Dr. (Prof.) Lalit Kumar

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology), FAMS, FRCP

Chairman – Artemis Cancer Centre & Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology

40+ Years of Experience
Gurgaon

Dr. (Prof.) Lalit Kumar is a legendary titan, an international academic luminary, and a pioneering figure in the history of Indian medical oncology. Prior to joining Artemis as Chairman, he served for decades as the Professor and Head of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi. A recipient of the highly prestigious Padma Shri (one of India’s highest civilian honors) and the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award, Professor Kumar represents the absolute pinnacle of scientific cancer research, bone marrow transplantation, and clinical mastery in South Asia. He is universally recognized for standardizing low-cost protocols for multiple myeloma and developing cellular therapeutic models across India.

  • Multiple Myeloma & Lymphomas: Global pioneer in clinical tracking, staging, and therapeutic optimization for plasma cell disorders.
  • Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation: High-volume mastery in executing hematopoietic stem cell transplants for hematological cancers.
  • Gynecological Malignancies: Comprehensive precision management of advanced ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.
  • Clinical Trial Design & Precision Medicines: Creating targeted molecular therapeutic models based on advanced genetic profiling.
  • Published over 250 high-impact research papers in leading international journals (such as The Lancet and Journal of Clinical Oncology), receiving thousands of citations.
  • Directly mentored and trained a generation of current oncology heads and directors across India’s top healthcare networks.
  • Awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India for his monumental contributions to affordable oncology and public cancer management systems.
  • Recipient of the Padma Shri Award and the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award for medical excellence.
  • Elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP, Edinburgh) and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS).