Dr Wasim Khot

Dr. Wasim Khot is an accomplished infectious disease specialist with extensive experience in managing complex infections, particularly in transplant recipients and critically ill patients. He has served in leading hospitals and has also contributed to global public health through his work with the World Health Organization. Dr. Khot is recognized for his expertise in antimicrobial stewardship, drug-resistant infections and HIV care. He has a strong academic background and continues to play a key role in advancing infectious disease practices across major institutions.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
• MD (General Medicine) – BJ Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune
• DM (Infectious Diseases) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant – Infectious Diseases & Infection Control Officer, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant – Infectious Diseases, Masina Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant – Infectious Diseases, Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant – Essential Medicines & Health Systems Development, WHO-SEARO
• Assistant Professor – Department of Medicine, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• Senior Resident – Infectious Diseases, AIIMS New Delhi
• Senior Resident / Speciality Medical Officer – TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai

Professional Memberships:

• Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS)
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
• HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA)
• European Society of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
• Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (RSTMH)
• International Society for Human & Animal Mycology (ISHAM)

Awards & Achievements:

• IHH India Value Stars Award for Teamwork
• First DM in Infectious Diseases in India
• WHO Trainer of Trainers – Antimicrobial Stewardship