Dr. Kunjahari Medhi

About Dr. Kunjahari Medhi

Dr. Kunjahari Medhi is Director Oncology and Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at Batra Cancer Centre, Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi — with 25+ years of experience, DM from AIIMS New Delhi, Gold Medal in MBBS, and international patient referrals from Somalia, Poland, Fiji, and Bangladesh.

25+ years of clinical experience; MBBS Gold Medalist — Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh (1994 awards); DM Medical Oncology — AIIMS, New Delhi (2007)
MBBS — Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh (1997); MD — Paediatrics, SN Medical College, Agra / Dr BR Ambedkar University (2002); DM — Medical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2007)
Post-doctoral Senior Residency — Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS (2 research dissertations: 1 clinical, 1 laboratory)
Director Oncology — Batra Cancer Centre, New Delhi; Principal Investigator — multiple clinical trials
Member — American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Oncologist of the Year Award (2015) — Brand Achievers; "Pratishruti Oncology Consultant Award" (2022, Assam)

OPD Schedule Of Dr. Kunjahari Medhi

Consultation Fees Rs. 700 /-

Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi

MON 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

TUE 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

WED 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

THU 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

FRI 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

SAT 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS (Gold Medal) — Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, 1997
MD — Paediatrics, SN Medical College, Agra / Dr BR Ambedkar University, 2002
DM — Medical Oncology, Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 2007

Fellowships & Special Training

Post-Doctoral Senior Residency — Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi (DM Programme with 2 research dissertations — clinical and laboratory)
Senior Research Associate — AIIMS, New Delhi (Research Project under CSIR, HRDG, Govt of India, 2007–2009)

Certifications & Accreditations

Member — American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Member — European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Haematological Malignancies (Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma)
Prostate Cancer
Pancreatic & Biliary Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian)
Hairy Cell Leukaemia

Sub-specialties

Haematological Oncology: Expert in haematological malignancies including leukaemia (including hairy cell leukaemia), lymphoma, myeloma, and autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT) — published in Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology and Journal of Clinical Oncology — a leading haemato-oncologist in New Delhi at Batra Cancer Centre.
Solid Tumour Medical Oncology: AIIMS-trained DM specialist managing all types of solid organ malignancies — chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and biological therapy — including complex multi-line regimens.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Chemotherapy (all solid organ and haematological cancers)
Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitors)
Targeted Therapy (EGFR, HER2, BRAF, ALK inhibitors)
Hormonal Therapy (Breast, Prostate Cancer)
Biological Therapy
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT)
Clinical Trial Protocols (as Principal Investigator)

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Kunjahari Medhi can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi — Director Oncology & Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, Batra Cancer Centre (Present, from September 2010)

Past Affiliations

Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram — Senior Director, Medical Oncology & Hemato-Oncology (Past)
Artemis Health Institute, Gurugram — Consultant Medical Oncologist (Past)
Action Cancer Hospital, New Delhi — Consultant Medical Oncologist (Past)
AIIMS, New Delhi — Senior Research Associate, CSIR Project (2007–2009)

Academic & Research Roles

Principal Investigator — multiple clinical trials in medical oncology
Chairman — Hospital Tumour Board, Batra Hospital
Involved in DNB Teaching Programme and nursing college teaching activities
Monthly OPDs in Northeast India (Guwahati, Dibrugarh)

Key Achievements

25+ years of clinical oncology practice
MBBS Gold Medal — Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh
DM Medical Oncology — AIIMS, New Delhi (India's premier cancer training institution)
Director Oncology — Batra Cancer Centre, New Delhi
Oncologist of the Year Award (2015) — Brand Achievers
Pratishruti Oncology Consultant Award (2022) — Guwahati, Assam

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Oncologist of the Year Award: Brand Achievers, New Delhi, October 2015
Pratishruti Oncology Consultant Award: Pratishruti Cancer and Palliative Care Trust, Guwahati, Assam, December 2022
Gold Medal in MBBS: Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, 1994
Blue Star Foundation Cash Award: Dibrugarh University, Assam, 1996
JR Srivastava Gold Medal: Best Research Paper in Paediatrics

Professional Memberships

American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Medhi K, Kumar L, Sharma A, Raina V, Kochupillai V, Dawar R, Sreedhar E. "Hairy cell leukaemia: Experience at a tertiary cancer centre in Northern India." Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. 2006; 27(1): 8–14.
Raina V, Medhi K, Deo S, Shukla NK, Mohanti BK, Rath GK. "Outcome of combined modality treatment of 412 cases of locally advanced breast cancer." ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium, San Francisco. September 2007 (Abstract ID 291).
Raina V, Medhi K, et al. "Pattern of relapse in 412 cases of locally advanced breast cancer from a single centre in India." Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2008; 26 (Suppl): Abstr 12012.
Medhi K, Kumar R, Chopra A, et al. "Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T cell lymphoma with hemophagocytosis: Complete remission with BFM 90 protocol." Journal of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology. 2008; 30(7): 558–561.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Immunotherapy outcomes in solid tumours
Haematological malignancies management (hairy cell leukaemia, lymphoma)
Locally advanced breast cancer: multi-line chemotherapy protocols

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Medical Oncology Consultation	₹800 – ₹1,500	$10 – $18
Chemotherapy (per cycle, regimen-dependent)	₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000	$240 – $1,800
Targeted Therapy (per month, drug-dependent)	₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$600 – $3,600
Immunotherapy (per cycle)	₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000	$960 – $3,000
Autologous SCT (one-time)	₹5,00,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,000 – $14,400

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Kunjahari Medhi use in Medical Oncology treatment?

Dr. Kunjahari Medhi employs comprehensive systemic cancer therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors), targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and autologous stem cell transplantation. His DM from AIIMS New Delhi — India's foremost cancer training institution — and Principal Investigator role in clinical trials ensure access to the latest evidence-based oncology treatments in New Delhi.

2. What conditions does Dr. Kunjahari Medhi specialize in treating?

Dr. Kunjahari Medhi specialises in breast cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, leukaemia (including hairy cell leukaemia), myeloma, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, head and neck cancers, and gynaecological cancers. International patients seeking the best medical oncologist in New Delhi consult him at Batra Cancer Centre.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Kunjahari Medhi?

Appointments with Dr. Kunjahari Medhi can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Kunjahari Medhi?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Kunjahari Medhi, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Kunjahari Medhi offer second opinions for Medical Oncology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their cancer diagnosis or chemotherapy / immunotherapy plan with an AIIMS-trained DM oncologist and Director of Oncology at Batra Cancer Centre, New Delhi.

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