Doctor Profile
Dr. Ajay Kumar Chairman - Gastroenterology & Hepatology - Pan Max and HOD - BLK-Max Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases
Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary Sciences
MBBS,MD,DM
BLK Max Hospital, Delhi, India
36 years
About Dr. Ajay Kumar
- Dr. Ajay Kumar is a distinguished name in the field of Gastroenterology. With an experience of over 36 years, he has extended his services to patients hailing from different parts of the country.
Education and Training
- MBBS from Punjab University (1980)
- MD (Medicine) from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh (1984)
- DM (Gastroenterology) from Delhi University / Maulana Azad Medical College (1987)
- Fellowship in Therapeutic Endoscopy, University Hospital Hamburg, Germany
- FRCP (Glasgow) & MAMS (Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences)
Awards & Achievements
Dr B. C. Roy Award (2008) — one of the highest medical honours in India
J. Mitra Olympus Award – Endoscopist of the Year (2007) by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
International Service Award by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2018)
Authored over 40 publications in national and international journals, 20+ conference papers, and contributed 17 book chapters
Area of Expertise
- Pancreatico-biliary diseases (e.g., gallstones, bile duct disorders)
- Luminal gastroenterology (intestinal & stomach disorders)
- Advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP and other interventional endoscopic procedures
- Liver diseases, hepatology and digestive system disorders
Work Experience
- Chairman & HOD of the Institute for Digestive & Liver Diseases at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Additional Director at Fortis Escorts Liver & Digestive Diseases Institute, New Delhi
- Past Consultant roles at Moolchand Hospital, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, and G.B. Pant Hospital – all in New Delhi
- Over 30+ years of experience in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy
Professional Memberships
- Indian Medical Association
- Indian Association for the Study of Liver
- Association of Physicians of India
- Society of GI Endoscopy of India
- European Society of GI Endoscopy
- American Gastroenterology Association
- Editorial board member for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Asian Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, and Gastroenterology