Work Experience of Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
Chairman, the Cancer Institute (Medical and Hemato Oncology) at Medanta- The Medicity, Gurugram since 2009
Head of Department of Medical Oncology at Artemis Health Institute, Gurugram from 2007 to 2009
Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi in 1997
Consultant Oncologist and Faculty of Internal Medicine at Government Medical College, Jammu in 1994
Senior Resident of Medical Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1990
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid’s Qualifications
MBBS from Government Medical College Jammu in 1984
MD in General Medicine from Government Medical College, Jammu in 1989
DM in Medical Oncology from Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai in 1993
Medanta, Gurgaon
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is a distinguished medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist known for his exemplary leadership and expertise in cancer care. As the Chairman of Medical and Hemato-Oncology at the Cancer Institute in Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India, Dr. Vaid has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of oncology services and ensuring the delivery of world-class care to patients.
Dr. Vaid’s illustrious career spans several decades and prestigious healthcare institutions, where he has held key leadership positions and made significant contributions to cancer treatment and research. Since 2009, he has served as the Chairman of the Cancer Institute at Medanta – The Medicity, where he oversees the comprehensive oncology services and leads a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to fighting cancer.
Prior to his tenure at Medanta, Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid served as the Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at Artemis Health Institute, Gurugram, from 2007 to 2009. He has also held senior positions at renowned institutions such as the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre in New Delhi, where he served as a Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology in 1997.
Dr. Vaid’s journey in oncology began with his education, where he laid a strong foundation for his medical career. He obtained his MBBS from Government Medical College, Jammu, in 1984, followed by an MD in General Medicine from the same institution in 1989. Driven by a passion for oncology, he pursued further specialization, completing a DM in Medical Oncology from Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, in 1993. This rigorous training equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of medical oncology.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid has remained committed to advancing cancer care through research, education, and patient advocacy. He has published numerous research papers and contributed to the collective knowledge of oncology, furthering the understanding and treatment of various types of cancer.
With his expertise, leadership, and dedication to patient care, Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid continues to make significant contributions to the field of oncology. Patients at the Cancer Institute in Medanta – The Medicity can trust in his compassionate approach and comprehensive expertise as they navigate their cancer journey under his guidance.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid’s Expertise
Chemotherapy
Biological Therapy
Bone Marrow Transplant
Hormone Therapy
Inherited cancers treatment
Leukemia
Lymphoma and other blood disorders treatment
Organ-specific cancers- breast, brain, lungs, thyroid
Stem Cell Transplant
