Dr. Kumud Rai
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About Dr. Kumud Rai
Dr. (Col) Kumud Rai is Principal Director of Vascular Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. A veteran Indian Army doctor and Sena Medal recipient, he has over 46 years of experience in pioneering vascular and endovascular surgery in India. He specializes in aortic aneurysm repairs (EVAR), carotid endarterectomy, peripheral bypasses, and complex hemodialysis access surgeries.
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Overview & Expertise
Dr. (Col) Kumud Rai is one of India's most senior vascular surgeons, credited with establishing modern vascular care standards in both military and civil healthcare sectors.
Serving as Principal Director of Vascular Surgery across Max Healthcare hospitals, he has over 46 years of clinical excellence.
His surgical practice focuses on open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs (EVAR), carotid surgery to prevent stroke, peripheral arterial bypasses for leg ischemia, varicose vein interventions, and complex AV fistula creations for dialysis.
Education & Military Service
Dr. Rai earned his MBBS and MS in Surgery from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, graduating with gold medals in anatomy, physiology, and surgery.
He completed his specialized vascular fellowship at Erasmus University Hospital in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Dr. Rai served in the Indian Armed Forces for decades, holding key administrative and medical roles, including Head of Vascular Surgery at the Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi, and Professor at AFMC.
He was awarded the prestigious Sena Medal by the President of India for exceptional medical services during the Kargil War.
Leadership & Affiliations
Dr. Rai has served as Vice President of the International Society for Vascular Surgery (ISVS) and President of the Vascular Society of India.
He has been an examiner for MCh programs and tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons, UK.
He is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (USA), European Society for Vascular Surgery, and World Federation of Vascular Societies.
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