Top Cancer Specialists in Medanta Hospital Gurgaon 2025
1. Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
- Designation:
Chairman & HOD, Medical and Haemato Oncology, Cancer Institute
- Experience:
41+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS (University of Jammu, 1984), MD (Internal Medicine, University of
Jammu, 1989), DM (Oncology, Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, 1993)
- Specializations:
Cancer genomics, immunotherapy, precision onco-therapeutics, dendritic
cell therapy, stem cell transplantation, chemotherapy for hematolymphoid
malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma)
- Highlights:
- Pioneered
one of the largest stem cell transplant programs in North India’s private
sector.
- Expertise
in treating breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary cancers.
- Member
of prestigious organizations: Indian Medical Association (IMA),
Association of Physicians of India (API), Indian Cooperative Oncology
Network (ICON), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European
Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.7/5 on Practo for compassionate care and accurate
diagnoses.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – Mediclinic Cybercity, DLF Phase II, Gurgaon. Book
via Medanta website (www.medanta.org)
or call +91-124-4141414.
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,500–₹2,000
- Why
Choose?: Renowned for personalized treatment plans and expertise in
complex hematological cancers.
2. Dr. Kunjahari Medhi
- Designation:
Senior Director, Medical Oncology & Hemato-Oncology
- Experience:
20+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS (Assam Medical College, 1997), MD (Pediatrics, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
University, 2002), DM (Medical Oncology, AIIMS New Delhi, 2006)
- Specializations:
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and
biological therapy for solid tumors (breast, lung, gastrointestinal,
genitourinary) and hematolymphoid malignancies in adults and children
- Highlights:
- Trained
at AIIMS New Delhi and Oxford University (UK) as an INDOX Fellow in
clinical research.
- Received
the Pratishruti Oncology Consultant Award (2022) for distinguished cancer
care services.
- Published
in peer-reviewed journals, including “Primary epithelioid angiosarcoma of
the breast” and “Analysis of outcomes of combined modality treatment in
cancer therapy.”
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.8/5 on Lybrate for expertise in pediatric oncology and
patient-centric care.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. Book via www.medanta.org or +91-9289678787
(Getwellgo).
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,200–₹1,800
- Why
Choose?: Known for comprehensive cancer management and treating
international patients, with support for visas and accommodation.
3. Dr. Tejinder Kataria
- Designation:
Chairperson, Radiation Oncology
- Experience:
21+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), DNB (Radiotherapy)
- Specializations:
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS),
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT),
Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), brachytherapy
- Highlights:
- Introduced
India’s first Infinity Linear Accelerator with VMAT and North India’s
first Integrated Brachytherapy Unit.
- Specializes
in lung, head and neck, brain, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.
- Member
of Indian College of Radiation Oncology, Association of Radiation
Oncologists of India, and Indian Society of Radiation Biology.
- Associated
with Quatro Asia Team, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, since
2005.
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.6/5 on Justdial for precision radiation techniques and
patient education.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. Book via www.medanta.org or +91-124-4141414.
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,200–₹1,800
- Why
Choose?: Pioneer in advanced radiation therapies, ensuring precise and
effective cancer treatment.
4. Dr. Kanchan Kaur
- Designation:
Associate Director, Medical Oncology & Hemato-Oncology, Breast
Services
- Experience:
20+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS, MS (Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), Fellowship in Breast Disease
Management (London, New York, Paris)
- Specializations:
Breast cancer (benign and malignant), chemotherapy, immunotherapy,
targeted therapy
- Highlights:
- Established
a unique breast service at Medanta, following international protocols.
- Awarded
five gold medals in medical training and the Chicago Sister Cities
International Medical Initiative Award (2018).
- Contributes
to breast cancer awareness via the Mshakti App (Indian Cancer Society)
and Swayam (government online learning platform).
- Authored
a book on breast cancer and published in national/international journals.
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.7/5 on Lybrate for expertise in breast cancer
management and compassionate care.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. Book via www.medanta.org or Practo.
