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Dr. (Sqn.Ldr) HS Darling

Medical Oncologist

Dr. (Sqn.Ldr) HS Darling

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15+ years of experience

DNB, MBBS, MD
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurgaon - India

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    Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. (Sqn.Ldr) HS Darling

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lung Cancer (NSCLC, SCLC — Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy)
    • Breast Cancer (Medical Oncology — Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Hormone Therapy)
    • Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colon, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas)
    • Haematological Malignancies (Lymphoma, Leukaemia, Multiple Myeloma)
    • Genitourinary Cancers (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
    • Head & Neck Cancers
    • Thyroid Cancer (Medical Oncology)
    • Sarcomas and Rare Tumours
    • Unknown Primary (Cancer of Unknown Primary — CUP)
    • Cancer Survivorship and Long-Term Follow-Up

    Sub-specialties

    • ESMO-Certified & MRCP(UK) — European + UK-Credentialed Oncologist: Dr. HS Darling holds both the MRCP (UK) (Royal Colleges of Physicians, United Kingdom) and ECMO (European Certificate in Medical Oncology — ESMO) — a rare dual international credential that places him among the few Indian oncologists with both UK physician membership and European oncology certification. Combined with DNB Medical Oncology training at Army Hospital R&R (New Delhi) — one of India's premier oncology training institutions — this provides an internationally benchmarked standard of cancer care.
    • Military-Trained Oncologist (IAF Squadron Leader): A former Squadron Leader in the Indian Air Force, Dr. Darling's military medical training at Army Hospital R&R ensures a high-discipline, protocol-driven approach to oncology. Army Hospital R&R is one of India's highest-volume tertiary cancer centres, providing comprehensive training in solid and haematological malignancies, molecular diagnostics, and multidisciplinary tumour boards.
    • Molecular Oncology & Precision Medicine: Expert in molecular diagnosis (NGS, biomarker testing), chemotherapy, immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors), and targeted therapy for both solid tumours and haematological malignancies. 28 publications on ResearchGate (cited by 59) reflect active research engagement in evidence-based oncology — relevant to international patients seeking precision cancer treatment in Gurgaon.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Chemotherapy (All regimens — Curative and Palliative)
    • Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitors — PD-1/PD-L1)
    • Targeted Therapy (Molecular Targeted Agents)
    • Hormone Therapy (Breast, Prostate Cancer)
    • Molecular Diagnosis (Next-Generation Sequencing — NGS; Biomarker Testing)
    • Bone Marrow Biopsy & Aspiration (Haematological Malignancies)
    • Port-a-Cath / PICC Insertion
    • Tumour Board Participation (Multidisciplinary)
    • Palliative Care (Symptom Management)
    • Cancer Survivorship Management

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Guru Gobind Singh Medical College (GGSMC), Faridkot, Punjab, India (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences), 2003
    • MD — General Medicine — Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), New Delhi, India, 2013
    • DNB — Medical Oncology — Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), New Delhi, India, 2016

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • MRCP (UK) — Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, United Kingdom
    • ECMO — European Certificate in Medical Oncology — European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
    • Military Medical Training — Indian Air Force Medical Service (Squadron Leader rank)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Delhi Medical Council Registration
    • MRCP (UK) — Royal Colleges of Physicians
    • ECMO — European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
    • Member — European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
    • Member — Delhi Oncology Forum
    • Member — Young Oncologists Group of India (YOGI)
    • Member — Yodhas (Cancer Care Group)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Artemis Hospital, Gurugram — Associate Consultant, Medical Oncology & Hemato-Oncology, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Indian Air Force Medical Service — Squadron Leader (Sqn.Ldr), Medical Officer / Medical Oncology (career period before 2016)
    • Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), New Delhi — MD (General Medicine) Resident (2010–2013); DNB (Medical Oncology) Resident (2013–2016)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • 28 publications on ResearchGate; cited by 59 researchers
    • Active member — ESMO, Delhi Oncology Forum, YOGI, Yodhas

    Key Achievements

    • MRCP (UK) — Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK
    • ECMO (European Certificate in Medical Oncology) — ESMO
    • DNB Medical Oncology + MD General Medicine — Army Hospital R&R, New Delhi
    • Former Sqn.Ldr (Squadron Leader) — Indian Air Force Medical Service
    • "College Color" Award — Graduation (Felicitated at Degree College)
    • 28 publications; cited by 59 researchers (ResearchGate)

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