About Dr. Ashok Vaid

• Dr. Ashok Vaid, a Padma Shri recipient, is a renowned Medical Oncologist with over 41 years of experience.
• He specializes in treating organ-specific cancers, Leukemias in children, and Lymphomas.
• Dr. Vaid pioneered the first 25 bone marrow transplants in a private-sector hospital in North India.
• He completed his MBBS (1983) and MD in General Medicine (1989) from the University of Jammu, and later earned his DM in Medical Oncology (1993) from Dr. MGR Medical University.
• He actively participates in workshops and conferences related to medical oncology, staying at the forefront of his field.
• Dr. Vaid is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Breast Cancer Foundation of India, Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• He founded the Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) and is a life member of the European Haematology Association and European Society of Medical Oncology.
• His dedication to oncology has earned him recognition as a leader in cancer treatment and research.

Work Experience

• Head of Department, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
• Senior Consultant, Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, 2009
• Coordinator & Head of Unit, Medical Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, 2007
• Senior Resident, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Education

• MBBS, University of Jammu, J&K, 1983
• MD (General Medicine), University of Jammu, J&K, 1989
• DM (Medical Oncology), Dr. MGR Medical University, 1993

Awards

Padma Shri Award, India’s fourth highest civilian award, in recognition of his contributions to medicine on April 14, 2009.