Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
Consultant physician committed to accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment, working with a coordinated specialist team.
About Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is Chairman of Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Stem Cell Transplant at the Medanta Cancer Institute, Gurugram. A Padma Shri awardee with over 40 years of clinical experience, he established one of North India's first private sector stem cell transplant programs. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy, precision oncology, and immunotherapy.
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Overview & Expertise
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is a prominent medical oncologist in South Asia. He serves as Chairman of Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, bringing over 40 years of medical practice.
Dr. Vaid is celebrated for establishing premier bone marrow transplant facilities and leading advancements in cancer genomics, CAR T-cell therapy, targeted therapies, and organ-specific solid tumor treatments.
Qualifications & Research Footprint
Dr. Vaid completed his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine, followed by a DM in Medical Oncology from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 1993.
He has served as Principal Investigator for over 60 national and international clinical trials in precision therapeutics, oncology drugs, and cellular therapies. He serves as a registered postgraduate teacher and examiner for national medical oncology boards.
Awards & Legacy
Dr. Vaid previously headed oncology departments at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Artemis Health Institute. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India in 2009 and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO) in 2023.
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