- Speciality: Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Designation: Principal Consultant – Paediatric Liver Transplantation, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
- Experience: 20+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Vikram Kumar
Dr. Vikram Kumar is a highly experienced paediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 20 years of expertise in the field. He currently serves as the Principal Consultant for Paediatric Liver Transplantation, Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Max Hospital, Saket. His medical journey began with an MBBS and MD in Paediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi. Training in Biostatistics from Harvard University, USA, was also completed by him. Senior Consultant at Jaypee Hospital, Noida, was one of his roles. Associate Consultant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, was another position he held. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, Dr. Kumar specializes in Paediatric Liver Transplant, Paediatric Liver Disease, Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Paediatric Endoscopy. He has 16 publications in various national and international journals. Moreover, he has contributed multiple chapters in books. He also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (JPGN). Furthermore, he has been a faculty at multiple national and international conferences. IGNOU has also benefited from his lectures as a guest speaker. A Co-investigator role in a multi-centric international trial on Hepatitis B in Children is also held by him. Membership in ILTS, CAPGAN, Indian Celiac Society, ESGEN, ISPGHAN, LTSI, and PEDICON is also maintained by him. Consequently, he is a globally recognized and trusted name in paediatric liver transplantation and gastroenterology.
Work Experience
● Principal Consultant – Paediatric Liver Transplantation, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jaypee Hospital, Noida
● Associate Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
● Attending Consultant, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Medanta, Gurgaon
● Consultant, Phase 3 trial of Rota Virus vaccine, Society for Applied Studies, New Delhi
● Senior Research Officer, AIIMS, New Delhi
● Senior Resident, AIIMS, New Delhi
● Over 20 years of comprehensive paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology experience
Specialty & Interests
● Paediatric Liver Transplant
● Paediatric Liver Disease
● Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
● Paediatric Endoscopy
● Colonoscopy and other procedures
Memberships
● ILTS (International Liver Transplantation Society)
● CAPGAN (Commonwealth Association of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)
● Indian Celiac Society
● ESGEN (European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition)
● ISPGHAN (Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition)
● LTSI (Liver Transplant Society of India)
● PEDICON (Indian Academy of Paediatrics)
Education & Training
● MBBS
● MD (Paediatrics), AIIMS, New Delhi
● Health in Numbers: Quantitative Methods in Clinical & Public Health Research, Harvard University, USA
Honors & Awards
● Trained in Biostatistics from Harvard University
● Co-investigator in a multi-centric international trial on Hepatitis B in Children
● 16 publications in various national and international journals
● Multiple chapters in books
● Faculty at multiple national and international conferences
● Reviewer for Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (JPGN)
