Dr. Meenu Walia

About Doctor

Dr. Meenu Walia is a well-known cancer specialist and the first DNB Medical Oncologist in India, with over 35 years of experience. 

She has successfully performed more than 1,00,000 cancer patients from India and other countries, and she focuses mainly on women’s cancers and supportive care for patients.

She also treats abdominal cancers, digestive system cancers, leukemia, lymphoma, and performs cell transplants as well.

Along with this, Dr. Walia is also a researcher, teacher, and mentor. She writes for medical journals, trains young cancer doctors through DNB programs, and speaks at important events like ASCO, ESMO, and ICON.

She understands how cancer affects people emotionally and socially, which is why she started support groups like:

“Aashayein”, a group that gives emotional support and hope to patients and their families.

“Nidarr Hamesha”, a platform for cancer survivors to inspire patients to fight bravely.

She also works with NGOs, starting health programs in villages, and leads awareness campaigns to teach women about early cancer detection and prevention.

Dr. Walia is actively involved in research on targeted therapies, immunotherapy, cancer recovery, and cancer care for older patients.

She has been honored with awards like the “Super Mother” award by the Indian Medical Association in Delhi and the “The Legends” Times Health Care Achievers Award in 2018.

Additionally, she has also written a book called “Tips for Happiness in the Shadow of Cancer”, published in many languages, and contributed to oncology chapters in other books.

Dr. Meenu Walia is very dedicated to her work. She believes in completely caring for cancer patients, not just the illness, but also offering support for their emotional, physical, and mental needs.

Her belief is simple: "Cancer may begin in the body, but healing begins in the heart."

Medical Qualifications

• DNB, Medical Oncology
• MD (Doctor of Medicine), University of Delhi.
• MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Director, Department of Medical Oncology, Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre.
• Senior Resident at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
• Clinical Administrator at Max Institute of Cancer Care.
• Director, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, at Max Super Specialty Hospital and Research Centre.
• Director, Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre.
• Senior Registrarship, Department of Medical Oncology, at Dharamshila Hospital.
• Senior Registrarship, Department of Internal Medicine, at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
• Junior Residency, Department of Internal Medicine, at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Meenu Walia is the first doctor in India to earn a DNB in Medical Oncology, which shows her dedication and leadership in the field of cancer treatment.
• She has treated more than 1,00,000 cancer patients from India and around the world.
• Additionally, she has led more than 50 clinical trials at national and international levels, helping to bring new treatments and hope to patients.
• Dr. Walia is a strong supporter of holistic healing and life after cancer, and she started some of India’s top cancer support programs.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON).
• Membership: Association of Physicians of India (API).
• Membership: Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine (JIACM).
• Membership: Delhi Medical Council (DMC).
• Membership: Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Membership: American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO).
• Membership: European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Membership: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
• Membership: Indian Society of Oncology (ISO).

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Meenu Walia received a Certificate for Excellence from the India Today Group for her great work in healthcare.
• Dr. Meenu Walia was honored with the Excellence in Medical Services award from the Indian Medical Association.
• She was awarded the Illustrious Brands, Making India Proud title by Mail Today for her outstanding performance.
• Dr. Meenu Walia was praised with the Super Mother Recognition on Mother’s Day by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• She received the Bharat Jyoti Award and a Certificate for Excellence from Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh for her excellent work.
• Dr. Meenu Walia was appointed as an Honorary IMA Professor for her contribution to medical education and public health.
• She won the Legends, Times Health Care Achievers Award in 2018.
• Dr. Meenu Walia received the Bharat Jyoti Award again from Bhishma Narain Singh, India International Friendship Society.
• She was honored with the CEO’s Award at Max Healthcare for showing the values of Sevabhav, Credibility, and Excellence.
• Dr. Meenu Walia won the Women's Excellence Award from the President of India.