Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid

About Doctor

Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is a highly respected and award-winning medical oncologist with over 41 years of experience in cancer treatment.

He started one of the largest private-sector Stem Cell Transplant programs in North India, and he was also among the first to perform 25 bone marrow transplants in a private hospital in India.

He specializes in performing cancer genomics, immunotherapy and targeted therapy, precision oncology, hormone, and biological therapies, dendritic cell therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Vaid was honored with the Padma Shri Award by the President of India for his outstanding service in the field of medicine.

He is also a Principal Investigator in over 50 national and international clinical studies, and has authored many peer-reviewed medical articles.

Under his guidance, Medanta Cancer Institute has become one of India’s leading centers for cancer care, known for its complete, advanced, and compassionate treatment approaches.

Dr. Vaid has worked with prestigious institutions such as the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and Artemis Health Institute.

Additionally, he organized many national and international seminars, workshops, and conferences to promote cancer awareness and medical education.

Medical Qualifications

• DM (Medical Oncology) from Dr. MGR Medical University.
• MD (General Medicine) from Government Medical College.
• MBBS from Government Medical College, Jammu.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Consultant at Medanta The Medicity.
• Chairman, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, at Medanta-The Medicity.
• Founder and Head of the Department, Department of Medical Oncology, at Artemis Hospital.
• Coordinator and Head of Unit, Department of Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant, at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC).
• Senior Resident, Department of Medical Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Career Highlights

• Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is among the first 25 medical professionals in India to perform bone marrow transplants in a private hospital.
• He started one of the largest private-sector Stem Cell Transplant programs in North India.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Membership: Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON).
• Membership: Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO).
• Membership: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Membership: European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Membership: European Hematology Association (EHA).

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid was honored with the Chikitsa Shiromani Award and, Padma Shri Award.
• He conducted more than 40 international and national studies in clinical research and is known for organizing various seminars, workshops, and conferences as well.