Dr. Arvind Kumar

Dr. Arvind Kumar is Chairman of Lung Transplant and Chest Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, one of India's most experienced thoracic surgical oncologists with a career spanning over 36 years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS), and holds memberships in leading surgical bodies including MNAMS and FUICC. His clinical credentials include more than 15,000 thoracic surgical procedures performed throughout his career, making him a recognised authority in complex chest pathology.

Dr. Kumar's surgical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of thoracic malignancies and chest conditions, with particular strength in lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer resection, mediastinal tumor management, and tracheal tumor surgery. He pioneered minimally invasive and robotic chest surgery techniques in India, having performed over 8,000 procedures using VATS and robotic methodologies. His specialty in robotic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and thymoma represents one of Asia's largest case series, with consistently high success rates and excellent patient outcomes.

Dr. Kumar treats patients from across the Gulf, Africa, and South Asia who seek specialised thoracic oncological care. His multidisciplinary approach combines surgical precision with comprehensive pre- and post-operative management, ensuring international patients receive coordinated, evidence-based treatment. Many overseas patients choose Medanta specifically for access to his expertise, particularly those with complex lung and esophageal cancers requiring advanced surgical intervention.

Medanta – The Medicity in Gurugram is a NABH and JCI-accredited tertiary care hospital equipped with advanced operating theatres, dedicated intensive care facilities, and an established international patient services team. The hospital's Chest Surgery Program, led by Dr. Kumar, is India's largest and most comprehensive, offering seamless integration of surgical, oncological, and supportive care. For international patients, the hospital provides translation services, medical visa assistance, and dedicated coordination throughout treatment and follow-up.