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)











