Dr. Arvind Kumar
Senior Consultant Specialist
Medanta the Medicity• View Hospital- Department
- Robotic Repair and Plication of Diaphragmatic Hernias
- Qualifications
- MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1981, MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, 1984, FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons), Chicago, 2000
- Experience
- 20+ Years
- Hospital
- Medanta the Medicity
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Arvind Kumar
Prof. Dr. Arvind Kumar with 40 years of experience is one of the pioneers in Robotic Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation in India. Dr. Kumar acts as Chairman for the Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery, and Lung Transplantation in Medanta – The Medicity. Some notable achievements of Dr. Kumar include 36 years' service at AIIMS, New Delhi and heading the Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Dr. Kumar has completed more than 15,000 thoracic surgeries, out of which 8,000 were minimally invasive surgeries. Some important sub-specializations of Dr. Kumar include robotic assisted thymectomy, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for lung cancer and complex bilateral lung transplantation.
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Medanta the Medicity
Medanta The Medicity, Sec-38 Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India
What to Expect: Organ Transplants
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Donor Liver Transplant (Recipient + Donor Stay) | $280,000 US/UK | $28,000 – $36,000 in India | 88% Less |
| Living Donor Kidney Transplant (Complete Protocol) | $130,000 US/UK | $12,000 – $16,500 in India | 88% Less |
| Pediatric Liver Transplant | $250,000 US/UK | $26,000 – $34,000 in India | 87% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews (2)
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Arvind Kumar provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Medanta the Medicity. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Dr. Kumar's professional background?
Dr. Kumar has over 40 years of experience, spending 36 years at AIIMS before leading the robotic and chest surgery departments at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Medanta.
Q2. What areas does the doctor specialise in?
He specialises in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS), complex robotic chest surgeries, and bilateral lung transplantation for advanced chest and lung diseases.
Q3. How many procedures has Dr. Kumar performed?
He has performed over 15,000 major thoracic surgeries in his career, including more than 8,000 minimally invasive and robotic chest procedures.