About Dr. (brig) Ashok K Rajput

• Dr. (Brig.) Ashok K. Rajput is a highly respected name in the field of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, with over 37 years of experience in clinical practice, academic medicine, and interventional pulmonology.
• His clinical skillset includes Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy, Medical Thoracoscopy, Pleural Biopsy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) with TBNA, and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for conditions like Asthma, COPD, ILD, Tuberculosis, and Sleep Disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
• Dr. Rajput has performed over 10,000 bronchoscopies and pulmonary interventions, making him one of the most experienced bronchoscopists in the country.
• A retired Brigadier from the Indian Army Medical Corps, he brings unmatched experience as a Professor and Head of Pulmonary Medicine at both the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi, and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
• A double MD holder, Dr. Rajput completed his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, in 1977.
• He pursued his Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD) from Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, followed by an MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine from the same institution in 1984.
• He also earned a DNB in Respiratory Diseases (1984) and later an MD in General Medicine from the Army College of Medical Sciences, solidifying his expertise across both internal medicine and specialized pulmonary care.
• Throughout his military medical career, Dr. Rajput has served in top leadership and advisory roles, including Senior Advisor, Classified Specialist, and Consultant Pulmonologist at premier military hospitals across India.
• His academic influence extends nationally as a postgraduate teacher and DNB examiner for MD and DNB programs in Pulmonology.
• Under his mentorship, numerous pulmonary specialists have trained in advanced techniques and interventional procedures.
• Known for his thorough approach and disciplined care model rooted in military precision, he has been honored with several prestigious recognitions, including the Maj. Gen. Amir Chand Award and commendations from the COAS, VCOAS, and GOC-in-C for outstanding service in the Armed Forces Medical Services.
• Dr. Rajput is a life member of multiple national respiratory societies, actively contributing to advancements in bronchoscopy, pulmonary interventions, and sleep medicine in India.