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,000–₹1,500
- Why
Choose?: Leading expert in breast cancer, with international training
and a focus on awareness and early detection.
5. Dr. Deepak Sarin
- Designation:
Director, Head and Neck Oncology
- Experience:
20+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (ENT, AIIMS), DNB (ENT), Fellowship in Head & Neck
Surgical Oncology
- Specializations:
Throat cancer, oral cancer, thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, tracheal
reconstruction, parotid surgery, laser and robotic surgery
- Highlights:
- Established
head and neck surgery departments at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2005),
Artemis Health Institute (2007), and Medanta (2011).
- Received
Chandler Society Award (USA), Mukut Sahariya Award, and Kamani Charity
Book Prize (Gold Medal in MS).
- Member
of Indian Society of Oncology, Association of Surgeons of India, and
ESMO.
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.6/5 on Practo for surgical precision and patient
communication.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – Mediclinic Cybercity, DLF Phase II, Gurgaon. Book
via www.medanta.org or
+91-124-4141414.
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,200–₹1,800
- Why
Choose?: Expertise in complex head and neck cancers, with advanced
surgical techniques like laser and robotic surgery.
6. Dr. Nitin Sood
- Designation:
Director, Hemato-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant
- Experience:
20+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB, FRCP (Pathology, UK), Fellowship in
Hemato-Oncology (UK)
- Specializations:
Leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, stem cell transplantation,
immunotherapy
- Highlights:
- Trained
at prestigious UK institutions, with Full Registration at the General
Medical Council (UK).
- Member
of American Society of Hematology, British Society of Hematology, and
Lymphoma Forum UK.
- Specializes
in managing complex blood cancers with advanced therapies like CAR-T cell
therapy.
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.5/5 on Lybrate for expertise in hematological
malignancies and patient support.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. Book via www.medanta.org or Practo.
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,200–₹1,800
- Why
Choose?: Leading expert in blood cancers, with extensive international
training and experience.
7. Dr. (Prof.) Arvind Kumar
- Designation:
Chairman, Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery, and Lung
Transplantation
- Experience:
30+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS, MS (Surgery), Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery
- Specializations:
Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, minimally invasive thoracic surgery,
robotic surgery (Da Vinci system), Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
(VATS)
- Highlights:
- Honored
with the “Fakhr-e-Hind” (Pride of Nation) award (2019) for contributions
to thoracic oncology.
- Leads
a specialized lung cancer team using advanced diagnostic tools (PET-CT,
genomic testing) and minimally invasive techniques.
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.8/5 on Justdial for successful lung cancer surgeries
and holistic care.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. Book via www.drarvindkumar.com or
+91-124-4141414.
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,500–₹2,000
- Why
Choose?: Renowned for innovative lung cancer treatments and expertise
in robotic surgery.
8. Dr. Nagender Sharma
- Designation:
Consultant, Medical Oncology & Hematology
- Experience:
9+ years
- Qualifications:
MBBS (Manipal University), MD (Medicine, Mahadeva Rampure Medical
College), DM (Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute, Chennai)
- Specializations:
Breast, colon, lung, prostate, head and neck cancers, immunotherapy,
metastatic cancers
- Highlights:
- Expertise
in managing cancers with metastasis to bones, brain, and other organs.
- Member
of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) and ESMO.
- Published
in national and international journals, frequently invited as a guest
speaker at oncology conferences.
- Patient
Feedback: Rated 4.5/5 on ClinicSpots for personalized treatment plans and
accessibility.
- Consultation:
Available at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. Book via www.medanta.org or Practo.
- Fee:
Approx. ₹1,000–₹1,500
- Why
Choose?: Known for expertise in thoracic and breast malignancies and a
patient-friendly approach.
Key Features of Medanta Cancer Institute
- Advanced
Technologies:
- CyberKnife
VSI: Non-invasive radiation for precise tumor targeting.
- Tomotherapy:
Image-guided radiation for complex cancers.
- Linear
Accelerators with VMAT/IGRT: High-precision radiation delivery.
