Dr. Arvind Kumar
Senior Consultant Specialist
Medanta the Medicity• View Hospital★ Robotic Repair and Plication of Diaphragmatic Hernias20+ Yrs. Experience
MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1981MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1984FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons), Chicago, 2000
Quick Facts
- Department
- Robotic Repair and Plication of Diaphragmatic Hernias
- Qualifications
- MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1981, MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1984, FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons), Chicago, 2000
- Experience
- 20+ Years
- Hospital
- Medanta the Medicity
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Arvind Kumar
Prof. Dr. Arvind Kumar with 40 years of experience is one of the pioneers in Robotic Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation in India. Dr. Kumar acts as Chairman for the Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery, and Lung Transplantation in Medanta – The Medicity. Some notable achievements of Dr. Kumar include 36 years' service at AIIMS, New Delhi and heading the Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Dr. Kumar has completed more than 15,000 thoracic surgeries, out of which 8,000 were minimally invasive surgeries. Some important sub-specializations of Dr. Kumar include robotic assisted thymectomy, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for lung cancer and complex bilateral lung transplantation.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1981
MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1984
FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons), Chicago, 2000
Clinical Career Timeline
Chairman of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery & Lung Transplantation at Medanta – The Medicity, 2020 – Present
Chairman of Centre for Chest Surgery and Director of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, 2012 – 2020
Professor and Head of Thoracic and Robotic Surgery Unit at AIIMS, New Delhi, 1988 – 2012
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (Eminent Medical Person), Government of India, 2014
Presidential Oration, Association of Surgeons of India, 2017
President, Association of Surgeons of India, 2019
Fakhr-e-Hind (Pride of Nation) Award, Indian Heritage and Health Care Centre, 2019
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Robotic Repair and Plication of Diaphragmatic Hernias
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Core Speciality
Tracheal Resections for stenosis and tumors
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Core Speciality
Robotic Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
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Core Speciality
Robotic Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
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Core Speciality
Bilateral Lung Transplantation for end-stage diseases
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Core Speciality
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for Lung Cancer
Organ Transplants Procedures & Treatments3 Procedures
Minimally Invasive SurgeryAdvanced Quaternary CareSpecialist Consultation
Practices At
Medanta the Medicity
Medanta The Medicity, Sec-38 Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India
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What to Expect: Organ Transplants at Medanta the Medicity
Comparative Benchmarks · Medanta the Medicity vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | Medanta the Medicity Package | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone CancerEstimated Stay: 10 | $400 US/UK | $100 in IndiaHospital Rate | 75% Less |
| Cardiac ArrestEstimated Stay: 20 | $800 US/UK | $200 in IndiaHospital Rate | 75% Less |
| Total Hip ReplacementEstimated Stay: 5-7 | $84,000 US/UK | $20,000 in IndiaHospital Rate | 76% Less |
| Brain StrokeEstimated Stay: 54 | $800 US/UK | $200 in IndiaHospital Rate | 75% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Patient Feedback
Reviews (2)
4.9(2 reviews)
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Arvind Kumar provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Medanta the Medicity. Highly recommended for international patients.”
