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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