Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid

ONCOLOGY

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Dr. Ashok kumar vaid

Dr. Ashok has over three decades of experience in oncology and hematology. He is the Chairman of the Division of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant at Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon. Dr. Ashok specializes in treating organ-specific cancers, leukemias, and lymphomas. He was previously the Head of Medical Oncology at Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon. A Padma Shri awardee in 2009, Dr. Ashok is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Breast Cancer Foundation of India, Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO), and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He also founded the Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON).

  • Specialist :Oncologist
  • Experience:  35+  years of experience.
  • Current Position :Chairman of Division of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant

Education :

  • M.B.B.S.
  • M.D
  • M.S (Medical Oncology)1993

Experience:

  • Chairman – Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Cancer Institute at Medanta-The Medicity, Gurugram (Present): Leading the department in advancing cancer treatment, hematology, and stem cell transplants with a focus on providing world-class care.
  • Head of Medical Oncology at Artemis Health Institute, Gurugram (2007-2009): Instrumental in expanding the oncology services and providing specialized treatment in medical oncology.
  • Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi (1997): Played a key role in treating complex cancer cases and contributing to the growth of cancer care infrastructure.
  • Consultant Oncologist and Faculty of Internal Medicine at Government Medical College, Jammu (1994): Contributed to the education of future medical professionals while offering advanced oncology care.
  • Senior Resident, Medical Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1990): Gained foundational expertise in medical oncology, contributing to research and patient care at India’s premier institute.

Specialties:

  • Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant.
  • Organ-Specific Cancer Treatment.
  • Solid Tumours,
  • Leukemias
  • Lymphomas

Achievements and Awards:

  • Padma Shri Award, 2009: Recognized by the President of India for exceptional contributions to the field of medicine, specifically in oncology and hematology.
  • Chikitsa Shiromani Award, 2007: Awarded for outstanding excellence and commitment in the

oncology. In recognition of his exceptional work, he was honored with the Padma Shri Award by the President of India on 14th April 2009 for his invaluable contributions to medicine.

Memberships:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Founder, Member of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
  • Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • European Hematology Association (EHA)
  • Member Editorial Board – Current Trends in Asian Oncology