Dr Ajay Kumar

Dr. Ajay Kumar is a distinguished gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 36 years of experience. He pioneered therapeutic endoscopy services in major Indian hospitals, making them key referral centers for gastroenterology and hepatology. Renowned for patient-focused and evidence-based care, he has significantly advanced digestive and liver disease treatments in India.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS
• MD (Medicine)
• DM (Gastroenterology)
• MAMS & FRCP (Glasgow)

Professional Experience:

• Chairman – Gastroenterology & Hepatology – Pan Max and HOD – BLK-Max Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (current)
• Chairman – Fortis Escorts (Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute)
• Executive Director – Fortis Escorts (Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute)
• Gastroenterologist – Mool Chand Hospital, New Delhi (established the Gastroenterology Department and started therapeutic endoscopy)
• Gastroenterologist – Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (developed it as a key referral center for therapeutic endoscopy and hepatology services and initiated a DNB course in Gastroenterology)

Awards and Achievements:

• Conferred the prestigious Dr. B. C. Roy Award by the President of India (2008)
• Member of the Editorial Board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the official journal of the American Society of GI Endoscopy
• Recipient of the J Mitra Olympus Award for Endoscopist of the Year (2007) by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Delivered numerous distinguished orations including Prof. Mehta Oration (API), SISCO Pentax Oration (SGEI), and Prof. K. L. Wig Memorial Oration (Delhi State API, Col. B)

Fellowship:

• Therapeutic endoscopy at University Hospital, Hamburg