Max Super Speciality Hospital, Gurgaon – India
About Dr. Kumud Rai
Dr. (Col.) Kumud Rai is Principal Director of Vascular Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi — a pioneer and one of India's foremost Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons with 46+ years of experience, MBBS and MS from AFMC Pune, Fellowship in Vascular Surgery from Erasmus University Hospital Rotterdam, Holland (1991–93), FACS (American College of Surgeons, USA), past President of the Vascular Society of India, Vice President of the International Society for Vascular Surgery (ISVS), Tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons (UK), and decorated Sena Medal awardee for service in the Kargil War.
- MBBS — AFMC, Pune (1978); MS (General Surgery) — AFMC, Pune (1984); Fellowship in Vascular Surgery — Erasmus University Hospital Rotterdam, Holland (1991–93); FACS — American College of Surgeons, USA; Tutor — Royal College of Surgeons, UK
- 46+ years; Principal Director Vascular Surgery — Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (also Patparganj and Gurgaon); pioneer of Vascular Surgery as a specialty in India; established separate vascular surgery units across India; past President — Vascular Society of India; Vice President — ISVS (International Society for Vascular Surgery); Head of Vascular Surgery — Army Hospital R&R Delhi (2000–05); Professor — AFMC Pune; MCh Examiner; trained and mentored 200,000+ patients; Sena Medal (President of India) — Kargil War; Presidential Citation Award; Pioneer in Vascular Surgery Award — INDOVASC; KL Chopra Oration 2011 — IMA Delhi
- Member — World Federation of Vascular Societies (WFVS); American College of Surgeons (ACS); Vascular Society of India (VSI)
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Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune University, Maharashtra, India, 1978
- MS (General Surgery) — Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune University, Maharashtra, India, 1984
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Vascular Surgery — Erasmus University Hospital Rotterdam, Holland (The Netherlands), 1991–1993
- FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) — American College of Surgeons (ACS), USA
- Tutor — Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), UK
- MCh Programme Examiner (Vascular Surgery) — India
Certifications & Accreditations
- Delhi Medical Council Registration
- World Federation of Vascular Societies (WFVS) — Member
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) — FACS
- Vascular Society of India (VSI) — Past President
- International Society for Vascular Surgery (ISVS) — Past Vice President
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Aortic Aneurysm (Open Repair & EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)
- Carotid Artery Disease (Carotid Endarterectomy & Carotid Body Tumours)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (Peripheral Bypass Surgery)
- Varicose Veins (Laser / Radiofrequency Ablation — RFA)
- Dialysis Access (AV Fistula / AV Grafts)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Vascular Malformations
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Limb Ischaemia (Critical Limb Ischaemia / CLI)
- Renal Artery Stenosis
Sub-specialties
- Pioneer of Vascular Surgery as a Specialty in India (Holland-Trained): Fellowship in Vascular Surgery from Erasmus University Hospital Rotterdam, Holland (1991–93) — credited with establishing vascular surgery as a distinct surgical specialty in India and setting up separate vascular surgery units in top hospitals nationwide — the founder-pioneer of vascular and endovascular surgery Max Hospital Saket New Delhi India with 46 years of experience.
- Aortic & Carotid Endovascular Surgery: Expert in aortic aneurysm repair (open & EVAR), carotid endarterectomy, carotid body tumour surgery, and renal artery interventions — a leading aortic and carotid vascular surgeon Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket New Delhi India with FACS and ISVS Vice Presidency.
- Varicose Veins, DVT & Dialysis Access: Specialist in varicose vein laser/RFA, DVT management, AV fistula and graft formation for dialysis access — a comprehensive varicose vein and dialysis access surgeon New Delhi India who has mentored entire generations of Indian vascular surgeons.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Body Tumour Resection
- Peripheral Bypass Surgery (Aorto-femoral, Fem-distal)
- Varicose Vein Surgery (Laser / RFA)
- AV Fistula & AV Graft (Dialysis Access)
- Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis
- DVT Treatment (Pharmacological & Catheter-Directed)
- Vascular Malformation Surgery
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Max Super Speciality Hospital, 1 & 2, Press Enclave Marg, Saket, New Delhi — Principal Director, Vascular Surgery (Present)
- Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, New Delhi — Vascular Surgeon (Present)
- Max Super Specialty Hospital, Gurgaon — Vascular Surgeon (Present)
Past Affiliations & Career (Indian Army Medical Corps)
- Head of Department (Vascular Surgery) — Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi, 2000–2005
- Professor (Surgery & Vascular Surgery) — Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 2005–2006
- Associate Professor (Surgery) — AFMC, Pune, 1993–1997
- Assistant Professor (Surgery) — AFMC, Pune, 1984–1987
- Specialist — Armed Forces Medical Services (Medicine & Oncology), 1977–2002
Key Achievements
- 46+ years; Pioneer of Vascular Surgery as a distinct surgical specialty in India
- Established vascular surgery units in premier hospitals across India
- Past President — Vascular Society of India; Past Vice President — ISVS
- FACS (American College of Surgeons); Tutor — Royal College of Surgeons, UK
- 200,000+ patients treated; trained and mentored multiple generations of Indian vascular surgeons
- Sena Medal — President of India (Kargil War service)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Honours
- Sena Medal — President of India (for exemplary service during the Kargil War, Indian Army)
- Presidential Citation Award — Vascular Surgery Society of America (SVS)
- Pioneer in Vascular Surgery Award — INDOVASC
- KL Chopra Oration 2011 — IMA, New Delhi Branch
- Seva Ratan Award — Sevayatan Hospital, Jaipur
Professional Memberships
- World Federation of Vascular Societies (WFVS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) — FACS
- Vascular Society of India (VSI) — Past President
- International Society for Vascular Surgery (ISVS) — Past Vice President
Research & Publications
Publications
- Numerous publications in national and international journals on vascular and endovascular surgery (confirmed via Max Hospital and Vaidam profiles).
- Organized workshops and CME sessions; prolific speaker at national and international vascular surgery conferences.
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Vascular Surgery Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 | $12 – $24 |
| EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) | ₹3,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $3,600 – $9,600 |
| Carotid Endarterectomy | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Peripheral Bypass Surgery | ₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000 | $1,800 – $4,800 |
| Varicose Vein Surgery (Laser / RFA) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 | $600 – $1,800 |
*Indicative estimates only. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Dr. (Col.) Kumud Rai known for?
Dr. (Col.) Kumud Rai is recognised as the pioneer of Vascular Surgery as a distinct surgical specialty in India — trained at Erasmus University Hospital Rotterdam Holland (1991–93), FACS (American College of Surgeons), past President of the Vascular Society of India, past Vice President of ISVS, Tutor at Royal College of Surgeons UK, decorated with the Sena Medal by the President of India, and Principal Director of Vascular Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, New Delhi, with 46+ years of experience.
2. What conditions does Dr. Kumud Rai specialise in treating?
He specialises in aortic aneurysm (open and EVAR), carotid artery surgery, peripheral bypass surgery, varicose veins (laser/RFA), dialysis access (AV fistula/graft), DVT, critical limb ischaemia, and vascular malformations. International patients seeking India's foremost vascular surgeon in New Delhi consult him at Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Kumud Rai?
Appointments 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. Kumud Rai?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance 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.
6. Does Dr. Kumud Rai offer second opinions for vascular surgery cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients wishing to review their aortic, carotid, peripheral, or venous vascular surgery plan with this pioneer vascular surgeon at Max Hospital Saket, New Delhi, India.
