Dr. Kamran Ali
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Dr. Kamran Ali

Principal Consultant — Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic & Lung Transplant Surgeon

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India 15+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Kamran Ali

Dr. Kamran Ali is a Principal Consultant in Thoracic Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, with over 15 years of clinical experience in advanced thoracic and lung transplant surgery. He holds an MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU Aligarh, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His international training includes a prestigious Fellowship in Lung Transplantation from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, and an ASCVTS Fellowship from Seoul National University, South Korea, positioning him at the forefront of global thoracic surgical practice.

Dr. Ali specialises in complex thoracic procedures including lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease and COVID-19 ARDS, minimally invasive thoracic oncology using VATS and robotic techniques, awake thoracic surgery, mediastinal tumour resection, tracheal reconstruction, and chest wall surgery. He was part of the surgical team that performed Europe's first and the world's second successful lung transplant for COVID-19 ARDS, a landmark achievement reflecting his expertise in managing the most challenging pulmonary pathology. His proficiency in awake thoracic surgery and VATS techniques has earned him recognition across international forums, including a Best VATS Lab Table award at the ATEP Workshop in South Korea (2016) and the thoracic track award at ISMICS 2015 in Berlin.

Dr. Ali treats a substantial number of international patients from the Gulf Cooperation Council states, Africa, and Central Asian nations seeking specialised lung transplant and thoracic oncology care. Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket provides dedicated support for medical tourists, including pre-arrival consultation via video call, multilingual case coordination, and post-operative follow-up. Dr. Ali is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, facilitating seamless communication with patients across South Asia and the Middle East. His 4.9/5 rating from 196 patient reviews reflects consistent clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket is a NABH-accredited tertiary care centre equipped with state-of-the-art thoracic surgical suites, ICU facilities, and transplant services. The hospital's international patient desk, established protocols for air evacuation liaison, and 24/7 intensive care support make it a preferred destination for high-acuity thoracic cases. Dr. Ali's membership in the American College of Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, South East Asian Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Indian Society of Heart & Lung Transplant reinforces his standing in global thoracic surgery.

International patients should know that Dr. Ali's practice spans both routine thoracic conditions and rare, life-saving interventions such as lung transplantation. His combination of Vienna and Seoul fellowship training, together with his leadership role at India's premier transplant centre, ensures access to world-standard care at significantly lower cost than North American or European centres. Consultation fees are USD 80, with detailed case review available prior to travel decisions.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Kamran Ali

  • Lung transplantation for end-stage disease
  • COVID-19 ARDS requiring transplant
  • Lung cancer (NSCLC, early-stage)
  • Mediastinal tumours
  • Tracheal stenosis and tumours
  • Pleural effusion and empyema
  • Chest wall tumours and reconstruction
  • Spontaneous pneumothorax
  • Thymoma and myasthenia gravis
  • Pulmonary fibrosis (advanced IPF)

Areas of Interest

  • Lung Transplantation (incl. COVID-19 ARDS)
  • Thoracic Oncology Surgery (VATS / Robotic)
  • Awake Thoracic Surgery
  • Mediastinal Tumour Surgery
  • Tracheal Surgery
  • Chest Wall Reconstruction
  • Pleural Disease Surgery

Qualifications

  • MBBSJawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh
  • DNB (Surgery)Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
  • FACS (Fellow of American College of Surgeons)American College of Surgeons
  • Fellowship in Thoracic SurgeryMedanta The Medicity, Gurgaon
  • ASCVTS FellowshipSeoul National University, South Korea
  • Fellowship in Lung TransplantMedical University of Vienna, Austria

Work Experience

  • Principal Consultant, Thoracic Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi — Present
  • Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi — fellowship training period
  • ASCVTS Fellow, Seoul National University, South Korea
  • Lung Transplant Fellowship, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
  • DNB (Surgery) resident, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Certifications (6)

  • MBBS

    Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh

  • DNB (Surgery)

    Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi — 2013

  • FACS (Fellow of American College of Surgeons)

    American College of Surgeons

  • Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery

    Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon

  • ASCVTS Fellowship

    Seoul National University, South Korea — 2016

  • Fellowship in Lung Transplant

    Medical University of Vienna, Austria

Memberships (6)

  • American College of Surgeons
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • South East Asian Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Indian Society of Heart & Lung Transplant
  • Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons

Research Papers & Publications (5)

Outcomes of minimally invasive lung transplantation in end-stage pulmonary fibrosis: A single-centre case series

Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery2021

Awake thoracic surgery: Patient selection, technical considerations, and safety profile in 50 consecutive procedures

The Journal of Thoracic Surgery2019

VATS lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer: Long-term survival and morbidity data from a tertiary centre in India

Indian Heart Journal2020

Feasibility and early outcomes of bilateral lung transplantation for COVID-19 ARDS: A European perspective

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery2021

Mediastinal mass resection with en bloc chest wall reconstruction: Indications, technique, and functional outcomes

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals2018

Procedures

Lung transplantation (bilateral and single) VATS lung lobectomy for cancerAwake thoracic surgery for nodule excision Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery Mediastinal tumour resectionTracheal reconstruction and stenosis repairChest wall resection and reconstructionPleural decortication and pleurodesisThymectomy for myasthenia gravisEmergency thoracotomy and trauma management

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can schedule a video consultation through Gaf Healthcare's platform by submitting their medical history and imaging. Dr. Ali reviews all documents prior to consultation to provide a detailed assessment. Booking is available via WhatsApp, email, or the Gaf Healthcare website. A nominal consultation fee of USD 80 applies, and detailed case review helps patients decide on travel and treatment planning.