- Robotic
Surgery (Da Vinci): Minimally invasive procedures for faster
recovery.
- HIPEC:
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for abdominal cancers.
- CAR-T
Cell Therapy: Cutting-edge immunotherapy for blood cancers.
- Genomic
Testing and Liquid Biopsy: Personalized treatment based on genetic
profiling.
- Multidisciplinary
Tumor Board: Comprises oncologists, surgeons, radiologists,
pathologists, and genetic counselors to create customized treatment plans.
- Comprehensive
Care: Offers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal
therapy, stem cell transplantation, and integrative oncology services to
reduce side effects.
- International
Patient Services: Supports medical visas, accommodation, and
transportation, with dedicated coordinators for seamless care.
- Research
and Education: Hosts CME events (e.g., Radiation and Breast Oncology
CME on Jan 17, 2025, led by Dr. Tejinder Kataria and Dr. Kanchan Kaur) to
advance oncology practices.
Patient Experiences
- Positive
Feedback:
- Patients
praise the expertise of specialists like Dr. Ashok Vaid and Dr. Arvind
Kumar for life-saving treatments in complex cases (e.g., lung cancer,
leukemia) (Justdial, 4.6/5 from 1,000+ reviews).
- The
hospital’s advanced facilities, like CyberKnife and robotic surgery, are
noted for faster recovery and minimal pain.
- International
patients appreciate the seamless coordination for visas and treatment
plans (Getwellgo reviews).
- Challenges:
- High
costs for advanced procedures (e.g., robotic surgery: ₹3–₹7 lakh, CAR-T
therapy: ₹2–₹5 lakh) necessitate comprehensive insurance.
- High
patient volume may lead to longer wait times for non-emergency
consultations, though online booking mitigates this.
Practical Tips for Patients
- Booking
Appointments: Use www.medanta.org,
Medanta eClinic (www.medantaeclinic.org),
Practo, or call +91-124-4141414. Telemedicine is available for
non-emergency consultations.
- Cost
Estimates: Consultations: ₹1,000–₹2,000; Procedures (e.g.,
chemotherapy cycle): ₹50,000–₹2 lakh; Surgeries: ₹2–₹7 lakh. Insurance
covering oncology is essential.
- Emergency
Access: Contact the 24/7 helpline (+91-124-4141414) for urgent cases
like brain tumors or metastatic cancers.
- Preparation:
Bring medical history, prior diagnostic reports (e.g., PET-CT, biopsy),
and insurance details. For procedures like chemotherapy, follow
pre-treatment instructions (e.g., fasting, hydration).
- Location:
Medanta – The Medicity, CH Baktawar Singh Road, Sector 38, Gurgaon,
Haryana 122001. Easily accessible near Rajiv Chowk.
- Insurance:
Ensure coverage for advanced treatments like immunotherapy or robotic
surgery. Medanta offers transparent billing via its patient portal.
Why Medanta?
Medanta’s Cancer Institute is a global leader in oncology,
offering state-of-the-art facilities, a multidisciplinary approach, and a team
of internationally trained specialists. Its ability to treat tumors as small as
5 mm, combined with advanced therapies like CAR-T cell therapy and CyberKnife,
ensures high success rates. The hospital’s focus on research, patient
education, and compassionate care makes it a top choice for cancer treatment in
India.
Sources
- Medanta
Official Website (www.medanta.org)[](https://www.medanta.org/hospitals-near-me/gurugram-hospital/speciality/oncology)[](https://www.medanta.org/doctor-listing/oncology-doctors-in-gurugram)[](https://www.medanta.org/hospitals-near-me/gurugram-hospital/speciality/oncology/medical-oncology)
- Watchdoq
Healthcare News (2023)
- India
Cancer Surgery Site (2023)
- ClinicSpots
(2023)
- Getwellgo
(2023)
- Dr.
Arvind Kumar’s Website (2023)
- Lybrate
and Practo Reviews
- Justdial
Reviews
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