Dr. Prof (Brig) A.K. Dhar 
MBBS, MD, Fellowship
Hemato-Oncologist, Medical Oncologist
Senior Consultant
35 Years of Experience
Aarvy Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Gurugram
English, Hindi
About Dr. Prof (Brig) A.K. Dhar
Dr. Prof (Brig) A.K. Dhar is a preeminent medical oncologist in India, celebrated for his pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation and hematologic cancers. Having served in the Armed Forces Medical Services and led oncology departments in top institutions, he has combined clinical acumen with academic leadership. He is especially known for performing India’s first bone marrow transplant in a multiple myeloma patient and for establishing multiple cancer centers and transplant units across the country.
Qualifications of Dr. Prof (Brig) A.K. Dhar
- MBBS, King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
- MD (Internal Medicine), King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Special Area of Interest
- Bone Marrow Transplant (autologous, allogeneic, matched/unmatched)
- Chemotherapy for solid tumors
- Hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma)
- Immunotherapy & targeted cancer therapies
- Age-related cancer management
- Cancer genetics & precision medicine
- Hemato-oncology in adults and children
Work Experience of Dr. Prof (Brig) A.K. Dhar
- Senior Consultant, Head of Medical Oncology (various premier hospitals)
- Leadership role in Armed Forces Medical Services, including Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt
- Served as Professor and examiner in medical oncology and internal medicine across multiple universities
- Instrumental in establishing DNB Medical Oncology program at Army Hospital (R&R)
- Responsible for founding several cancer & BMT units across India
Awards & Recognitions
- Awarded Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) by the President of India (2011)
- Received Army Commander’s Commendation Medals on three occasions
- Declared Best Medical Oncologist in Delhi NCR (2014)
- Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Institute of Oncology
- Certificate of Recognition for exemplary contribution under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY (2022)
Memberships
- Member, Indian Association of Medical Oncologists
- Member, National & Institutional oncology academic bodies
- Registered in national medical council and military medical corps
Research & Papers Published By Dr. Prof (Brig) A.K. Dhar
- Multiple research articles and conference papers in oncology and hematology
- Publications on bone marrow transplantation, hematologic malignancies, and supportive care
- Delivered talks and presentations at national and international oncology forums
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Frequently Asked Questions
He pioneered the first bone marrow transplant in multiple myeloma in India and has decades of experience in chemotherapy, hematologic cancers, and transplant programs.
He oversees autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, matched and unrelated donor transplants, and more complex transplant protocols.
He treats hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma), solid tumors, and handles precision therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.
He has been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal, multiple Army Commander’s Commendation Medals, was named Best Medical Oncologist NCR in 2014, and holds a Lifetime Achievement Award.
He practices as Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology and is affiliated with major oncology and transplant centers in India, often serving patients from diverse regions including international referrals.
