Dr. Arvind Kumar
MBBS, MS Surgery, MNAMS, FUICC, FACS, FICS, FIAGES
Chairman, Lung Transplant & Chest Surgery
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Arvind Kumar
MBBS, MS Surgery, MNAMS, FUICC, FACS, FICS, FIAGES
Dr. Arvind Kumar is one of India's most experienced thoracic surgeons, currently serving as Chairman of the Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery and Lung Transplantation at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram. He pioneered robotic chest surgery in India in 2008 and has built one of the country's largest comprehensive chest surgery programmes over a career spanning more than 40 years.
Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS and MS Surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he subsequently served as faculty for 24 years, rising to Professor of Surgery and Head of the Thoracic and Robotic Surgery Unit. Before joining Medanta in 2020, he served for eight years as Chairman of the Centre for Chest Surgery and Lung Transplantation and Director of the Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. He has performed more than 15,000 thoracic surgeries including over 8,000 minimally invasive, VATS and robotic procedures, covering lung cancer, thymoma, esophageal cancer, tracheal tumours, chest wall tumours and complex mediastinal conditions. His practice integrates open, key-hole VATS and robotic-assisted surgical platforms, allowing treatment to be tailored to tumour location, stage and patient fitness. He also played a central role in securing national recognition of thoracic surgery as a stand-alone super-specialty by the National Board of Examinations in 2014.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-record review, surgical opinion requests and consultation logistics for international patients seeking an assessment from Dr. Arvind Kumar at Medanta, Gurugram.
Why Consider Dr. Arvind Kumar?
Dr. Arvind Kumar brings four decades of focused thoracic surgical experience, a record of procedural firsts in India and an established high-volume chest surgery programme at Medanta Gurugram.
Areas of Specialisation
Comprehensive surgical management of thoracic cancers and complex chest conditions
Dr. Arvind Kumar specialises in the full spectrum of thoracic surgical oncology, with particular expertise in minimally invasive and robotic approaches to lung cancer, thymoma, esophageal cancer and tracheal tumours.
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Advanced robotic and VATS platforms for lung, mediastinal and esophageal conditions.
- arrow_rightRobotic lobectomy for lung cancer — surgical first in India
- arrow_rightRobotic thymectomy for thymoma and myasthenia gravis — surgical first in India
- arrow_rightRobotic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer — surgical first in India
- arrow_rightRobotic resection of posterior mediastinal and chest wall tumours
- arrow_rightVATS lobectomy and segmentectomy for lung cancer
- arrow_rightVATS resection of pleural and mediastinal masses
- arrow_rightVATS approach for early-stage lung nodules requiring resection
- arrow_rightMinimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery time and chest trauma
Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Surgical management of lung cancer, thymoma, esophageal cancer and tracheal tumours.
- arrow_rightLobectomy, sleeve resection and pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer
- arrow_rightSurgery for locally advanced lung cancer with chest wall or mediastinal involvement
- arrow_rightPulmonary metastasectomy for selected cases
- arrow_rightThymectomy for thymoma and thymic carcinoma
- arrow_rightExtended thymectomy for myasthenia gravis with or without thymoma
- arrow_rightResection of anterior, middle and posterior mediastinal tumours
- arrow_rightTracheal resection and reconstruction for tracheal tumours and stenosis
- arrow_rightEsophagectomy for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers
- arrow_rightSleeve pneumonectomy and carinal resection for selected lung cancers
Lung Transplantation
End-stage lung disease and selected oncological cases requiring transplant evaluation.
- arrow_rightSingle and bilateral lung transplantation for end-stage pulmonary conditions
- arrow_rightPre-transplant surgical assessment and optimisation
- arrow_rightPost-transplant surgical follow-up and complication management
Procedures Performed
Open, VATS and robotic surgical approaches for thoracic cancers and chest conditions
Dr. Kumar's surgical practice encompasses the full range of thoracic procedures, from minimally invasive robotic and VATS operations to complex open chest resections and lung transplantation.
Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Complex DiseaseRobotic-assisted chest surgery for lung cancer, thymoma and esophageal cancer using the da Vinci surgical platform.
VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
Complex DiseaseMinimally invasive key-hole chest surgery for lung cancer, pleural conditions and mediastinal disease.
Open Thoracic Oncology Surgery
Complex DiseaseOpen surgical resection for complex lung, tracheal, esophageal and chest wall cancers.
Lung Transplantation
TransplantSingle and bilateral lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease.
Multidisciplinary Tumour Board & Second Opinion
Second OpinionIndependent surgical review of thoracic cancers and complex chest conditions.
Research & Publications
Academic contributions in thoracic surgery, robotic surgery and lung transplantation
Dr. Kumar has contributed to thoracic surgery literature through peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and academic presentations covering robotic thoracic surgery, VATS, lung transplantation, thymoma and esophageal cancer.
A full list of publications and book chapters is available on Dr. Kumar's official website and via PubMed. CancerFax can assist in preparing a structured case for surgical review or second opinion.
Education & Training
Dr. Arvind Kumar completed his undergraduate and postgraduate surgical training at AIIMS, New Delhi — India's premier medical institution — and subsequently held senior academic and clinical positions at AIIMS, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Medanta.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Arvind Kumar has spent more than 40 years in thoracic surgery, spanning academic surgical training and leadership at AIIMS New Delhi, senior clinical roles at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and his current position as Chairman of Chest Surgery and Lung Transplantation at Medanta, Gurugram.
Languages & International
Dr. Arvind Kumar consults in the following languages. CancerFax can coordinate medical interpreter support for international patients consulting in other languages.
CancerFax coordinates professional medical interpreter services for international patients consulting with Dr. Kumar's team at Medanta, Gurugram.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, French and other languages as required.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Arvind Kumar
CancerFax is a specialist cancer patient-navigation platform. We help international patients prepare structured medical summaries, assess treatment eligibility, and connect directly with Dr. Arvind Kumar's team — with full coordination from initial inquiry to consultation.
Medical Report Review
Free review of your pathology results, imaging, molecular profiling, and treatment history — prepared as a structured clinical summary for Dr. Arvind Kumar's team.
Treatment Eligibility Screening
CancerFax screens your case for eligibility for treatments and clinical programmes available through Dr. Arvind Kumar before you travel, so you arrive with a clear pathway.
Case Submission
We coordinate direct case submission to Dr. Arvind Kumar's department, including all documentation required for clinical review and appointment scheduling.
Appointment & Consultation Coordination
CancerFax manages appointment scheduling with Dr. Arvind Kumar's team, confirming availability and aligning timelines with your travel plans.
Travel, Visa & Logistics Support
We prepare visa invitation letters, provide hospital-proximity accommodation guidance, and coordinate airport transfers for international patients.
Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
After your consultation or treatment, CancerFax facilitates communication between Dr. Arvind Kumar's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Arvind Kumar
Dr. Arvind Kumar specialises in thoracic surgical oncology, robotic chest surgery, VATS (key-hole chest surgery) and lung transplantation. His primary clinical focus areas are lung cancer, thymoma, esophageal cancer, tracheal tumours and complex chest conditions.
Dr. Arvind Kumar is Chairman of the Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery and Lung Transplantation at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram. He also sees patients at Medanta Mediclinic Defence Colony, New Delhi.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-record review, surgical opinion requests and consultation logistics for international patients seeking an assessment from Dr. Arvind Kumar at Medanta, Gurugram, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.
Submit your medical reports — including imaging (CT chest, PET-CT), pathology, bronchoscopy and prior treatment records — through CancerFax using the 'Send Your Reports' button. The CancerFax team will review your case and coordinate the consultation request with Dr. Kumar's team at Medanta.
Yes. Dr. Kumar pioneered robotic chest surgery in India in 2008 and performed the country's first robotic thymectomy, robotic lobectomy for lung cancer and robotic esophagectomy. He continues to perform robotic-assisted thoracic surgery at Medanta, Gurugram.
Dr. Arvind Kumar holds MBBS and MS Surgery degrees from AIIMS, New Delhi, along with MNAMS, FUICC, FACS, FICS and FIAGES fellowships. He has over 40 years of clinical experience and has performed more than 15,000 thoracic surgeries, including over 8,000 minimally invasive VATS and robotic procedures.
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