Overview :
Dr. (Brig) Anil Kumar Dhar is a highly respected veteran in Medical Oncology with over 35 years of experience in treating solid tumors and malignancies. A post-doctoral fellow from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, he has played a pivotal role in establishing premier oncology centers across India, including Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi, and Command Hospital, Pune.
His distinguished service in the Armed Forces Medical Services earned him the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal from the President of India. Dr. Dhar is also widely recognized for his contributions to medical education, having mentored and taught at esteemed institutions such as AFMC Pune, MUHS, Delhi University, and DNB programs, shaping future generations of oncologists.
Key Achievements
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Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India
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Treated over 35,000 cancer patients
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Developed the DNB Medical Oncology program at Army Hospital (R&R)
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Invited speaker and paper presenter at national conferences (e.g., ICON 2011)
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Guided numerous MD & DNB theses in Oncology
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Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Oncology Society
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Honoured with a Certificate of Recognition by the Honourable Prime Minister
Work Experience
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Senior Consultant & HOD – Medical Oncology, TMH Jamshedpur
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Director – Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital, Jaipur
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Chairman – Oncology, Nayati Hospital, Mathura
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Director – Oncology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
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Director – Oncology, Artemis Health Institute, Gurugram
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Head – Oncology Centre, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt
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Consultant – Command Hospitals, Pune & Kolkata
Qualifications
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Post-doctoral Training in Medical Oncology – Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai
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MD (Internal Medicine) – King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
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MBBS – King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
Areas of Expertise
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Solid Tumor Oncology
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Pediatric Oncology
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Preventive Oncology & Cancer Education
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Symptom Palliation
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Clinical Cytogenetics
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Medical Administration & Teaching
Research & Publications
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Published research in reputed journals and oncology books
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Principal guide for dissertation in Lymphoma
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Ongoing mentor and academic guide for MD and DNB Oncology programs
