Dr. Tejas D Gohel

Dr Tejas D Gohel is one of Mumbai's experienced Clinical Microbiologists with 17 years of clinical expertise in microbiology, hospital infection control and diagnostic laboratory services.

He specialises in infection prevention, hospital-acquired infection control, serology, immunology, mycobacteriology and molecular microbiology. He has also received specialised training in Infection Control from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, further strengthening his expertise in modern infection prevention practices.

He currently serves as Consultant Microbiologist and Nodal Officer for Infection Control at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai, where he leads infection control initiatives and clinical microbiology services.

If you are searching for a trusted microbiologist and infection control expert in Mumbai for hospital infection prevention, serology testing or advanced microbiological diagnostics, Dr Tejas Gohel offers evidence-based clinical expertise with a strong focus on patient safety and hospital hygiene standards.

He consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Tejas D Gohel specialises in comprehensive clinical microbiology and hospital infection control.

Hospital Infection Control

• Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) prevention
• Infection control audits and protocols
• Outbreak investigation and management
• Antimicrobial stewardship

Clinical Microbiology

• Bacteriology and mycology diagnostics
• Serology-based investigations
• Mycobacteriology and TB diagnostics
• Molecular microbiology testing

Immunology and Advanced Diagnostics

• Immunological diagnostics
• Support for infectious disease management
• Laboratory quality control

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Consultant Microbiologist and Nodal Officer – Infection Control, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai

Previous Key Affiliations:

• Consultant Microbiologist and Infection Control Officer, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
• Consultant Microbiologist and Infection Control Officer, Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute, Mira Bhayandar
• Assistant Professor – Microbiology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Latur

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik (2009)
• MD (Clinical Microbiology) from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Sion, Mumbai (2014)
• Certificate Course in Hospital Infection Control – Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation, Chennai (2017)

Academic Contributions and Achievements

• Awarded the Hero of the Heart Award during the COVID-19 pandemic at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
• First Prize for Poster Presentation on In Vitro Activity of Ceftaroline Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai (2018)
• Coordinator, Infection Control Committee and COVID Containment Committee at Jaslok Hospital
• Joint Secretary of the Research Committee at Jaslok Hospital

Research and Publications

Dr Tejas D Gohel has authored 12 publications, including one original research article, one case report and 10 peer-reviewed articles in the field of microbiology and infection control.

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 2009030844, 2009)

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