Dr. Arvind Kumar
Chairman - Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery, and Lung Transplantation
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Experience
38 years
About
- Dr. Arvind Kumar serves as the Chairman of the Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery, and Lung Transplantation, as well as the Co-Chairman of the Medanta Robotic Institute at Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon.
- He holds several qualifications including MBBS, MS Surgery, MNAMS, FUICC, FACS, FICS, and FIAGES.
- With extensive experience spanning over 15,000 Thoracic (Chest) Surgeries, including over 8000 minimally invasive (Key-hole or VATS) and Robotic procedures, he leads India's largest and most comprehensive Chest Surgery Program.
- Dr. Kumar specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases involving the chest, lungs, pleura mediastinum, trachea, esophagus, chest wall, diaphragm, and chest trauma.
- He pioneered various firsts in Robotic Surgery in India and Asia, including the first Robotic Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma, first Robotic Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, and many others.
- His achievements in Robotic Surgery include the first Robotic Vascular Surgery in Asia for Aortic obstruction and the first Robotic Thyroidectomy for Goiter in North India.
- Dr. Kumar's contributions to General Surgery include performing a wide range of procedures from thyroid and breast surgeries to abdominal surgeries during his tenure at AIIMS.
- He is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Dr. B.C. Roy Award for Eminent Medical Person, Fakhr-e-Hind award, and several fellowship grants for advanced training and research.
- Dr. Kumar is a member of various esteemed medical associations such as the American College of Surgeons, Association of Surgeons of India, and Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, among others.
- Dr. Kumar has been a pioneer in advancing Robotic Surgery techniques in India, with numerous groundbreaking achievements in the field.
- He has authored and co-authored numerous research papers and articles in esteemed national and international medical journals, contributing significantly to the medical literature.
- As the Founder and Managing Trustee of the Lung Care Foundation, Dr. Kumar is actively involved in raising awareness about chest diseases, promoting early detection, and providing support to patients and their families.
Education
- MBBS - 1981
- MS (General Surgery) - 1984
- MNAMS
- FUICC
- FACS
- FICS
- FIAGES
Experience
- Former Chairman, Centre for Chest Surgery & Director, Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
- Former Professor of Surgery and Chief, Chest and Robotic Unit at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Currently serving as Chairman, Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery and Lung Transplantation Co-Chairman at Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon
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Awards
- Elected President of The Association of Surgeons of India in 2019, a prestigious organization fostering surgical excellence and knowledge-sharing.
- Honored with "Fakhr-e-Hind" (Pride of the Nation) award at the "Jashn-e-Bharat" event in 2019, recognizing exceptional contributions to healthcare.
- Received the prestigious "Dr. B.C. Roy Award" from the Government of India in 2014 for outstanding achievements in the medical field.
- Awarded WHO Fellowship in 2006 for training in Management of Chest Trauma at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
- Received the "Raj Nanda Fellowship" in 2006 for training in Thoracoscopic Surgery in the UK.
- Granted the ICRETT Fellowship by the International Union against Cancer in 1997 for advanced training in Chest Surgical Procedures in the USA.
- Recognized with the "Khandelwal Junior Oncology Award for Scientific Excellence" in 1992 for significant contributions to oncology research.
- Nominated for the "Sir Hiralal Gold Medal" in 1984 for outstanding performance as the Best Postgraduate of the Year at AIIMS, New Delhi.
- Awarded the "Dr. V. Ramalingaswamy Prize" in 1980 for exceptional academic performance as the Best Undergraduate of the Year at AIIMS, New Delhi.
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Dr. Arvind Kumar serves as the Chairman of the Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery, and Lung Transplantation, as well as the Co-Chairman of the Medanta Robotic Institute at Medanta Hospital.