Dr A J Chitkara

Dr. A.J. Chitkara is a nationally renowned pediatrician and one of India’s leading experts in infectious diseases and vaccinology. With over four decades of dedicated pediatric practice, he has contributed to shaping national immunization policies and creating awareness on influenza and pediatric infectious diseases. He has multiple research publications and is an educator and advisor for national and international pediatric forums.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi (1974–1979)
• MD (Pediatrics) – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi (1981–1983)
• National Board of Examination – Delhi, India (1983)
• International Fellow – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (2004)
• Fellow of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (FIAP) (2007)
• Advanced Course of Vaccinology (ADVAC) – France (2008)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – Pediatrics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (Present)
• Chairperson – IAP, Infectious Diseases Chapter (2014)
• Convener – Science of Vaccinology Program, IAP, to create resource persons for Paediatric Immunization (2006–2009)
• Convener – Collaborative AEFI Program, Ministry of Health & IAP (2010–2012)

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• Indian Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Immunization (IAPCOI)
• Asian Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ASPID)
• Founding Member – Influenza Foundation of India (IFI)
• Editorial Board Member – Indian Pediatrics, Pediatrics Today, Journal of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases (Turkey)

Research Papers & Publications:

• Hepatitis Vaccines
• Infant Feeding Practices & Morbidity
• Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology diagnosis of Histiocytosis, Midbrain Tuberculoma
• Sexual Precocity in Primary Hypothyroidism
• Growing up in an urban slum
• Aplasia Cutis Congenita
• Cerebellar Syndrome in Malaria