Dr. Meenu Walia 
MBBS, MD, DNB
Medical Oncologist
Senior Director
26 Years of Experience
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, New Delhi
English, Hindi
About Dr. Meenu Walia
- First doctor in India to be awarded the DNB qualification in Medical Oncology, establishing her as a pioneer in the field.
- Currently serving as Senior Director of Medical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospitals in Patparganj and Vaishali, Delhi NCR.
- Author of the motivational book “Tips for Happiness in the Shadow of Cancer”, along with multiple contributions to medical literature.
- Widely recognized for her commitment to personalized cancer care, combining advanced treatments with a compassionate approach.
- Actively engaged in international and national research trials as a Principal Investigator, contributing to innovations in oncology treatment.
Qualifications of Dr. Meenu Walia
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
- MD (Internal Medicine) – University of Delhi (Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital), Gold Medalist.
- DNB (Medical Oncology & Hematology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
Special Area of Interest
- Cancer care and chemotherapy
- Breast cancer management
- Gynecologic cancers
- Thoracic cancers
- Targeted therapy and immunotherapy
- Hematologic malignancies
- Clinical trials and research
Work Experience of Dr. Meenu Walia
- Senior Director, Medical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospitals, Patparganj and Vaishali.
- Former Director of Medical Oncology at Dharamshila Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
- Clinical researcher and Principal Investigator for multiple international multicentre trials.
- Extensive teaching and mentoring experience in oncology for young medical professionals.
Awards & Recognition
- Women Excellence Award by Indian Medical Association.
- Times Healthcare Achievers Award – “The Legends” recognition.
- Bharat Jyoti Award for outstanding contribution in healthcare.
- Prof. K. L. Wig Oration by the Association of Physicians of India.
- Honored as “IMA Professor” for excellence in academics and medical service.
- Repeatedly recognized for Excellence in Medical Services by national bodies.
- Featured among Luminaries in Healthcare for her contribution to oncology.
Membership
- Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
- Member, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
- Member, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
- Member, Indian Society of Oncology (ISO).
- Member, Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON).
- Life member, Indian Medical Association (IMA).
- Member, Association of Physicians of India (API).
- Member, Delhi Medical Council (DMC).
Research Paper Published By Dr. Meenu Walia
- Authored the book “Tips for Happiness in the Shadow of Cancer”.
- Contributed oncology chapters to medical textbooks.
- Published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
