Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
Cancer Care

Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid

Chairman, Medical Oncology and Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Medanta Cancer Institute

Medanta – The Medicity• Gurugram

41+ years of experience
Medical Oncology
D.M., M.D., M.B.B.S.

About the doctor

Dr. Ashok K. Vaid holds the distinction of establishing one of the largest stem cell transplant programs in India's private sector. He currently leads medical oncology, hematology, and stem cell transplant services at Medanta Cancer Institute in Gurugram.

His clinical practice encompasses cancer genomics, immunotherapy guidance, precision onco-therapeutics, dendritic cell therapy, and stem cell transplantation. Beyond clinical work, he has conducted over 40 international and national clinical research studies and organized numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Area of expertise

Organ-Specific Cancer TreatmentLeukemiasSolid TumoursLymphomasCancer GenomicsImmunotherapy GuidancePrecision Onco-therapeuticsDendritic Cell TherapyStem Cell Transplant

Qualifications

D.M. (Medical Oncology)

M.D. (General Medicine)

M.B.B.S.

Professional Journey

  1. Chairman, Medical Oncology and Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Medanta Cancer Institute · Gurugram

Awards & achievements

  • Padma Shri Award (2009)
  • Chikitsa Shiromani Award (2007)
  • Pioneered first 25 bone marrow transplants

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