Dr. Neena Khanna

Dr. Neena Khanna

Head
MBBS (CMC, Vellore) , MD (Dermatology & Venereology; AIIMS, New Delhi)
Speciality: Dermatology
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Dr. Neena Khanna joins Amrita Hospital after an almost 40 year stint at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi from where she retired as Dean (Academics) & Professor & Head, Dept of Dermatology & Venereology. At AIIMS she was involved in clinical & research, work & teaching & administration. Her clinical work includes special focus on aesthetic dermatology, pediatric dermatology, acne, psoriasis, vitiligo & other pigmentary disorders, autoimmune blistering diseases, PCOS, leprosy & STIs. 

Apart from several awards & orations, she has been bestowed with the IADVL Life Time Achievement Award by the Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists & Leprologists, which is 2nd largest association of dermatologists in the world. She is the author of the popular undergraduate text book of dermatology ‘Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology & STDs, which is used as a standard text book in MBBS curriculum. She has authored 170 publications in indexed journals & 11 books, & has delivered 200 lectures at national & international conferences

Her Publications includes:

  • Books: 11, including Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology & Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Elsevier) now in 6th edition, which is used as standard text book by undergrad-uates in India & several countries in Asia. Book sells 5,000–7,000 copies annually. 
  • Chapters in books: 31 including chapters in IAP Textbook of Medicine, IADVL Textbook of Dermatology & Ghai’s Essentials of Pediatrics. Was on editorial board of IADVL Text-book of Dermatology. 
  • Journals: More than 170 articles in journals of repute, with high impact factor, most as 1st or corresponding author. 
  • Presentations: More than 160, including orations, invited lectures, presentations, panel discussions (as moderator & panelist) at international, national & state level confer-ences & lecture series as a visiting international faculty 
News 20 Sep 2023

Choose the appropriate laser therapy according to your skin type and hair characteristics. Dr. Neena Khanna, Head, Department of Dermatology at Amrita Hospital, talks about heightened body and facial hair in women and explains how laser treatments can effectively tackle this concern.

Doctors talk
  • Aesthetic dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Acne
  • Psoriasis
  • Vitiligo and other pigmentary disorders
  • Autoimmune blistering diseases
  • Leprosy
  • MBBS

    CMC, Vellore

  • MD (Dermatology & Venereology)

    AIIMS, New Delhi

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Sindhi
  • Tamil
  • 2021

    Dean (Academic)

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2021-2022)

  • 2020

    Professor & Head

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2020-2021)

  • 2001

    Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2001-2020)

  • 2000

    Additional Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2000-2001)

  • 1996

    Associate Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (1996-2000)

  • 1992

    Assistant Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (1992-1996)

  • 1990

    Reader & Head

    UCMS, New Delhi (1990-1992)

  • 1987

    Lecturer

    UCMS, New Delhi (1987-1990)

  • 1984

    Senior Resident

    AIIMS, New Delhi (1984-1987)

  • Ambady Oration - Awarded by Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists Lep-rologists (IADVL), for original work, 2017. This is the most prestigious award of IADVL. 
  • Prof LK Bhutani Award - Awarded by IADVL for excellence in teaching & research, 2013 
  • Fellowship of IADVL -  in Photobiology, 1991 
  • Fellowship of IADVL - in Leprosy, 1987 
  • Prof VL Rege Oration - Awarded by IADVL, Goa State Branch, 2021 
  • IADVL (DSB) oration - Awarded by IADVL, Delhi State Branch, 2020 
  • Sakia Memorial Oration - Awarded by IADVL, North Eastern States Branch, 2015 
  • Sardari Lal Award - Awarded by IADVL (DSB) for contribution to field of Venereology, 2006 
  • Honorary membership of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, University of Medicine, New Jersey, 2006 
  • Certificate of university merit in MBBS - Madras University’s 1st/2nd certificate of honor in MBBS: In Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Bio-chemistry 

Research undertaken:

  • Funded Projects as Principle Investigator: 19
  • Funded Projects as Co-Investigator: 22
  • Non-funded Projects: 38

Dr. Neena Khanna joins Amrita Hospital after an almost 40 year stint at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi from where she retired as Dean (Academics) & Professor & Head, Dept of Dermatology & Venereology. At AIIMS she was involved in clinical & research, work & teaching & administration. Her clinical work includes special focus on aesthetic dermatology, pediatric dermatology, acne, psoriasis, vitiligo & other pigmentary disorders, autoimmune blistering diseases, PCOS, leprosy & STIs. 

