Dr. Meenu Walia

Dr. MeenuWalia holds the distinction of being India’s first DNB Medical Oncologist, with a wealth of experience and contributions in the field:

Professional Journey:

• Over 26 years of expertise in medicine, including more than 15 years focused on Medical Oncology and Haematology.
• Currently serving as the Director of Medical Oncology at Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre.
• Previously worked as a Senior Resident at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi.

Education & Credentials:

• DNB in Medical Oncology.
• MD in Internal Medicine from the University of Delhi.
• MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College.

Professional Memberships:

• Active member of prestigious organizations like the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), among others.

Accolades & Recognitions:

• Recognized for excellence in healthcare by the India Today group in 2015.
• Featured in the book “Luminaries In Healthcare” by Mail Today in December 2015.
• Received awards such as the Prof. K. L. Wig Oration by the Association of Physicians Of India in 2015 and the Excellence in Medical Services award by the Indian Medical Association (East Delhi) in 2014.
• Honored with “The Illustrious Brands – Making India Proud” award and the “Super Mother Recognition” by Indian Medical Association.

Specialties & Contributions:

• Actively involved in clinical research and serves as a Principal Investigator for various international clinical trials.
• Expertise in managing Solid and Haemato-lymphoid tumors, with a keen interest in Breast, Gynaecological, and Gastrointestinal Cancers.

Authored the book “Tips For Happiness in the Shadow of Cancer” published in multiple languages and contributed to oncology chapters and publications in national and international journals.