Dr. Prashant Chhajed
Address: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Mini, Seashore Rd, Juhu Nagar, Sector 10A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400703, India
Gender: Male
About the Doctor / Professional
Dr. Chhajed is a recognized expert in all facets of bronchoscopy and pleuroscopy (medical thoracoscopy) with a keen interest in sleep apnea and transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring. He has also been an active clinical researcher in the area of Interventional Pulmonology, Interstitial Lung Disease, Obstructive Airways Disease and Lung Transplantation. He has been an invited lecturer at numerous national and international meetings, and he is a well-recognized teacher and has been a faculty in numerous bronchoscopy and interventional workshops around the world.
- Private Dozen (PD), University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- Statistical Methods Course, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Sleep Technology Course, University of Sydney & Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia
- Medical Doctorate (MD), University of Mumbai, India
- DETRD (Dip. Environmental, TB & Respiratory Dis), College Of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai, India
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), University of Bombay, India
Degree: FCCP - Pulmonary Medicine DNB - Respiratory Diseases MBBS MD - Pulmonary Medicine
Residency: Mumbai
- Dr. Chhajed is a Pulmonologist working at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
- Director: Lung Care and Sleep Center Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
- Consultant: Lilavati and Nanvati Hospitals
- He is a recognized expert in all facets of Bronchoscopy and Pleuroscopy
- He has been an active clinical researcher in the area of Interventional Pulmonology, Interstitial Lung Disease, Obstructive Airways Disease and Lung Transplantation.
- 2006: “Swiss TB Award” – Tueller C, Chhajed PN et al. Value of smear and PCR in bronchoalveolar lavage in culture positive pulmonary tuberculosis.
- 2005: “Interventional Pulmonology – Best Presentation Award”,European Respiratory Society, Denmark Chhajed et al. “Interventional bronchoscopy permits parenchyma sparing surgery in lung cancer”.
- 2005: “Best Paper Award”. Swiss Pulmonology Meeting. Azzola A, Havrik A, Chhajed PN, et al. ‘In vitro Proliferation of human fibroblast in IPF & its inhibition by immunosuppressive drugs’.
- 2004: “Best Paper Award”: JAPI. Shah, Singal, Chhajed et al. ‘Bronchoscopic closure of BPF using gelfoam’.
- 2004: “CHARAK Award” for Achievements in Medical Research, Red Swastik Society of India, Mumbai.
- 2000: “Clinical Prize for Research Excellence”, 10th Annual St Vincent Research Symposium, Sydney.
- 1996: “Ranked second” at the University of Bombay for M.D.
- 1996: “Ranked first”, College of Physicians & Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai – PG examination for DETRD.
- 2015 – 2018: Secretary, Interventional Pulmonology Group (1.4), European Respiratory Society.
- 2014 – 2017: Chairman, Indian Chest Society, West Zone.
- 2005 – 2016: Program Committee, Clinical Problems Assembly, American Thoracic Society, USA.
- 2013 – 2015: Long Range Planning Committee, European Respiratory Society.
- 2009 – 2013: Governer, American College of Chest Physician.
- 2009 – 2012: Treasurer, Indian Association for Bronchology.
- 2007 – 2009: Joint Secretary, Indian Association for Bronchology.
- 2006 – 2010: Secretary, European Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology.
- 2006 – 2009: Planning Committee, Clinical Problems Assembly, American Thoracic Society, USA.
- 2005– 2006: Vice-President, European Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology Editorial Board.
- 2010 – to date Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics.
- 2008 – to date Respiration.
- 2007 – to date Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences.
- 2006 – to date Indian Journal of Bronchology.
- 2004 – to date Journal of Bronchology (USA).
- 2006 –2010 CHEST (Official Journal of American College of Chest Physicians).
- Peer Reviewed Journals: 120 (One hundred twenty)
- Bronchoscopy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Lung Transplant
- Pulmonology Consultation
- Respiratory Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Apnea
- Thoracoscopy / Pleuroscopy
- Maharashtra Medical Council
- Aetna Global Benefits
- Allianz Global Assistance/AWP Services (India) Private Limited/Allianz Partner
- ARMS (Asia Rescue & Medical Services)
- ATMS (Asian Travel and Medical Services)
- Bharti Assist Global Private Limited
- Bupa International Health Insurance
- East West Rescue
- Euro-Center Thailand
- Assist Card
- Bupa Arabia
- CIGNA International
More Information
- Privat Dozen (PD) - University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, 2007.
- Fellow, Thoracic Medicine & Lung Transplant - St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, AUSTRALIA, 1998.
- Fellow, Departments of Respiratory Medicine - St. Vincent's Hospital , Sydney, AUSTRALIA, 1996.
- Statistical Methods Course - University Of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2002.
- Sleep Technology Course - University of Sydney & Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia, 1998.