Dr. Sushil Kumar Kabra is a paediatric pulmonologist based in New Delhi, with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience in respiratory medicine. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Pediatric Pulmonology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, following his retirement from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in November 2023, where he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics. His work focuses on the diagnosis and management of respiratory disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents, including childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep-disordered breathing, and other complex paediatric respiratory conditions.

Dr. Kabra’s qualifications listed in the supplied material include MBBS and MD in Pediatrics, DNB in Pediatrics, and a Diplomate qualification in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine from the European Respiratory Society (ERS). His clinical interests also include paediatric tuberculosis, particularly pulmonary and central nervous system tuberculosis. Alongside clinical care, he has participated in research, academic discussions, and medical conferences, and the supplied profile describes a substantial publication record in paediatric health and respiratory medicine. His professional practice is supported by communication in both English and Hindi, helping him discuss children’s respiratory conditions and care plans with patients’ families. Across his clinical and academic roles, his work has encompassed specialist respiratory care, medical education, and research in paediatric pulmonology.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS
• MD in Pediatrics
• DNB in Pediatrics
• Diplomate of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

Advanced professional qualification: Diplomate of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine from the European Respiratory Society (ERS).

• Paediatric asthma and recurrent wheezing
• Cystic fibrosis
• Sleep-disordered breathing and childhood sleep apnea
• Complex respiratory disorders in infants, children, and adolescents
• Paediatric pulmonary and central nervous system tuberculosis

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Kabra has contributed to research and academic work in paediatric respiratory medicine. The supplied material reports that his publication record includes nearly 1,000 scientific publications, and also cites an approximate figure of 989 publications.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Described in the supplied material as a pioneer in establishing India’s first DM program in Paediatric Pulmonology at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Served as Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at AIIMS, New Delhi, until retirement in November 2023.

pecialization

Paediatric pulmonology, including childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep-disordered breathing, paediatric tuberculosis, and the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory conditions in children.

Languages

English and Hindi.

• Senior Consultant, Pediatric Pulmonology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi — current role.
• Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — until retirement in November 2023.