About Us
Dr. Karn Mehra
Dr. Karn Mehra is renowned as one of the best doctors in the field of Intervention and Lung Transplant Pulmonology, with over 12 years of experience in providing exceptional care and advanced services. An esteemed alumnus of Christian Medical College Vellore, Dr. Mehra embarked on his medical career by completing his MBBS and later pursuing a DNB in Respiratory Medicine. His commitment to advancing his expertise took him to Max Hospital, Saket, where he specialized in Intervention Pulmonology from 2015 to 2020. In his pursuit of excellence, Dr. Mehra achieved his European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM) in 2019. Following this, he served as Consultant and In-charge of Pulmonology and Critical Care at Asian Hospital from 2021 to 2022. His dedication to his field culminated in earning a Diploma from the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (DRCPC) in Respirology and Lung Transplant Medicine in Toronto, Canada, in 2023.
In January 2024, Dr. Mehra joined as a Head of Department Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Fortis Hospital Manesar, Gurugram He specializes in managing complex cases involving Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis (TB), lung cancer, and lung transplants. Dr. Mehra is not only recognized for his profound medical knowledge and skills but also for his compassionate approach to patient care. His patients benefit from personalized treatment plans that utilize the latest advancements in medical technology and therapies.
Dr. Mehra’s ability to blend innovative, evidence-based treatment options with a patient-centered approach has earned him a reputation as the best in his field. His extensive training and experience across various top-tier institutions globally have equipped him with unique capabilities in handling the most challenging cases in pulmonology. This distinguished background makes Dr. Karn Mehra a beacon of hope for patients seeking the best treatments in respiratory and transplant medicine. His commitment to improving patient outcomes and his contributions to pulmonology make him a pivotal figure in the medical community.
Publications and Achievements
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Clinical Observer at Lung Transplant programme Toronto General hospital- October 2018
- Clinical Observer at unit of Intervention Pulmonology at the Lenox hill hospital, New York- October to
November 2018 - Faculty at Napcon 2022. Gave a talk on Indications and Contraindications of Lung Transplant.
- Faculty at Napcon 2021. Gave a talk on risk of transmission of Covid 19 from HFNC and other oxygen
delivery devices. - Moderator of academic session in Napcon 2018 and 2021.
- Faculty at Napcon 2018. Gave a talk on inhaled corticosteroids and risk of fractures in children.
- Presented case report at Respicon (National Conference on Paediatric Pulmonology) 2017 : A not so pretty
- Pulmonary picture in Downs Syndrome (Case report on Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis in 11 year old
Downs Syndrome patient.) - Oral presentation in NAPCON (National Conference on Pulmonology), 2014 on “Isolated Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy – clinico-radiological and pathological correlation of diagnosis aided by Endobrochial
- Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (EBUS) as the primary diagnostic procedure.”
- Oral presentation in NAPCON (National Conference on Pulmonology), 2014 on “Echocardiography vs right heart catheterization in diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients admitted in RICU.”
- Attended Pulmocrit (National Conference on Pulmonology and Critical Care) 2013 -2015 at AIIMS, Delhi.
- Participated in MECVENT 2012 –workshop on mechanical ventilation.
PUBLICATIONS - Chest 145(3 suppl) March 2014. Higher AHI predicts More exacerbation in Indian Patients with Bronchial Asthma with overlap of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and not affected by PAP therapy.
- Afghan Frontier: Understanding Tobacco Practices among Migrant Population in India’, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 21(7), pp. 1931-1937. doi: 10.31557/APJCP.2020.21.7.1931
- Bringing Public Health to Dentistry amidst COVID-19 Pandemic – Cancer Research, Statistics, and Treatment
- Effects of Metabolic Risk Factors on Lung Transplant Recepients . Under Review
Memberships
- International society of Heart and Lung Transplant
- Indian Society of Heart and Lung Transplant
- European Respiratory Society
- Indian Chest Society
