- Speciality: Hereditary, Precision Oncology & Genetic Counselling
- Designation: Senior Director – Hereditary, Precision Oncology & Genetic Counselling, Max Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MMSC
- Medical Fellowship, Research Fellowship
- Experience: 19+ years
- Hospital: Max Hospital, Gurgaon
About Dr. Aparna Dhar
Dr. Aparna Dhar is a highly experienced specialist in Hereditary Oncology, Precision Medicine, and Genetic Counselling with more than 19 years of clinical and research experience. Currently, she serves as Senior Director – Hereditary, Precision Oncology & Genetic Counselling at Max Healthcare. Moreover, she is widely recognized for her expertise in molecular oncology, cancer genetics, and personalized cancer risk assessment. She works extensively in identifying hereditary cancer syndromes and guiding targeted treatment approaches.
Earlier, she worked in leading international institutes including Mayo Clinic, USA, where she served as Senior Geneticist and Genetic Counsellor. In addition, she contributed to major research programs at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She also worked in NHS Glasgow, where she handled complex genetic and genomic disorder cases. Therefore, she brings strong global experience in clinical genetics and research-driven oncology care.
Furthermore, she has led genetic counselling departments in reputed hospitals and diagnostic organizations in India. Her work focuses on early cancer detection, family risk assessment, and precision treatment guidance. As a result, she plays a key role in advancing genomic medicine and patient-specific cancer care.
Work Experience
● Senior Director – Hereditary, Precision Oncology & Genetic Counselling, Max Healthcare
● Head – Medical Genomics & Genetic Counselling, Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon & Defence Colony
● Head – Medical Genetics & Genetic Counselling, CORE Diagnostics
● Director – Institutional Review Boards & Biomedical Research, CORE Diagnostics
● Project Director – Jalila Foundation (Harvard Medical Foundation), Dubai
● Senior Geneticist – Mayo Clinic, USA
● Project Manager – Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard, USA
● Geneticist – NHS Glasgow, UK
Specialty & Interests
● Molecular Oncology
● Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
● Breast, Lung & GI Cancer Genetics
● Gynecological Cancer Genetics
● Precision Oncology
● Genetic Counselling
● Onco-Fertility
● Telegenetics
● Cancer Risk Assessment
● Patient Advocacy
Memberships
● American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
● European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
● International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
Education & Training
● Medical Fellowship – Medical Genetics, Mayo Clinic, USA
● Research Fellowship – Genetics & Genomics, Mayo Clinic, USA
● MMSC – Medical Genetics & Genetic Counselling, University of Glasgow, UK
Honors & Awards
● Counseled 10,000+ families in hereditary cancer risk
● Guided 1000+ patients in molecular oncology treatment planning
● Dynamic Healthcare Leadership Award – Asia-GCC Conference (2023)
● Recognized expert in precision oncology and genetic counselling
