Dr. Lalit Kumar is an illustrious academician and visionary oncologist who serves as the Chairperson of Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. A name that needs no introduction in the field of stem cell transplant, Dr. Kumar brings decades of distinguished experience in blood stem cell/bone marrow transplantation, haematological malignancies, and medical oncology. He is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri Award (2014), one of India's highest civilian honors, reflecting his extraordinary contributions to the field of medicine.
Prior to joining Artemis Hospitals, Dr. Lalit Kumar served as Professor and Head in the Department of Medical Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — one of India's most premier medical institutions. His extensive expertise spans multiple myeloma, chronic myeloid leukaemia, lymphoma, and gynecological malignancies, where he has studied the role of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. He is widely recognized for developing cost-effective treatment protocols for sustained bone marrow and stem cell transplantations, making these life-saving procedures more accessible.
Dr. Kumar's academic excellence is further underscored by his Fulbright Scholarship in the United States and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School of Hammersmith Hospital, London. International patients seeking world-class oncology and transplant care can place their trust in his vast clinical experience and compassionate approach.
- Hematology & BMT
- Medical Oncology
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- Multiple Myeloma
- Lymphoma
- Acute Leukemia
- Chronic Leukemia
- Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors
- Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
- Adjuvant Chemotherapy
- Targeted Therapy for Solid Tumor Cancers
- Immunotherapy for Advanced Cancer
- MBBS & MD (Medicine) — Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
- DM (Medical Oncology) — Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship — Royal Postgraduate Medical School of Hammersmith Hospital, London
- Fulbright Scholarship — United States of America
Dr. Lalit Kumar previously held the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he gained extensive experience in blood stem cell/bone marrow transplantation, haematological malignancies, and gynecological cancers. He currently serves as Chairperson of Oncology & BMT at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, where he continues to lead pioneering work in cost-effective transplant protocols and comprehensive cancer care.
- Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (Former)
- Padma Shri Award (2014)
- Dr. B.C. Roy Award (2008)
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Award
- Fellowship — Indian Academy of Sciences (FASc)
- Fellowship — National Academy of Medical Sciences of India (FAMS)
- Fellowship — National Academy of Sciences (FNASI)
- Indo British Health Initiative (IBHI)
- Institute of Women's Health (IFWH), University College of London (UCL)
- Expert Committee to examine Serious Adverse Events (SAE) of deaths occurring during clinical trials
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