Dr. Dixit Kr. Thakur

Dr. Dixit Kr Thakur is a distinguished Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Specialist, also recognized as a trained Intensivist, known for his exceptional expertise in managing respiratory illnesses and sleep disorders. Currently affiliated with Apollo Spectra Hospital in Chirag Enclave, Delhi, Dr. Thakur possesses a comprehensive skill set in treating a wide array of respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, chest infections and pollution related breathing issues. Additionally, his specialized knowledge extends to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, with a particular focus on sleep apnea interventions.

His proficiency spans various critical care interventions such as bronchoscopy, intercostal drainage, and intensive care unit (ICU) management. Dr. Thakur's expertise in ventilator care, sepsis treatment, and his role as a trained Intensivist further exemplifies his commitment to delivering holistic and exemplary care to critically ill patients.
Combining compassion with an extensive range of skills, Dr. Thakur stands out as a sought-after specialist in pulmonary critical care, sleep disorders, and intensive care, earning admiration and respect from both colleagues and patients for his unwavering dedication to improving healthcare outcomes.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS - RPGMC, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, 2009
• DNB (Respiratory Medicine) - National Board of Examinations, 2016

Special Training:

• Indian Diploma In Critical Care Medicine - Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2018
• Fellowship in Sleep Medicine - Indian Sleep Disorder Association, 2019
• EDARM - European Respiratory Society, 2022

Treatments & Services:

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
• Sleep Disorders
• Obstructive Sleep Aponea (OSA)
• Respiratory illness due to air pollution
• Pleural Disease
• Bronchoscopy
• Intercostal Drainage

Research & Publications:

1. OSLER- WEBER -RENDU Disease Presenting As Recurrent Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations. Yadav R, Thakur D K. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). Vol. 17, Issue 2 Ver. 10 February. (2018), PP 46-48
2. A case of unexplained exertional breathlessness diagnosed as Hepatopulmonary syndrome: a case report. Smaui K, Thakur D K. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). Vol. 17, Issue 1 Ver. 17 January. (2018), PP 63-64.
3. Lymphoma Presenting Asymptomatic Pleural Effusion. Samui K., Chawla R, Modi N, Thakur D K. J Respir Med. 1: 104.

Poster presentations
1. A rare coinfection of mucor and aspergillus in immunocompromised host, NAPCON, 2015
2. Study on the effect of slow-wave sleep on obstructive sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome. Kanwar MS, Kumar PJ, Wangnoo SK, Nagpal K, Thakur DK, Singh PK. World Sleep Congress, 2017
3. Correlation of Mallampatti Score with Severity of OSA. Manjit Kanwar, Dixit Thakur, Girish Raheja, Priyadarshi Kumar*, Ameet Kishore. Chest Annual Meeting, 2017

Conferences:

• PNEUMOLOGICA 2023
• OCCUCON DELHI 2022
• NAPCON 22

Professional Memberships:

• Life Member of ERS (European Respiratory Society)
• Life Member of ICS (Indian Chest Society)
• Life Member of ISCCM (Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine)
• Life Member of ISDA (Indian Sleep Disorder Association)
• Member Chest society USA
• Member BTS (British thoracic Society)