- Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is a distinguished medical oncologist with over 40 years of experience in oncology and hematology.
- He currently serves as the Chairman of Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Stem Cell Transplant at Medanta Cancer Institute, Gurugram.
- Dr. Vaid completed his MBBS and MD (Internal Medicine) from the University of Jammu and obtained his DM in Medical Oncology from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
- He is credited with performing the first 25 bone marrow transplants in the private sector in North India and has been instrumental in establishing one of the largest stem cell transplant programs in the region.
- Dr. Vaid has conducted over 40 national and international clinical research studies as a principal investigator and has organized numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences to advance the field of oncology.
- He has authored several peer-reviewed articles and serves on the editorial boards of reputed medical journals.
- Over 40 years of specialized experience in medical oncology and hematology.
- Pioneer in bone marrow transplantation in North India’s private healthcare sector.
- Established one of the largest stem cell transplant programs in North India.
- Recipient of the Padma Shri Award in 2009 for his contributions to medicine.
- Active involvement in clinical research with over 40 national and international studies.
- Member of esteemed medical organizations, including ASCO, ESMO, and EHA.
Education Background:
- MBBS – University of Jammu, India
- MD (Internal Medicine) – University of Jammu, India
- DM (Medical Oncology) – Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India
Awards & Accolades:
- Padma Shri Award by the President of India for distinguished service in the field of medicine (2009).
- Chikitsa Shiromani Award (2007).
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid specializes in medical oncology and hematology, with a focus on bone marrow transplantation, cancer genomics, immunotherapy, and precision onco-therapeutics.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Leukemias (acute and chronic)
- Lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
- Multiple myeloma
- Solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal cancers)
- Aplastic anemia
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Thalassemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Autoimmune hematological disorders
- Cancer-related complications
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
- Stem cell transplantation
- Chemotherapy administration
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Dendritic cell therapy
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Management of hematological emergencies
- Leukemias (acute and chronic)
- Lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
- Multiple myeloma
- Solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal cancers)
- Aplastic anemia
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Thalassemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Autoimmune hematological disorders
- Cancer-related complications
- Autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
- Stem cell transplantation
- Chemotherapy administration
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Dendritic cell therapy
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Management of hematological emergencies