Dr. Ajay Kumar
About the Doctor
Dr. Ajay Kumar treats problems of the stomach, gut and liver. He has more than 36 years of experience. At BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India, he is Chairman – Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Pan Max). He is also HOD – BLK-Max Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases. For 2008, the President of India gave him the Dr B.C. Roy Award.
He also does therapeutic endoscopy (treatment through a thin camera tube). The hospital lists stomach infections, pancreatitis (an inflamed pancreas), jaundice and hepatitis (including A). It also lists Crohn's disease, Wilson's disease (copper build-up in the body), stomach ulcers and excess wind.
He set up the gastroenterology department at Moolchand Hospital, New Delhi, and began therapeutic endoscopy there. He also helped Indraprastha Apollo Hospital become a key centre that other doctors refer to. At Fortis Escorts he was later Chairman and Executive Director of its Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute.
He holds an MBBS, an MD (Medicine) and a DM (Gastroenterology), plus MAMS and FRCP (Glasgow). In Germany, University Hospital, Hamburg trained him in therapeutic endoscopy. He has been on the editorial board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, an American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy journal. In 2007 the Indian Society of Gastroenterology named him endoscopist of the year with the J. Mitra Olympus award. Medwell can book a consultation with him for you.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
Endoscopic treatment of digestive tract and bile duct problems. - Hepatology
Care for hepatitis, jaundice and Wilson's disease. - Pancreatic Disorders
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis. - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Treatment of Crohn's disease. - Acid & Ulcer Disease
Management of peptic ulcers and related symptoms.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD (Medicine)
- DM (Gastroenterology)
- MAMS
- FRCP (Glasgow)
- Fellowship in Therapeutic Endoscopy
University Hospital, Hamburg, Germany
Work Experience
- Chairman – Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Pan Max) and HOD – BLK-Max Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi • Present - Chairman and Executive Director – Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute
Fortis Escorts, New Delhi - Gastroenterologist
Moolchand Hospital, New Delhi - Gastroenterologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
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Who is Dr. Ajay Kumar?
Dr. Ajay Kumar is Chairman – Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Pan Max) and head of the BLK-Max Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, with more than 36 years of experience. He received the Dr B.C. Roy Award from the President of India for 2008.
What does Dr. Ajay Kumar specialise in?
Dr. Ajay Kumar specialises in gastroenterology, hepatology and therapeutic endoscopy. He treats conditions such as pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatitis, Crohn's disease, Wilson's disease and peptic ulcers. The right tests and treatment are decided after he reviews your history and reports. Medwell can help international patients book this consultation.
Where did Dr. Ajay Kumar train in therapeutic endoscopy?
Dr. Ajay Kumar completed a fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy at University Hospital, Hamburg, Germany. He later established therapeutic endoscopy at Moolchand Hospital and was named endoscopist of the year 2007 by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. International patients can arrange this consultation through Medwell.
What languages does Dr. Ajay Kumar speak?
Dr. Ajay Kumar sees patients in English and Hindi. If you are more comfortable in another language, for example Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, you can ask Medwell to arrange an interpreter when you book, so nothing is lost in translation during your appointment at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ajay Kumar from outside India?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ajay Kumar from outside India through Medwell. Send your latest reports and Medwell replies within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote for BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Medwell arranges the consultation and supports you with the visa invitation letter, travel, a hotel near the hospital and help during and after treatment. Your information is kept confidential.