Prof. (Dr.) Atul Sharma is an eminent medical oncologist with over 27 years of clinical, academic, and research experience. He previously served as Professor & Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr. Sharma has presented papers at prestigious forums like the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). With more than 350 research papers to his credit, he is recognized for advancing the understanding and treatment of gallbladder, gastrointestinal, and other cancers through innovative therapies and large-scale clinical studies.
Educational Qualification:
- MBBS
- MD (General Medicine)
- DM (Medical Oncology)
Professional Experience:
- Currently serving as Vice Chairman – Medical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Professor & Head of the Department, AIIMS (2022–2023)
- Professor – Medical Oncology, AIIMS (2012–2022)
- Additional Professor – AIIMS (2008–2012)
- Associate Professor – AIIMS (2004–2008)
- Assistant Professor – AIIMS (1999–2003)
- Senior Resident – AIIMS (1992–1998)
Awards & Achievements:
- Membership of National Academy of Medical Science (2015)
- ASCO IDEA Award (2002)
- ISMPO Oration Award, Biennial ISMPO-ISO Meeting, Indore (2019)
- First Prize – Oncology Research Award, AIIMS (2019)
- Excellence Award in Medical Oncology – NIMS University, Jaipur (2022)
- Invited speaker at ASCO (2009) and ESMO (2018) annual meetings
- Over 350 research publications in leading medical journals
Professional Membership:
- Associations of Physicians of India
- Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology
- Indian Society of Oncology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Multi-National Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Publications:
- More than 350 research papers in national and international journals