Dr. Meenu Walia

Dr. Meenu Walia

Dr. Meenu Walia is Chairman – Medical Oncology (Breast, Gynaecology & Thoracic) with 36+ years of experience. She is the first DNB Medical Oncologist of India and has extensive expertise in solid and haematological cancers, with a strong focus on breast, gynaecological, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

About Dr. Meenu Walia

Dr. Meenu Walia is the Chairman – Medical Oncology (Breast, Gynaecology & Thoracic) and is currently working at Max Healthcare. She is recognised as the first DNB Medical Oncologist in India. With 36+ years of overall professional experience, she brings decades of clinical leadership in internal medicine, medical oncology, and haematology.


Professional Experience

Dr. Meenu Walia’s professional experience includes:

  • Currently working at Max Healthcare
  • 26 years of experience in Medicine, with over 15 years in Medical Oncology and Haematology
  • Director – Medical Oncology, Dharamshila Hospital & Research Centre
  • Senior Resident, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi

Education & Training

  • DNB – Medical Oncology
  • MD – Internal Medicine, University of Delhi
  • MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College

Clinical Expertise & Special Interests

Dr. Walia’s areas of special interest include:

  • All solid and haematological cancers
  • Management of solid and haemato-lymphoid tumours
  • Special focus on breast, gynaecological, and gastrointestinal cancers
  • Clinical research and work as Principal Investigator for multiple randomised, multicentric international clinical trials

Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
  • Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
  • Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
  • Association of Physicians of India (API)
  • Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine (JIACM)
  • Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Certificate for Excellence in Healthcare, India Today Group (2015)
  • Featured in “Luminaries in Healthcare”, Mail Today (December 2015)
  • Prof. K. L. Wig Oration Award, Association of Physicians of India (2015)
  • Award for Excellence in Medical Services, Indian Medical Association (East Delhi) (2014)
  • “The Illustrious Brands – Making India Proud” Award, Mail Today (May 2017)
  • Super Mother Recognition, Indian Medical Association, Delhi (May 2017)
  • Bharat Jyoti Award for meritorious services and outstanding performance (May 2017)