Dr. Vijay Kumar

Senior Consultant - General Medicine

MBBS, MD

Experience: 14+ years

5 out of 5 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

English, Hindi



About

Dr. Vijay Kumar is an accomplished specialist in Geriatric Medicine with over 14 years of experience in the clinical and academic fields. An alumnus of AIIMS New Delhi, he has dedicated his career to improving elderly healthcare through patient care, teaching, and public health initiatives. Dr. Kumar has authored multiple research papers, contributed to book chapters, and played a key role in national awareness campaigns on healthy ageing. He is also a recognised BLS and ACLS instructor.

Experience

    • Senior Consultant & Head, Primus Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
    • Assistant Professor, AIIMS New Delhi 
    • Senior Resident, AIIMS New Delhi

Language

  • English, Hindi

Qualification

    • MBBS – Pt B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak 
    • MD (Geriatric Medicine) – AIIMS, New Delhi 
    • Certificate Course – Instructor in BLS and ACLS

Awards & Achievements

    • Recognised faculty for postgraduate teaching in Geriatric Medicine at AIIMS
    • Established training programs for PHC and CHC doctors under NPHCE
    • Active contributor to research on Alzheimer’s, cognitive health, and elderly well-being
    • Author of book chapters on elderly health challenges, including osteoporosis management

Memberships

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Research & Publications

    • Estimation of Tau and Phosphorylated Tau181 in Alzheimer’s & Mild Cognitive Impairment – PLOS ONE (2016)
    • Effect of deep tissue laser therapy on peripheral neuropathic pain – BMC Geriatrics (2019)
    • Very-Late Onset Mania Episode – Int. Journal of Contemporary Medical Research (2019)
    • Conducting virtual geriatric medicine exams during COVID-19 – Ann Geriatrics Educ Med Sci (2021)
    • Assessment of mental health in the elderly during COVID-19 – Asian Journal of Psychiatry (2021)

Specialization

    • Hypertension
    • Diabetes
    • Sarcopenic Obesity
    • Chronic Constipation 
    • Sexual Dysfunction 
    • Cognitive & Mental Health
    • Dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease)
    • Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention
    • Geriatric Syndromes
    • Preventive Care
    • Immunisations (Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles)

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