Dr. Vijay Kumar

Senior Consultant

General & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Qualification:

MBBS, MS

Experience:30+ Years

Rating:Patient Satisfaction Rate: 5 | Rating: 5/5 ⭐

Languages:English, Hindi

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About

Dr. Vijay Kumar is a distinguished Nuclear Medicine specialist with over three decades of experience in thyroid disorders, molecular imaging, and public health. He holds a PhD in Thyroid & Molecular Biology and is certified as a Radiological Safety Officer. Dr. Vijay Kumar has served in top medical institutions across India, received multiple national honors, and contributed significantly to research, education, and healthcare awareness.

Experience

April 2022 – March 2023: Served as a PET Consultant & Thyroid Specialist in private practice, providing advanced PET imaging and therapeutic services.
January 2021 – March 2022: Held the position of Senior Consultant, Associate Professor & Head, PET Molecular Imaging at The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad. He managed PET, SPECT, therapy wards, and ensured AERB compliance. Awarded "Best Services Year 2021".
May 2019 – December 2020: Practiced independently, offering consultation in PET imaging and AERB/NABH compliance for hospitals.
February 2015 – April 2019: Worked as Consultant Incharge & Assistant Professor, Nuclear Medicine at U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad. Actively participated in academic and research programs.
April 2014 – February 2015: Served as Senior Consultant & HOD, Nuclear Medicine at Pushpanjali Crosslay Max Hospital, NCR Delhi.
April 2008 – March 2014: Ran a private Thyroid Clinic, focusing on clinical thyroidology, awareness programs, and authored public health literature.
2005 – 2008: Worked at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Delhi as Clinical Assistant/Junior Consultant in PET and gamma camera imaging.
2003 – 2005: Served as Assistant Professor & Consultant Thyroid Specialist at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Nepal, and underwent bioinformatics training in Bangkok.
2000 – 2003: Consultant and Head of Nuclear Medicine at Advanced Diagnostics, Amritsar, conducting awareness camps and international presentations.
1997 – 2000: DST Young Scientist leading a project on thyroid hormone receptor, wrote awareness book Iodine Sainik.
1995 – 1997: Senior Research Fellow at SGPGIMS, Lucknow, working on iodine deficiency and ICCIDD collaboration.
1994 – 1995: Registrar, Nuclear Medicine at Medwin Hospitals, Hyderabad, trained in SPECT & radioiodine therapy.
1991 – 1993: Junior Resident in Nuclear Medicine at INMAS, Delhi, later trained in Nuclear Medicine at BARC, Mumbai.

Awards & Achievements

Star Award – Assam Cancer Care Foundation (2024)
Best Services Award – Gujarat Cancer Society (2021)
Scroll of Honour – UCMS Alumni Association, New Delhi (2011)
Academic Excellence Award – Indian Medical Association, Amritsar (2002)
Best Essay cum Talk Award – Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai (1992)

Specialization & Expertise

Nuclear Medicine
Thyroid Disorders (Clinical Thyroidology)
PET & SPECT Imaging
Radioiodine Therapy
Molecular Imaging
Cancer Imaging & Therapy
AERB/NABH Compliance and Training
Bioinformatics (Basic Training)
Medical Research & Academic Training
Public Health Education on Iodine Deficiency Disorders

Qualifications

M.D. (Nuclear Medicine) from INMAS, University of Delhi (1994)
M.B.B.S. from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur University (1988)
Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR) at SGPGIMS, Lucknow (1995–1997)
DST Young Scientist Fellowship by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India (1997–2000)
IAEA Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine Applications (2006)
Certified Training in Disaster Management, BLS & ACLS by Govt. of Gujarat – GCRI (2021–2022)
Workshop on Nuclear Medicine Techniques at BARC, Mumbai (1994)

Clinical Interests

Thyroid Disorders and Radioiodine Therapy

Specializing in diagnosing and managing thyroid conditions using nuclear medicine techniques, including radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) & Gamma Camera SPECT Imaging

Expert in advanced molecular imaging for oncology and metabolic disorders, using PET and SPECT technologies for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Cancer Imaging and Targeted Radionuclide Therapy

Focused on nuclear imaging for early cancer detection and therapeutic interventions using radiopharmaceuticals.

Research

DST Young Scientist Research Project on thyroid hormone receptor gene expression.
Senior Research Fellow at SGPGIMS on iodine deficiency disorders.
Authored books: Iodine Sainik and Chamatkar Ka Rahasya.
Presented papers at international conferences (IAEA-supported workshops).
Developed IEC materials for public health awareness.
Contributed editorials to healthcare and scientific bulletins.