Dr. Suninder Singh Arora

Dr. Suninder Singh Arora is a highly experienced physician and critical care specialist with over three decades of expertise in Internal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Critical Care. He is currently serving as the Chairman & Head of Internal Medicine, Respiratory & Critical Care at Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi.

Widely recognized for his contribution to critical care and respiratory medicine in India, Dr. Arora has played a pioneering role in advancing bronchoscopy, sleep diagnostics, intensive care practices, and non-invasive ventilation. His extensive clinical experience, academic excellence, and leadership in national and international medical organizations have earned him immense respect in the medical fraternity.

Qualifications

• MBBS – Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh (1986)
• MD (Internal Medicine) – Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh (1989)
• FAARC – Fellowship of the American Association for Respiratory Care, USA (1996)
• Diploma in Interventional Pulmonology – University of Barcelona, Spain (2002)
• Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine (FICCM) – ISCCM, India (2014)

Areas of Expertise

• Internal Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Respiratory & Pulmonary Medicine
• Sleep Medicine
• Interventional Pulmonology
• Bronchoscopy & ICU Procedures
• Non-Invasive Ventilation
• COPD, Asthma & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Professional Experience

Dr. Arora has been associated with Batra Hospital since 1989 and has held several key leadership positions over the years, including Senior Resident, Consultant, Senior Consultant & Unit Head, and Co-Director of MICU. Since 2014, he has been leading the Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory, Sleep & Critical Care.

He has also received specialized training in Bronchoscopy from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and advanced training in Sleep Medicine from Melbourne, Australia.

Academic & Professional Contributions

Dr. Arora has actively contributed to national and international conferences, workshops, and CME programs as a speaker, chairperson, organizer, and faculty member. He has delivered lectures across India, USA, Malaysia, UAE, Singapore, and other countries on critical care, pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders, diabetes, ventilation strategies, and ICU management.

He has held several prestigious positions within the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB), including:

• President-elect, Indian Association for Bronchology
• Secretary, Delhi & NCR Branch, ISCCM
• Joint Secretary, National ISCCM Executive Committee
• ISCCM Inspector for ICU Accreditation
• Chairman, Drugs and Therapeutic Committee
• Chairman, Clinical Audit, NABH
• Member, Infection Control Committee
• Member, Credentialing Committee
• Member, Non related Renal Transplant Committee
• Member Code Blue Committee

Research & Publications

Dr. Arora has been involved in multiple national and international clinical studies as Principal Investigator and research mentor. His research interests include critical care infections, pulmonary embolism, ICU practices, diabetes management, respiratory disorders, and COVID-19-related studies.

He has also supervised several research projects and contributed extensively to medical education and training programs.

Awards & Recognitions

• International Fellow – American Association for Respiratory Care (FAARC)
• Honorary Fellow – Indian Association of Bronchology (FIAB)
• Honorary Fellow – Critical Care Medicine (FCCM)
• WHO Expert on Global Safety & Transfusion Practices
• WHO Expert Consultant on Patient Safety, 2021-2030

Memberships

• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
• Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB)
• Indian Sleep Disorders Association
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Physicians of India (API)
• National College of Chest Physicians (NCCP)