Dr. Randeep Guleria

About Doctor

Dr. Randeep Guleria is a highly experienced Pulmonologist with a career spanning three decades. He specializes in lung-related issues and has a notable academic background:

He completed his MBBS degree from Indira Gandhi Medical College in 1982.

He achieved an MD in General Medicine from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, In 1986.

He furthered his education with a DM in Pulmonary Medicine, completing it in 1991 at the same institution.

Dr. Randeep Guleria is actively involved with the World Health Organization. He offers a wide range of treatments, including Sleep Study, Bronchoscopy, Pneumonectomy, Tracheostomy, Lung Surgery, Thoracoscopy, and Lung Transplantation.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS, from Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, in 1982.
• MD, in Medicine at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research in Chandigarh, India, in 1986.
• DM, in Pulmonary Medicine from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research in Chandigarh, India, in 1991.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Previously held the position of Director at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
• Distinguished service as a Professor and Head of Pulmonary Medicine & Sleep Disorders at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Actively contributed as a Member of the National Task Force & Empowered group for the Government of India during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Career Highlights

• Notably, Dr. Guleria achieved the distinction of becoming the first DM in Pulmonary Medicine in India, highlighting his pioneering role in the field.
• He received the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2015 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the medical field.
• Another notable accolade is the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Person, which he received in 2014.
• In 2014, he was also honored with the "Lung India Award" for the best original article by the Indian Chest Society.
• Dr. Guleria was conferred with the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa by both IIT, Kharagpur, and Amity University.
• He received the Swastha Bharat Samman for Medicine from LIC and Zee TV and the Himachal Gaurav Puraskar.
• His remarkable achievements culminated in the 22nd Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for excellence in 2021.

Research and Fellowships

• Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Guleria has made significant contributions to research and academia, with numerous publications and research projects to his credit.
• He has held prestigious fellowships with renowned organizations, including WHO (Geneva) and IAEA (Vienna), acknowledging his expertise in the medical field.