academic research, quality assurance, and healthcare management through various leadership and committee roles.

Professional Experience

• HOD & Senior Consultant – Clinical Microbiology
• Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre
• Associate Professor – Clinical Microbiology
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Areas of Expertise

• Clinical Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Hospital Infection Prevention & Control
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Laboratory Quality Management Systems
• NABH & NABL Accreditation
• Patient Safety & Infection Control
• Biomedical Waste Management

Memberships & Professional Associations

• Life Member – Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM)
• Executive Member – IAMM, Delhi Chapter
• Life Member – Hospital Infection Society of India
• Life Member – Society for Indian Human and Animal Mycologists
• Elected Member – National Academy of Medical Sciences

Key Academic & Administrative Roles

• Editor – Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control
• Internal Auditor – Quality Management Systems in Laboratories
• Internal Auditor – NABH & NABL
• Member Secretary – Hospital Infection Control & BMWM Committee
• Member Secretary – Scientific Research & Ethical Review Committee
• Member – OT & ICU Committee
• Member – Thesis Review Committee

Dr. Neelam Khanna is widely recognized for her dedication to strengthening infection control practices, enhancing laboratory standards, and promoting quality healthcare delivery through evidence-based clinical microbiology practices.