About Dr. Kapil Kumar

• Dr. Kapil Kumar is one of the most eminent Surgical Oncologists in India with over 45 years of experience.
• He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of various types of cancers.
• His specialty interests include Thoracic Oncology and Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology.
• He is highly experienced in Breast Cancer treatment and advanced cancer surgeries.
• Dr. Kumar is also skilled in Limb Salvage Surgery for bone and soft tissue tumors.
• He played a significant role in establishing the Robotic Surgery department at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute.
• He is known for integrating advanced robotic and minimally invasive techniques into cancer care.
• Since 2005, he has been actively involved in teaching the DNB Surgical Oncology program.
• He has mentored and trained numerous aspiring oncologists throughout his career.
• Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Guru Nanak Dev University.
• He further pursued Fellowship (FICS) along with specialized training in Laparoscopic Surgery and HIPEC.
• He is associated with reputed medical organizations such as the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) and the Indian Society of Oncology (ISO).
• Dr. Kumar is widely respected for his clinical excellence, surgical expertise, and contribution to advanced cancer treatment in India.

Work Experience

• Director and Head of Surgical Oncology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
• Senior Consultant at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Rohini, Delhi.
• Consultant at Oswal Cancer Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab.
• Senior Consultant at Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, New Delhi.
• Honorary Senior Consultant at Dharamshila Cancer Hospital, New Delhi.

Education

• MBBS – Guru Nanak Dev University, 1979
• MS – General Surgery – Guru Nanak Dev University, 1982
• FICS , 
• Training in Laparoscopic Surgery- Korea, 
• Training in HIPEC -Holland

Location

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Established in: 2010

Number of Beds: 262

Multi Specialty

Location: Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India

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Awards

• Dhanvantari Award for Onco-Surgery work, Cholay1 Foundation
• Recognized as one of India’s leading Surgical Oncologists
• Pioneer in robotic cancer surgery advancements
• Appreciated for excellence in thoracic and GI oncology surgery
• Mentor and educator for future surgical oncologists
• Known for outstanding patient care and surgical expertise