Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma
Chairman of Medical Oncology
MBBS, MD, DM
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · Saket, New Delhi
35 yrs
Total experience
35 yrs
As specialist
About Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma
Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma is the Chairman of Medical Oncology at Max Healthcare. With over 35 years of experience in the field, he has held senior academic and clinical positions, most recently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) from 2022 to 2023.
He earned his MBBS, followed by an MD in General Medicine and a DM in Medical Oncology. His career at AIIMS progressed through roles as Professor of Medical Oncology (2012‑2022), Additional Professor (2008‑2012), Associate Professor (2004‑2008), Assistant Professor (1999‑2003) and Senior Resident (1992‑1998).
Prof. Sharma’s expertise lies in medical oncology and cancer care. He has contributed to over 350 research papers and has been recognised with numerous honours, including membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (2015), the ISMPO Oration (2019), the AIIMS Oncology Research Award (2019), the Excellence Award in Medical Oncology from NIMS University (2022), and the ASCO IDEA Award (2002). He is a member of prominent societies such as the Association of Physicians of India, Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology, Indian Society of Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology, and the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer.
Currently, he consults at Max Healthcare facilities in Saket and Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. His clinical focus includes the diagnosis and management of various cancers, with particular involvement in gallbladder cancer research. Patients can access his services through the Max Healthcare website or app, with video consultations also available.
Education
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MBBS
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MD
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DM
Experience
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Max Healthcare
Currently working here -
Professor & Head of the Department
AIIMS
2022 – 2023
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Professor
AIIMS · Medical Oncology
2012 – 2022
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Additional Professor
AIIMS · Medical Oncology
2008 – 2012
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Associate Professor
AIIMS · Medical Oncology
2004 – 2008
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Assistant Professor
AIIMS · Medical Oncology
1999 – 2003
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Senior Resident
AIIMS · Medical Oncology
1992 – 1998
Conditions Treated
Awards & Recognition
- Awarded membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences in 2015.
- Presented an oral paper at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in 2009.
- Presented an oral paper at the annual meeting of the European Society for Medical Oncology in 2018.
- Awarded the ISMPO Oration at the Biennial ISMPO-ISO meeting in Indore in November 2019 for work on gallbladder cancer.
- Awarded first prize in the AIIMS Oncology Research Award in 2019 for clinical research on gemcitabine and oxaliplatin or gemcitabine and cisplatin in unresectable gallbladder cancer.
- Awarded the Excellence Award in the Field of Medical Oncology by the Chancellor of NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 25 March 2022.
- ASCO IDEA Award, 2002.
- The profile notes more than 350 research papers.
Registrations & Memberships
Memberships
- Association of Physicians of India
- Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology
- Indian Society of Oncology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- European Society for Medical Oncology
- Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
FAQs
How can I book an online appointment with Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma? ▾
Online appointments can be made via the Max Healthcare website or the Max MyHealth app; the appointment helpline is +91 926 888 0303.
Where does Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma practice? ▾
He practices at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket; Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket; and Max Institute of Cancer Care, Lajpat Nagar.
How much experience does Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma have? ▾
He has over 35 years of experience.
What are Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma's educational qualifications? ▾
His qualifications are MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and DM in Medical Oncology.
What is Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma's area of specialisation? ▾
His specialisation is Medical Oncology and Cancer Care / Oncology.
Does Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma offer video consultations? ▾
Yes, video consultations are available.
What is the consultation fee of Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma? ▾
The consultation fee can be checked on the website or Max MyHealth app, or by calling +91 926 888 0303.
What are the consultation timings for Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma? ▾
Consultation timings vary by hospital: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket; Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket; and Max Institute of Cancer Care, Lajpat Nagar. Please refer to the profile for hospital‑specific timings before booking.
What is Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma's current position? ▾
He is Chairman of Medical Oncology at Max Healthcare.
What honors and awards has Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma received? ▾
He has received the National Academy of Medical Sciences membership (2015), ASCO oral paper awards (2009, 2018), ISMPO Oration (2019), AIIMS Oncology Research Award (2019), Excellence Award in Medical Oncology from NIMS University (2022), and the ASCO IDEA Award (2002), among others.
Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma