Sr. Consultant – Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine

Qualifications

MBBS, MD, FICP, FIACM, FIMSA, FRSSD, Ex. Professor & HOD Medicine For VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital & Sharda Hospital

Brief Introduction

Dr. (Prof.) Vedpal Singh Punia specializes in Internal Medicine with expertise in Cardiology (WHO Fellow), Neurology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology/Chest Diseases, Nephrology, Endocrinology (Diabetes, Hypothyroidism), Rheumatology, and Infectious Diseases (Hepatitis C, Dengue, HIV, Malaria, Jaundice). He is renowned for spending significant time with patients, fostering open and flexible discussions, providing clear explanations, and prioritizing accurate diagnosis followed by appropriate therapy, particularly for challenging symptoms, pain syndromes, or multi-system issues. He excels in patient counseling for sensitive topics like HIV and sexual health, maintaining strict confidentiality and promoting awareness without disclosing personal details. Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr. Punia ensures diverse patients feel heard, supported, and wellinformed for optimal long-term outcomes.
He has also authored publications on topics such as nephropathy in psoriasis, Chilaiditi syndrome, metabolic syndrome, and pulmonary complications, while contributing to public education since the early 1990s on hepatitis C, diabetes, hypothyroidism, dengue during COVID, and much more.

Expertise and Interest

Internal & General Medicine – Complex & multi-system disorders
Cardiology – Hypertension & coronary artery disease
Neurology – Headaches & neuropathies
Gastroenterology & Hepatology – Liver & digestive disorders
Pulmonology – Respiratory & chest diseases
Nephrology – Kidney disorders & proteinuria
Endocrinology – Diabetes, thyroid & metabolic disorders
Infectious Diseases – Hepatitis, dengue, malaria & HIV

Awards and Achievements

Fellow, Research Society for the Study of Diabetes (FRSSD).
Outstanding Clinician and Eminent Mentor to Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Students.
Professor of Excellence Sharda University Greater Noida.
WHO Fellow in Cardiology, USA.
Postgraduate Supervisor for More Than 50 Research Theses.

Memberships

Association of Physicians of India (API).
Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (FICP).
Fellow of the Indian Association of Clinical Medicine (FIACM/FIMC).
Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA).
Fellow, Research Society for the Study of Diabetes (FRSSD).