- Speciality: Medical Oncology
- Designation: Chairman – Medical Oncology (Breast, Gynaecology, Thoracic, GI), Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 19, Delhi NCR
- Education: MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DNB (Medical Oncology)
- Experience: 36+ years
- Hospital: Max Multi Speciality Centre, Sector-19, Noida
About Dr. Meenu Walia
Dr. Meenu Walia is a highly experienced medical oncologist with over 36 years of expertise in cancer care. She currently serves as Chairman of Medical Oncology at Max Healthcare, with practice across Max Medcentre Meerut, Max Hospital Vaishali, Max Hospital Noida Sector 19, and Max Hospital Patparganj. Her medical journey began with an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College. She then earned her MD in Internal Medicine from the University of Delhi. Subsequently, she completed her DNB in Medical Oncology. Notably, she is the first DNB Medical Oncologist of India. Therefore, her training and academic credentials are truly exceptional.
Her clinical expertise covers a wide spectrum of oncological conditions. She manages all solid and haematological cancers. She has particular interest in breast, gynaecological, and gastrointestinal cancers. Furthermore, she manages solid and haemato-lymphoid tumours. Additionally, she is involved in clinical research as a Principal Investigator for various randomised multi-centric international clinical research trials. She has held positions as Director of Medical Oncology at Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre and Senior Resident at Dr. Ram Manohar Lal Hospital, Delhi. She has received numerous awards including the Prof. K. L. Wig Oration and Bharat Jyoti Award. She has also authored a book titled “Tips For Happiness in the Shadow of Cancer”. Consequently, she is widely respected for her clinical excellence and academic contributions. Overall, Dr. Walia is a legendary figure in medical oncology.
Work Experience
● Chairman – Medical Oncology (Breast, Gynaecology, Thoracic, GI), Max Healthcare (Present)
● Director – Medical Oncology, Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre
● Senior Resident, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi
● 26 years of experience in Medicine with over 15 years in Medical Oncology and Haematology
● Over 36 years of comprehensive experience in cancer care
Specialty & Interests
● All Solid and Haematological Cancers
● Breast Cancer
● Gynaecological Cancer
● Gastrointestinal Cancer
● Thoracic Oncology
● Clinical Research and Principal Investigator for Multi-centric International Clinical Research Trials
Memberships
● American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO)
● European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
● Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
● Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
● Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
● Association of Physicians of India (API)
● Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine (JIACM)
● Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
● Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Education & Training
● MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College
● MD (Internal Medicine), University of Delhi
● DNB (Medical Oncology)
Honors & Awards
● Awarded certificate for excellence in recognition for exemplary work and dedication in healthcare by India Today Group (2015)
● Featured in “Luminaries In Healthcare” by Mail Today (December 2015)
● Awarded Prof. K. L. Wig Oration by Association of Physicians of India (2015)
● Awarded for Excellence in Medical Services by Indian Medical Association (East Delhi) (2014)
● Awarded “The Illustrious Brands – Making India Proud” by Mail Today (May 2017)
● Felicitated with “Super Mother Recognition” by Indian Medical Association at Delhi (May 2017)
● Bharat Jyoti Award by India International Friendship Society at New Delhi (May 2017)
● First DNB Medical Oncologist of India
● Authored book “Tips For Happiness in the Shadow of Cancer” published in multiple languages
