Dr. Lalit Kumar

Dr Lalit Kumar is the Chairperson of Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and one of India's most distinguished medical oncologists in Gurugram, with over 45 years of clinical and academic experience.

A Padma Shri awardee (2014) and recipient of the Dr BC Roy National Award (2008), the highest medical honour by the Government of India, Dr Lalit Kumar previously served as Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Trained at Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, with a DM Medical Oncology from Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai, and post-doctoral fellowships in the UK (Hammersmith Hospital, London) and USA (Fulbright Scholarship), Dr Kumar specialises in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, haematological malignancies (multiple myeloma, leukaemia, lymphoma), and gynaecological cancers.

Patients searching for a top medical oncologist in Gurugram, a bone marrow transplant specialist in Sector 51, or an expert in leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma treatment in Gurugram will find that Dr Lalit Kumar offers internationally informed, research-driven cancer care backed by four decades of academic excellence.

He is a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (FASc), the National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS), and the National Academy of Sciences (FNASI).

He is also associated with the IBHI, IFWH (UCL, London), and the ICMR Expert Committee on clinical trial safety.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear, empathetic conversations with patients and families navigating cancer care.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation in Gurugram

Dr Lalit Kumar is a nationally recognised authority in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation in Gurugram, credited with developing cost-effective treatment protocols for sustained BMT in India:

• Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for multiple myeloma and lymphomas
• Matched Sibling Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
• Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant
• Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) Transplant
• Pre-transplant evaluation and donor-recipient workup
• Post-transplant care and management of complications
• Cost-effective BMT protocols for sustainable Indian practice

Haematological Malignancies (Blood Cancers)

Dr L Kumar has decades of focused expertise in haematological cancers, including original research and protocol development:

• Multiple Myeloma (a long-standing area of his research and clinical work)
• Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)
• Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML)
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
• Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
• Myelofibrosis and other myeloproliferative neoplasms

Gynaecological Cancers

A long-standing research and clinical focus area, including landmark work on neoadjuvant chemotherapy:

• Ovarian Cancer chemotherapy and management
• Cervical Cancer medical oncology care
• Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer treatment
• Neoadjuvant chemotherapy protocols and research
• Recurrent and metastatic gynaecological cancer management

Solid Tumour and General Medical Oncology

Dr Kumar manages the full range of solid tumour cancers:

• Breast Cancer chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted treatment
• Lung Cancer systemic therapy
• Colorectal Cancer chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Head and Neck Cancers
• Genitourinary Cancers (prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular)
• Sarcomas
• Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)

Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, and Immunotherapy

• Standard and high-dose chemotherapy
• Neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy (TKIs, monoclonal antibodies)
• Immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors)
• Outpatient (Day Care) chemotherapy
• Combination regimens for advanced cancers

HIPEC and PIPAC

• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers
• PIPAC (Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy)
• Management of peritoneal carcinomatosis

Infections in Cancer Patients

Dr Lalit Kumar has done significant work on managing infections in cancer and immunocompromised patients:

• Neutropenic sepsis management
• Infection management in BMT and chemotherapy patients
• Multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) care
• Antimicrobial stewardship in oncology
• Post-transplant infection prevention and treatment

Supportive Cancer Care

• Management of chemotherapy-related side effects
• Anti-emetic and growth factor support
• Nutritional and symptom management
• Palliative chemotherapy with quality-of-life focus
• Long-term cancer survivorship care

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Lalit Kumar holds an exceptional academic record from premier Indian and international institutions:

• MBBS from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra (Agra University) (1981)
• MD Internal Medicine from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra (Agra University) (1984)
• DM Medical Oncology from Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai (University of Madras) (1988)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK
• Fulbright Scholarship, United States of America
• FASc (Fellow, Indian Academy of Sciences)
• FAMS (Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences of India)
• FNASI (Fellow, National Academy of Sciences, India)

He is registered with the Delhi Medical Council (Registration No. 7463, since 2000).

Awards, National Honours, and Academic Contributions

Dr Lalit Kumar is among the most decorated medical oncologists in India, with national civilian honours and the highest medical awards in the country:

• Padma Shri Award (2014) – conferred by the President of India for distinguished service in medicine
• Dr BC Roy National Award (2008) – the highest medical honour by the Government of India
• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Award
• Ranbaxy Science Foundation Award
• Member, Expert Committee to examine Serious Adverse Events (SAE) and deaths during clinical trials
• Pioneer in developing cost-effective bone marrow and stem cell transplant protocols for India
• Original research contributions in multiple myeloma, CML, ovarian cancer, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Lalit Kumar currently serves as Chairperson of Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, where he leads one of India's most advanced cancer and BMT programmes.

Before joining Artemis, Dr Kumar built a distinguished four-decade career anchored at India's premier institute:

• Professor and Head, Department of Medical Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (long-tenure faculty role)
• Post-Doctoral Fellow at Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London
• Fulbright Scholar in the United States of America
• DM training at Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai, one of India's premier cancer centres

About Artemis Hospital, Gurugram

Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, is a 525,000 sq. ft. multispecialty tertiary care hospital and the first JCI and NABH accredited super speciality hospital in Gurgaon.

Established in 2007 by the promoters of the Apollo Tyres Group, Artemis is recognised among India's leading hospitals for cancer care, bone marrow transplant, cardiac sciences, neurosciences, and organ transplant.

The Artemis Cancer Centre offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, along with a dedicated BMT programme, serving patients from across India and more than 100 countries.

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