- Speciality: Thoracic (Chest) Surgery
- Designation: Chairman – Institute of Chest Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, MS (Surgery), MNAMS, FICS, FACS, FUICC, Advanced International Surgical Training
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram
About Dr. Arvind Kumar
Dr. Arvind Kumar is one of India’s most eminent Thoracic (Chest) Surgeons at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, with over 40+ years of experience in chest surgery, lung cancer surgery, and advanced robotic procedures. He completed his MBBS and MS (Surgery) from AIIMS, New Delhi. Moreover, he obtained prestigious international fellowships including FACS (USA), FICS (USA), FUICC (Geneva), and MNAMS. In addition, he is widely regarded as a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive chest surgery in India. He has successfully performed more than 15,000 thoracic surgeries, including a large number of VATS and robotic surgeries. As a result, he is considered a leading authority in chest surgery across Asia.
Furthermore, Dr. Arvind Kumar is credited with building India’s most advanced and structured Chest Surgery Program. He introduced robotic thoracic surgery in complex conditions like lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and thymoma. In addition, he has played a key role in training surgeons, developing protocols, and advancing surgical education in India. He also actively works in public health areas such as lung disease awareness and air pollution control. Therefore, his contribution is not limited to surgery but also extends to national healthcare development.
Work Experience
● Chairman – Institute of Chest Surgery, Medanta – The Medicity
● Co-Chairman – Medanta Robotic Institute
● Professor & Chief – Chest Surgery Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Former)
● Founder – Advanced Thoracic Surgery Programs in India
● Senior Consultant – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (Former)
● Visiting Surgeon – Multiple international surgical forums
Specialty & Interests
● Lung cancer surgery and thoracic oncology
● Esophageal cancer and complex GI chest tumors
● Robotic thoracic surgery
● VATS (Video-assisted thoracic surgery)
● Tracheal and airway reconstruction surgery
● Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and thymoma
● Chest trauma and emergency thoracic surgery
● Minimally invasive lung procedures
Memberships
● American College of Surgeons (ACS)
● Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
● Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
● International College of Surgeons
● Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
● Indian Society of Oncology
● Association of UICC Fellows (Geneva)
● Society of Thoracic Surgeons (Global membership)
Education & Training
● MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences
● MS (Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi
● MNAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences
● FICS – USA
● FACS – USA
● FUICC – Geneva
● Advanced Surgical Training – International Thoracic Centers
Honors & Awards
● ASI–Betadine Lifetime Achievement Award
● Col. Pandalai Oration – ASICON 2023
● First Robotic Thymectomy in India (AIIMS, 2008)
● First Robotic Esophagectomy in North India (2012)
● Pioneer of Robotic Chest Surgery in India
● Multiple National & International Oration Awards
● Recognized global leader in thoracic surgery innovation
● Contributor to surgical education and healthcare policy
Treatments Offered
- ● Lung cancer surgery (open & robotic)
● Esophageal cancer surgery
● Robotic chest surgery
● VATS minimally invasive surgery
● Thymectomy for thymoma and myasthenia gravis
● Airway reconstruction and tracheal surgery
● Chest trauma and emergency thoracic care
● Complex mediastinal tumor surgery
● Advanced thoracic oncology procedures
