Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
Chairman of Medical & Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant · Medanta the Medicity
Medanta the Medicity• View Hospital★ Comprehensive Organ-Specific Solid Tumor Management (Breast, Lung, Gastrointestinal)36+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSDNB (Internal Medicine)DM (Oncology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Comprehensive Organ-Specific Solid Tumor Management (Breast, Lung, Gastrointestinal)
- Qualifications
- MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Oncology)
- Experience
- 36+ Years
- Hospital
- Medanta the Medicity
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
With more than 41 years of remarkable clinical practice, Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is a pioneering medical oncologist who is a celebrated expert in cancer care in India. Currently functioning as the Chairman of Medical & Hemato-Oncology in Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, Dr. Vaid has created an illustrious career by practicing at highly reputable institutes, which include AIIMS New Delhi, Tata Memorial Hospital, and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. Dr. Vaid enjoys the historical prestige of being the first doctor to conduct stem cell transplantations in the private sector in North India, who himself performed the initial 25 bone marrow transplantations. His fields of sub-specialty interest are Bone Marrow Transplantation, Precision Oncology, and complicated Hematological Malignancies.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
DNB (Internal Medicine)
DM (Oncology)
Clinical Career Timeline
Chairman (Medical & Hemato-Oncology) at Medanta – The Medicity, 2009 – Present
Head of Medical Oncology at Artemis Health Institute, Gurugram, 2007 – 2009
Senior Consultant (Medical Oncology) at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, 1997 – 2007
Consultant Oncologist at Government Medical College, Jammu, 1994 – 1997
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Padma Shri Award, Government of India, 2009
Lifetime Achievement Award, Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology, 2023
Chikitsa Shiromani Award, Friendship Forum of India, 2007
Founder Member, Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON), 1997
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Comprehensive Organ-Specific Solid Tumor Management (Breast, Lung, Gastrointestinal)
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Core Speciality
High-Dose Chemotherapy Protocols for leukemias and lymphomas
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Core Speciality
Precision Molecular Targeted Therapy based on tumor genomic mapping
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Core Speciality
Bone Marrow Transplants (Autologous, Allogeneic, and Haploidentical)
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Core Speciality
Advanced Cellular Therapies (CAR-T and Dendritic Cell Therapy)
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: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (Full Match) | $220,000 US/UK | $26,000 – $34,000 in India | 86% Less |
| Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant | $150,000 US/UK | $18,000 – $24,000 in India | 85% Less |
| Haploidentical (Half-Match) BMT | $240,000 US/UK | $29,000 – $38,000 in India | 85% 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. Ashok Kumar Vaid 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 Vaid's professional background?
With over 41 years of clinical experience, Dr. Vaid is a pioneering medical oncologist and a Padma Shri awardee leading the medical and hemato-oncology department at Medanta.
Q2. What areas does the doctor specialise in?
He specifically specialises in bone marrow transplantation, precision onco-therapeutics, cancer genomics, and the treatment of complex hematological malignancies.
Q3. What is his signature clinical milestone?
He established North India's first private-sector bone marrow transplant program, successfully conducting its initial 25 transplants, which expanded access to life-saving cellular therapies.