Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma

Medical Oncology, Immunotherapy & Precision Medicine

  • Experience: 35 Years
  • Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
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Vice Chairman – Medical Oncology

Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma is one of India’s most eminent medical oncologists, with a distinguished career spanning over 35 years. A former Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, he has been at the forefront of cancer research and treatment in India for decades. He is globally recognized for his pioneering work in Gallbladder and Gastrointestinal cancers, having shaped national treatment guidelines and mentored hundreds of oncologists worldwide.

Prof. Sharma is celebrated for combining the highest levels of academic rigor with a compassionate, patient-centered clinical approach.

  • AIIMS Leadership Legacy: During his long tenure at AIIMS, New Delhi, he led the country’s most prestigious oncology department. He was instrumental in conducting landmark Phase III clinical trials that have redefined how cancers like unresectable gallbladder cancer are treated globally.
  • Global Research Authority: With over 350 peer-reviewed research papers, his work is frequently cited in high-impact journals like The Lancet Oncology and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. He is a regular invited speaker at ASCO (USA) and ESMO (Europe) meetings.
  • International Experience: He served as an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Cancer Care Manitoba, Canada, bringing a global perspective to his practice in India.
  • Award-Winning Excellence: He is a recipient of the prestigious ASCO IDEA Award (2002) and the Oncology Research Award (2019) for his breakthrough research in gastrointestinal malignancies.

Prof. Sharma specializes in the systemic management of complex and advanced-stage malignancies using the “New Age” of oncology tools.

Conditions & Diseases Treated:

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers: A global expert in Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreatic, and Colorectal cancers.
  • Thoracic Cancers: Advanced Lung cancer management using targeted agents.
  • Women’s Cancers: Comprehensive care for Breast and Gynecological malignancies.
  • Blood Cancers: Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Chronic Leukemias.
  • Genitourinary Cancers: Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney cancers.
  • Rare & Complex Tumors: Expert management of Sarcomas, Melanomas, and tumors of unknown primary.

Specialized Medical Procedures:

  • Immunotherapy: Utilizing checkpoint inhibitors to reactivate the body’s immune system against tumors.
  • Targeted Molecular Therapy: Using precision drugs (TKIs and Monoclonal Antibodies) based on genetic profiling.
  • Hormonal Therapy: Advanced management for hormone-sensitive breast and prostate cancers.
  • Personalized Chemotherapy: Tailored high-precision systemic regimens to minimize toxicity.
  • Genetic Counseling: Expert assessment for hereditary cancer syndromes (BRCA, Lynch Syndrome).
  • Vice Chairman: Medical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Present).
  • Professor & Head of Department: Medical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2022–2023).
  • Professor: Medical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2012–2022).
  • Associate Professor: Medical Oncology & Hematology, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
  • Core Member: National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).
  • MBBS: Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur.
  • MD (General Medicine): Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur.
  • DM (Medical Oncology): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1998).
  • Certifications: Advanced training and fellowships in Canada, Europe, and the USA.

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Max Super Speciality Hospital , Saket

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Delhi-NCR

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