Dr. Ajay Sharma
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Dr. Ajay Sharma

Senior Director & Unit Head — Medical Oncology

Medical Oncologist

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India 18+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Ajay Sharma

Dr. Ajay Sharma is the Senior Director and Unit Head of Medical Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, bringing over 18 years of dedicated expertise in comprehensive cancer care. He is a Fellow of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and holds the prestigious European Certification in Medical Oncology (ECMO) from Amsterdam, alongside his MD from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and DNB in Medical Oncology from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. His clinical foundation is exceptionally strong, built on rigorous training and progressive leadership roles across India's premier oncology centres.

Dr. Sharma's clinical practice spans the full spectrum of solid tumour management, with particular mastery in breast cancer, head and neck cancers, and advanced malignancies. He specialises in multimodal treatment strategies including adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy, immunotherapy for advanced cancers, immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, and precision molecular-targeted therapies guided by biomarker analysis. His evidence-based approach to hormone therapy in breast cancer and targeted treatment of solid tumours has made him a trusted clinician within India's oncology community. As Unit Head at BLK-Max, he oversees comprehensive cancer programmes and leads multidisciplinary teams to manage complex cases.

Dr. Sharma regularly treats international patients from the Gulf region, East Africa, and Central Asian countries who seek his expertise for second opinions and definitive cancer treatment. His fluency in English and Hindi, combined with his international training credentials and membership in both ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) and ESMO, ensures seamless communication and globally-aligned care standards. He understands the unique needs of patients travelling for treatment, from initial consultation through follow-up management.

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, where Dr. Sharma practises, is one of New Delhi's most advanced oncology destinations, equipped with state-of-the-art chemotherapy suites, molecular diagnostics laboratories, and dedicated palliative care units. The hospital maintains NABH accreditation and offers robust international patient support, including visa assistance and accommodation coordination. For patients seeking medical oncology care in India, Dr. Sharma's combination of international certification, institutional leadership, and proven outcomes makes BLK-Max an excellent choice for comprehensive, evidence-based cancer treatment tailored to each patient's unique tumour biology and clinical stage.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ajay Sharma

  • Breast cancer
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Lung cancer
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Gastrointestinal cancers
  • Gynaecologic cancers
  • Urological cancers
  • Lymphoma
  • Sarcoma and bone cancers
  • Advanced solid tumours
  • Paediatric cancers
  • Metastatic cancer

Areas of Interest

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors
  • Palliative Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy for Advanced Cancer
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
  • Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • Targeted Therapy for Solid Tumors
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Biomarker-Based Targeted Therapy
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Breast Cancer

Qualifications

  • MBBSGovernment Medical College, Jammu & Kashmir, 2001
  • MDSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, 2006
  • DNBRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, 2011
  • ECMOEuropean Certification (Medical Oncology), Amsterdam, 2013

Work Experience

  • Senior Director and Unit Head, Medical Oncology — BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
  • Unit Head and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology — Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi (2022–2023)
  • Principal Consultant, Medical Oncology — Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi (2020–2022)
  • Unit Head, Medical Oncology — Action Cancer Hospital, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi (2016–2020)
  • Consultant, Medical Oncology — Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi (2014–2016)
  • Consultant, Medical Oncology — Action Cancer Hospital, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi (2011–2014)
  • Associate Consultant, Medical Oncology — Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi (2010–2011)

Certifications (4)

  • MBBS

    Government Medical College, Jammu & Kashmir — 2001

  • MD (General Medicine)

    Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar — 2006

  • DNB (Medical Oncology)

    Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi — 2011

  • ECMO (European Certification in Medical Oncology)

    European Certification, Amsterdam — 2013

Memberships (5)

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Research Papers & Publications (5)

Biomarker-Guided Immunotherapy in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Outcomes and Prognostic Factors

Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology2022

Efficacy and Safety of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis

Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics2021

Role of PD-L1 Expression in Predicting Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy2020

Palliative Chemotherapy in Metastatic Gastric Cancer: Timing and Patient Selection

Journal of Palliative Care and Medicine2019

Hormone Receptor Status and Molecular Subtyping in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Clinical and Therapeutic Implications

International Journal of Molecular Sciences2018

Procedures

Adjuvant chemotherapy for solid tumours Neoadjuvant chemotherapy planning and delivery Immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor therapyHormone therapy for breast cancerMolecular-targeted therapy based on biomarkersPalliative chemotherapy and symptom management Multidisciplinary cancer treatment planningBiomarker testing and genomic profiling guidanceAdvanced cancer case managementChemotherapy tolerance and side-effect monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can easily arrange a consultation with Dr. Ajay Sharma through Gaf Healthcare's dedicated international patient services. Patients can book a video consultation via secure platforms, submit their medical records and imaging for preliminary review, and communicate directly via WhatsApp or email. Gaf Healthcare provides multilingual support and assists with scheduling, document coordination, and treatment planning. For urgent cases, expedited video consultations can often be arranged within 48 hours.