Dr. Arvind Kumar
Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco‑Surgery & Lung Transplantation; Co‑Chairman — Robotic Institute40+ years experience · MS (General Surgery)
About Dr. Arvind Kumar
Dr. Arvind Kumar is a world-renowned thoracic and chest surgeon with over 40 years of experience in complex chest surgeries, lung transplantation, and minimally invasive procedures.
He serves as Chairman of the Institute of Chest Surgery and Co-Chairman of the Robotic Institute at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
Dr. Kumar is highly respected for his expertise in lung cancer surgery, mediastinal tumor removal, esophageal surgery, chest trauma management, and advanced robotic and VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) procedures.
He combines advanced surgical techniques with personalized patient care to provide the best outcomes for both adult and pediatric thoracic patients.
Hospital / Clinic Information
- Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
Qualification
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Multiple national and international fellowships in thoracic surgery, robotic surgery, and lung transplantation
Professional Experience
- Chairman — Institute of Chest Surgery, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Co-Chairman — Robotic Institute, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Over 40 years of experience in thoracic and chest surgery, including lung transplantation
- Pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic procedures in India
- Mentor for junior surgeons and fellows in chest and robotic surgery
Expertise / Special Interests
- Lung cancer surgery and mediastinal tumor removal
- Robotic thoracic surgery and minimally invasive VATS procedures
- Lung transplantation and donor management
- Esophageal and tracheal surgeries
- Management of complex chest trauma
- Pediatric and adult thoracic surgical care
Treatments Offered
- Cardiology
Achievements & Awards
- Recognized internationally for pioneering robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgeries
- Performed numerous successful lung transplants and complex chest surgeries
- Author and contributor to research publications in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation
- Active member of multiple national and international surgical societies
- Trainer and mentor for upcoming thoracic surgeons in India and abroad
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