Dr. Neha Bhatia

Dr. Neha Bhatia is a leading Clinical Microbiologist with over 10 years of expertise in medical microbiology and advanced infectious disease diagnostics. She has been associated with NABL-accredited laboratories and premier hospitals in India, where she has played a key role in ensuring accurate and timely detection of infections.

Her special areas of interest include bacterial & fungal identification, antimicrobial resistance testing (AST), hospital-acquired infections, and molecular diagnostics such as COVID-19 & respiratory pathogen panels, GeneXpert-based TB testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) panels. Dr. Bhatia is passionate about enhancing patient outcomes by combining modern automation, rapid diagnostics, and evidence-based reporting.

She has been actively involved in research and clinical collaborations focusing on antibiotic resistance and infection control practices, and her work has been featured in multiple national medical conferences. Known for her attention to detail and scientific rigor, Dr. Bhatia continues to contribute towards raising the standards of laboratory medicine in India.

Past Experience

• Senior Consultant – Microbiology, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

• Consultant Microbiologist – Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram

• Associate Professor – Microbiology, Government Medical College, Mumbai

Areas of Expertise

• Blood, Urine & Stool Cultures

• Bacterial & Fungal Identification

• Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing (AST)

• COVID-19 & Respiratory Pathogen Panels

• Tuberculosis (GeneXpert & Culture)

• Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Panels

• Hospital-acquired Infection Testing