- Speciality: Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
- Designation: Chairperson – Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MD (Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
- Experience: 35+ years
- Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
About Dr. Lalit Kumar
Dr. Lalit Kumar is one of India’s leading Medical Oncologists and Bone Marrow Transplant specialists with over 35 years of experience. He currently serves as Chairperson – Oncology & BMT at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. Previously, he was Professor and Head of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi. During his career, he has contributed significantly to Bone Marrow Transplantation and Medical Oncology. Moreover, he has developed cost-effective treatment protocols for stem cell transplantation. As a result, many patients have benefited from advanced yet affordable cancer care. His expertise includes blood stem cell transplantation, hematological malignancies, multiple myeloma, chronic myeloid leukemia, gynecological cancers, and personalized oncology treatment.
In addition, Dr. Lalit Kumar has earned several prestigious national and international honors. He received the Padma Shri and the Dr. B.C. Roy Award for his remarkable contribution to medicine. Furthermore, he has been honored with the ICMR Award and the Ranbaxy Science Foundation Award. He also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London. Moreover, he was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship in the United States. Therefore, he continues to deliver evidence-based cancer treatment. At the same time, he remains actively involved in research, education, and innovation in oncology.
Work Experience
● Chairperson – Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
● Former Professor & Head, Department of Medical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi
● 35+ years of experience in Medical Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation
● Expertise in treating complex blood cancers and solid tumors
Specialty & Interests
● Bone Marrow & Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
● Multiple Myeloma Treatment
● Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
● Hematological Malignancies
● Gynecological Cancers
● Blood Cancer Management
● Personalized Cancer Therapy
Memberships
● Indo British Health Initiative (IBHI)
● Institute of Women’s Health (IFWH), University College London (UCL)
● Expert Committee for Serious Adverse Events (SAE) during Clinical Trials
Education & Training
● MBBS – Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
● MD (Medicine) – Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
● DM (Medical Oncology) – Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai
● Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London
● Fulbright Scholarship – United States of America
Honors & Awards
● Padma Shri Award (2014)
● Dr. B.C. Roy Award (2008)
● Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Award
● Ranbaxy Science Foundation Award
● Fellow – Indian Academy of Sciences (FASc)
● Fellow – National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)
● Fellow – National Academy of Sciences, India (FNASI)
