About Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma

Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma is a renowned medical oncologist with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Vice Chairman of Medical Oncology at Max Healthcare. He previously held significant roles at AIIMS, New Delhi, including Head of the Department of Medical Oncology. He is known for his expertise in treating complex cancers, pioneering research, and a patient-centric approach.

Work Experience

• Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma is currently working at Max Healthcare
• Prof. & Head of the Department AIIMS (2022 to2023)
• Professor AIIMS – Medical Oncology (2012 to2022)
• Additional Prof. AIIMS – Medical Oncology (2008 to 2012)
• Associate Prof. AIIMS – Medical Oncology (2004 to 2008)
• Assistant Prof. AIIMS – Medical Oncology (1999 to 2003)
• Senior Resident AIIMS – Medical Oncology (1992 to 1998)

Education & Training

• M.B.B.S
• MD (General Medicine)
• DM (Medical Oncology)

Memberships

• Associations 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
• Multi National Association of Supportive care in Cancer

Awards

• Awarded Membership of National Academy of Medical Science in 2015
• Honor of presenting oral paper at prestigious Annual meetings of American Society of Clinical Oncology in 2009, European Society for Medical Oncology 2018
• Awarded ISMPO Oration at Biennial ISMPO-ISO meeting at Indore November 2019- “Gallbladder cancer: Plethora of Research Potent
• Awarded first prize in “Oncology Research Award” year 2019 in clinical research by AllMS, New Delhi. Title: Modified gemcitabine and oxaliplatin or gemcitabine and cisplatin in unresectable gallbladder cancer: Results of a phase Ill randomised controlled trial.
• Awarded “Excellence Award in the Field of Medical Oncology” by Chancellor of NIMS University Jaipur Rajasthan on 25th March 2022
• ASCO IDEA Award 2002
• Over 350 research papers