Dr. Arvind Kumar
Senior Consultant Specialist · Medanta the Medicity
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
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures2 Procedures
Minimally Invasive SurgeryAdvanced Quaternary Care
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries1 Procedures
Specialist Consultation
Practices At
Medanta the Medicity
Medanta The Medicity, Sec-38 Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India
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What to Expect: Organ Transplants
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Donor Liver Transplant (Recipient + Donor Stay) | $280,000 US/UK | $28,000 – $36,000 in India | 88% Less |
| Living Donor Kidney Transplant (Complete Protocol) | $130,000 US/UK | $12,000 – $16,500 in India | 88% Less |
| Pediatric Liver Transplant | $250,000 US/UK | $26,000 – $34,000 in India | 87% 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.
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.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Dr. Kumar's professional background?
Dr. Kumar has over 40 years of experience, spending 36 years at AIIMS before leading the robotic and chest surgery departments at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Medanta.
Q2. What areas does the doctor specialise in?
He specialises in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS), complex robotic chest surgeries, and bilateral lung transplantation for advanced chest and lung diseases.
Q3. How many procedures has Dr. Kumar performed?
He has performed over 15,000 major thoracic surgeries in his career, including more than 8,000 minimally invasive and robotic chest procedures.