Apart from several awards & orations, she has been bestowed with the IADVL Life Time Achievement Award by the Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists & Leprologists, which is 2nd largest association of dermatologists in the world. She is the author of the popular undergraduate text book of dermatology ‘Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology & STDs, which is used as a standard text book in MBBS curriculum. She has authored 170 publications in indexed journals & 11 books, & has delivered 200 lectures at national & international conferences

Her Publications includes:

  • Books: 11, including Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology & Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Elsevier) now in 6th edition, which is used as standard text book by undergrad-uates in India & several countries in Asia. Book sells 5,000–7,000 copies annually. 
  • Chapters in books: 31 including chapters in IAP Textbook of Medicine, IADVL Textbook of Dermatology & Ghai’s Essentials of Pediatrics. Was on editorial board of IADVL Text-book of Dermatology. 
  • Journals: More than 170 articles in journals of repute, with high impact factor, most as 1st or corresponding author. 
  • Presentations: More than 160, including orations, invited lectures, presentations, panel discussions (as moderator & panelist) at international, national & state level confer-ences & lecture series as a visiting international faculty 

News 20 Sep 2023

Choose the appropriate laser therapy according to your skin type and hair characteristics. Dr. Neena Khanna, Head, Department of Dermatology at Amrita Hospital, talks about heightened body and facial hair in women and explains how laser treatments can effectively tackle this concern.

Doctors talk

  • Aesthetic dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Acne
  • Psoriasis
  • Vitiligo and other pigmentary disorders
  • Autoimmune blistering diseases
  • Leprosy

  • MBBS

    CMC, Vellore

  • MD (Dermatology & Venereology)

    AIIMS, New Delhi

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Sindhi
  • Tamil

  • 2021

    Dean (Academic)

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2021-2022)

  • 2020

    Professor & Head

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2020-2021)

  • 2001

    Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2001-2020)

  • 2000

    Additional Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (2000-2001)

  • 1996

    Associate Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (1996-2000)

  • 1992

    Assistant Professor

    AIIMS, New Delhi (1992-1996)

  • 1990

    Reader & Head

    UCMS, New Delhi (1990-1992)

  • 1987

    Lecturer

    UCMS, New Delhi (1987-1990)

  • 1984

    Senior Resident

    AIIMS, New Delhi (1984-1987)

  • Ambady Oration - Awarded by Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists Lep-rologists (IADVL), for original work, 2017. This is the most prestigious award of IADVL. 
  • Prof LK Bhutani Award - Awarded by IADVL for excellence in teaching & research, 2013 
  • Fellowship of IADVL -  in Photobiology, 1991 
  • Fellowship of IADVL - in Leprosy, 1987 
  • Prof VL Rege Oration - Awarded by IADVL, Goa State Branch, 2021 
  • IADVL (DSB) oration - Awarded by IADVL, Delhi State Branch, 2020 
  • Sakia Memorial Oration - Awarded by IADVL, North Eastern States Branch, 2015 
  • Sardari Lal Award - Awarded by IADVL (DSB) for contribution to field of Venereology, 2006 
  • Honorary membership of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, University of Medicine, New Jersey, 2006 
  • Certificate of university merit in MBBS - Madras University’s 1st/2nd certificate of honor in MBBS: In Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Bio-chemistry 

Research undertaken:

  • Funded Projects as Principle Investigator: 19
  • Funded Projects as Co-Investigator: 22
  • Non-funded Projects: 38

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