Dr. Neelam Sachdeva
Head CSSD, Senior Consultant, Chief of Microbiology and Infection control Officer, Microbiology
About
Dr. Neelam Sachdeva has 30 years of experience and holds the posts of Chief of Microbiology and Infection Control Officer, Head CSSD and Senior Consultant at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre in Sector-5, Rohini. The MBBS and MD in Microbiology were both completed at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram.
Special interests include clinical bacteriology and serology, and infection prevention in hospitals. Clinical bacteriology is the study of bacteria that cause infection in patients, serology uses blood tests to detect antibodies, and infection prevention covers the steps that stop infections spreading in hospital settings. CSSD, the central sterile services department, is the unit that sterilises surgical instruments.
Dr. Neelam Sachdeva is a member of IAMM (Indian Association of Medical Microbiologist) and has received a Chairman Award from the institution. Earlier posts include a junior residency at Hindu Rao Hospital, demonstrator and lecturer roles in the department of microbiology at MGIMS Sewagram, and a consultant post at Jaipur Golden Hospital.
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BioTB TrustScore™ Analysis
Very GoodRanked #14 of 190 pathology & laboratory medicine specialists in New Delhi
Score breakdown
- Credentials & training (25%)6.0/10
postgraduate degree
- Experience & seniority (20%)10.0/10
30 years in practice and senior designation
- Hospital standing (20%)8.4/10
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre and NABH and NABL accredited
- Practice depth (15%)5.5/10
academic or award record
- Access & transparency (10%)3.0/10
direct contact number
- Profile completeness (10%)8.5/10
reviewed in the last 90 days
Strengths
- Experience & seniority: 30 years in practice and senior designation
- Profile completeness: reviewed in the last 90 days
- Hospital standing: Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre and NABH and NABL accredited
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- Practice depth: academic or award record
- Access & transparency: direct contact number
BioTB analysis
Dr. Neelam Sachdeva ranks #14 of 190 pathology & laboratory medicine specialists in New Delhi on the BioTB TrustScore™, placing in the top 8%. The score of 7.2 (Very Good) is driven most by experience & seniority (10/10: 30 years in practice and senior designation). The main gap is access & transparency (3/10: direct contact number), so confirm those details with the hospital before you visit.
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D-18, Sector-5, Rohini, Delhi-110085
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Last reviewed- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre doctor profile (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre contact page (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
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Questions about Dr. Neelam Sachdeva
What are Dr. Neelam Sachdeva's qualifications?
Dr. Neelam Sachdeva holds an MBBS and an MD in Microbiology, both from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, India.
Where does Dr. Neelam Sachdeva consult?
Dr. Neelam Sachdeva works at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre in Sector-5, Rohini, Delhi, as Head CSSD, Senior Consultant and Chief of Microbiology.
What does the Microbiology department where Dr. Neelam Sachdeva works cover?
Microbiology studies bacteria, viruses, fungi and other germs, using laboratory tests to identify the cause of infection. Infection control covers the measures that reduce the spread of infection in hospitals.
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