Dr. Arvind Kumar – Chairman, Institute of Chest Surgery, Lung Transplantation & Robotic Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity

  • Current Position:
    Chairman, Institute of Chest Surgery, Lung Transplantation & Robotic Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
  • Educational Qualifications:
    • MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
    • MS in General Surgery – AIIMS, New Delhi
    • MNAMS (National Academy of Medical Sciences)
    • FACS (USA)
    • FICS (USA)
    • FUICC (Geneva)
    • FIAGES
  • Experience:
    • Over 36 years of experience in thoracic and chest surgery
    • Former Professor and Head of the Thoracic and Robotic Surgery Unit at AIIMS, New Delhi (1988–2012)
    • Former Chairman and Director of the Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2012–2020)
    • Pioneered robotic chest surgery in India in 2008 at AIIMS
    • Co-founder of the Lung Care Foundation, aiming to improve lung health through research and public education
  • Clinical Expertise:
    • Robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS)
    • Lung transplantation
    • Chest oncology surgery
    • Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and thymoma
    • Tracheal resections for stenosis and tumors
    • Management of lung and esophageal cancers
    • Chest trauma and diaphragm disorders
  • Awards & Recognitions:
    • Dr. B.C. Roy Award for Eminent Medical Person of the Year (2014)
    • Recognized as a leading robotic thoracic surgeon in Asia
  • Approach & Philosophy:
    • Emphasizes precision and innovation in surgical techniques
    • Focuses on personalized patient care and advanced treatment modalities
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