• Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is a renowned oncologist and hematologist in India, currently serving as the Chairman of Medical and Haemato Oncology at the Cancer Institute in Gurugram.
• He has vast experience in the field of cancer treatment, having carried out the first 25 bone marrow transplants in India. Dr. Vaid is a well-known figure in the medical community and is highly respected for his expertise in organ-specific cancer treatment, leukemia, solid tumors, and lymphomas.
• Dr. Vaid completed his medical education from prestigious institutions such as the Govt. Medical College in Jammu and the Dr. MGR Medical University in Chennai. He earned his MD in General Medicine in 1989, followed by a DM in Medical Oncology in 1993. Since then, he has been dedicated to providing quality cancer care to patients in India and around the world.
• Dr. Vaid has also been actively involved in clinical research. He has conducted more than 40 international and national studies, which have led to significant advancements in cancer treatment.
• His research has been widely published in various medical journals, and he is frequently invited to speak at conferences and workshops.
• Dr. Vaid is also known for his efforts in promoting cancer awareness and education. He has organized numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences, which have helped to spread awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment of cancer.
• His dedication to cancer care has earned him several awards and accolades, including the Padma Shri Award in 2009 and the Chikitsa Shiromani Award in 2007.
• Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is an exceptional oncologist and hematologist who has dedicated his career to providing the best possible care to cancer patients.
• His contributions to the field of cancer research and education have helped to improve the lives of countless individuals, and his work continues to inspire others in the medical community.

Specialization and Expertise

• Organ-Specific Cancer Treatment
• Leukemias
• Solid Tumours
• Lymphomas

• D.M. (Medical Oncology) Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai 1993
• M.D. (General Medicine) Govt. Medical College, Jammu 1989
• M.B.B.S. Govt. Medical College, Jammu 1984

Current Experience

• From 2009 -till now - Medanta - The Medicity.

Previous Experience

• In 2007, he joined Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.
• Then he joined the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi as a senior consultant of medical oncology.
• Till 1997, he worked at the Government Medical College, as a consultant oncologist and a faculty in the department of Internal Medicine
• During 1990 - 91 Dr. Vaid worked as a senior resident at the department of oncology of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi.

Memberships & Certifications

• Member of Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
• Founder Member of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
• Life Member of Breast Cancer Foundation of India
• Life Member of Indian Association of Gynaec Oncologists (IAGO)

• Padma Shri Award, 2009
• Chikitsa Shiromani Award, 2007
• Honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri Award, Dr. Ashok Vaid has the unique distinction of carrying out the first 25 bone marrow transplants in any private sector hospital in North India.
• He has also conducted more than 40 international and national studies in clinical research and is known for organizing numerous seminars, workshops and conferences.