Dr. Ajay Kumar

Professional Summary

Dr. Ajay Kumar is a distinguished and highly respected name in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, bringing over more than 36 years of extensive clinical experience to his practice. Currently serving as Chairman of Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Pan Max and Head of Department (HOD) at BLK-Max Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, he has dedicated his career to providing exceptional care to patients suffering from a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Kumar has been instrumental in establishing and advancing gastroenterology departments at several premier institutions across India. He is credited with founding the department of Gastroenterology at Mool Chand Hospital, New Delhi, where he also pioneered therapeutic endoscopy services. At Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, he transformed the facility into a key referral centre for therapeutic endoscopy and hepatology services in India, attracting specialists from across the country. He also runs a DNB course in Gastroenterology, reflecting his commitment to medical education and training the next generation of gastroenterologists. Dr. Kumar has extended his services to patients from different parts of the country, making him a trusted choice for both domestic and international patients seeking expert gastroenterological care.

Specializations

- Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Procedures & Expertise

- ERCP 

- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 

- Chronic Pancreatitis 

- Acute Pancreatitis 

- Crohn's Disease Management 

- Chronic Hepatitis B 

- Chronic Hepatitis C 

- Liver Cirrhosis 

- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 

- Advanced Polypectomy 

- Endoscopic Hemostasis

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS

-MD (Medicine)

- DM (Gastroenterology)

- MAMS & FRCP (Glasgow) 

- Fellowship Therapeutic endoscopy at University Hospital, Hamburg

Professional Experience

Dr. Ajay Kumar has accumulated over 36 years of experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is presently serving as Chairman of Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Pan Max and HOD at BLK-Max Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Prior to this role, he served as Chairman at Fortis Escorts (Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute) and as Executive Director at Fortis Escorts (Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute). Earlier in his career, he worked as a Gastroenterologist at Mool Chand Hospital, New Delhi, where he established the department of Gastroenterology and started therapeutic endoscopy services. He also served at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — a tertiary care hospital — where he built a key referral centre for therapeutic endoscopy and hepatology services in India and established a DNB course in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

- BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi 

- Fortis Escorts (Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute)  

- Mool Chand Hospital, New Delhi 

- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi 

Awards & Recognition

Conferred prestigious Dr BC Roy award by President of India for the year 2008 Has been in Editorial board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – the official journal of American Society of GI Endoscopy Recipient of J Mitra Olympus award for the endoscopist of the year 2007 by Indian society of Gastroenterology Has delivered many orations including Prof. Mehta oration API, SISCO Pentax oration SGEI, Prof. K.L. Wig memorial oration Delhi state API, Col. B — Dr. Ajay Kumar's profile is provided by Ginger Healthcare for international patients seeking expert gastroenterology and hepatology care in India.