Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid

About Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid

• Padma Shri recipient Dr. Ashok Vaid is a distinguished Medical Oncologist with over 41 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in treating organ-specific cancers, Leukemias in children, and Lymphomas.
• He pioneered the first 25 bone marrow transplants in any private-sector hospital in North India.
• After completing his MBBS from University of Jammu, J&K, 1983, he also achieved MD in General Medicine from University of Jammu, J&K, 1989, and DM in Medical Oncology from Dr. MGR Medical University, 1993.
• He actively participates in workshops and conferences within the field of medical oncology.
• Dr. Vaid is a member of esteemed organizations, including the Breast Cancer Foundation of India, Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO), Indian Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Indian Association of Gynaec Oncologists, Association of Physicians of India, etc.
• He is the founder of the Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) and a life member of the European Haematology Association and the European Society of Medical Oncology.

Education

• MBBS, University of Jammu, J&K, 1983
• MD (General Medicine), University of Jammu, J&K, 1989
• DM (Medical Oncology), Dr. MGR Medical University, 1993

Past Experience

• Head of Department, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
• Senior Consultant, Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, 2009
• Coordinator & Head of Unit, Medical Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, 2007
• Senior Resident, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

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