Dr. Lalit Kumar is a highly respected Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist, serving as the Chairperson of Oncology & BMT at Artemis Hospital. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Kumar specializes in blood stem cell and bone marrow transplantation, particularly for hematological malignancies like multiple myeloma and chronic myeloid leukemia. He is recognized for his pioneering work in developing cost-effective treatment protocols for cancer patients, significantly improving accessibility. Previously, Dr. Kumar was the Professor and Head of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi, and has received numerous accolades for his contributions, including the Padma Shri and Dr. B.C. Roy Award.
Training & Credentials
Education & Training
MBBS – Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
MD in Medicine – Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
DM in Medical Oncology – Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai
Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London
Expertise
Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Management of Hematological Malignancies
Gynecological Malignancies and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Cost-Effective Cancer Treatment Protocols
Achievements & Contributions
Awarded the Padma Shri (2014) and Dr. B.C. Roy Award (2008) for excellence in medicine.
Fellowships from the Indian Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Medical Sciences, and National Academy of Sciences of India.
Member of the Indo-British Health Initiative and Institute of Women’s Health at University College London.
