Dr. AK Dhar is a distinguished Medical Oncologist with a career that spans decades of clinical excellence, distinguished Medical Oncologist with 31 years of experience,  and groundbreaking achievements in the field of oncology. He has served in the Armed Forces Medical Corps and has held leadership positions in various esteemed medical institutions. His expertise encompasses a wide array of treatments, including chemotherapy for solid tumors, hematological malignancies, and Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT). He is credited with pioneering India’s first Bone Marrow Transplant in a Multiple Myeloma patient.

Dr. Dhar is an alumnus of King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, and completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Throughout his illustrious career, he has been honored with multiple prestigious awards, including the Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service in the Armed Forces.

Education

• MBBS, King George’s Medical College, Lucknow

• MD (Internal Medicine), King George’s Medical College, Lucknow

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology, American Oncology Institute at Aarvy Hospital, Gurugram (Current)

• Service in Armed Forces Medical Corps

• Consultant – Medical Oncology, Various Armed Forces Cancer Centres

• Associate Professor of Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

• Professor and Department Head of Medical Oncology, Army Hospital, Delhi Cantt

Procedures & Treatments

• Bone Marrow Transplants (Autologous, Allogenic, Unrelated transplants for both children and adults)

• Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors

• Hemato-Oncology Treatments

• Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy

• Age-related Cancer Treatment

Personal Achievements

• Vishisht Seva Medal, by the President of India (2011)

• Army Commander’s Commendation Medals (Three occasions)

• Best Medical Oncologist in Delhi NCR (2014)

• Recognized for establishing DNB Medical Oncology at Army Hospital (R&R)

• Pioneered the establishment of numerous Bone Marrow Transplant units

• Certificate of Recognition for contribution under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (2022)

Publications

Dr. Dhar has authored and co-authored several research papers and has delivered presentations at national and international scientific forums, contributing to the global body of knowledge in oncology.

Specializations

• Bone Marrow Transplantation (Autologous & Allogenic)

• Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors

• Hematological Malignancies

• Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy

• Age-related Cancer Treatments