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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Niraj Kumar is a highly experienced General Physician and Senior Consultant in General Medicine at ShardaCare Healthcity, Greater Noida, and also consults at Amrit Multispeciality Clinic. With over 16 years of clinical expertise, he earned his MBBS from the prestigious Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry - one of India's most esteemed medical institutions and his MD in General Medicine from Command Hospital, Indian Armed Forces, Western Command, Chandimandir, affiliated with Pt. B.D. Sharma Medical University, Rohtak. He is fluent in English and Hindi. Dr. Kumar brings a uniquely distinguished background to civilian medical practice, having served with the Indian Armed Forces and the United Nations. He served as Chief Medical Officer / Commandant (Medical) for the Central Armed Police Forces Hospital (Government of India), managing a 200-bedded specialty hospital, and as a Senior Medical Officer for the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo for which he was awarded the United Nations Medal for his medical services in Africa. He has also received multiple commendations for his active medical service during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting his dedication to frontline healthcare in the most challenging of circumstances. Clinically, Dr. Kumar specialises in chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, infectious diseases, respiratory conditions, and critical care, with additional expertise spanning cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, and neurology. He is highly skilled in advanced medical procedures including paracentesis, intercostal drain (ICD) insertion, and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. He is actively involved in clinical research and has published in international journals on Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19 patient management.

Summary

Education & Qualifications

  • MD (General Medicine) – Command Hospital, Indian Armed Forces, Western Command, Chandimandir (Affiliated with Pt. B.D. Sharma Medical University, Rohtak)

Clinical Experience

  • PresentSenior Consultant – General Medicine, ShardaCare Healthcity, Greater NoidaConsultant – General Medicine, Amrit Multispeciality Clinic, Greater Noida
  • Chief Medical Officer / Commandant (Medical)Central Armed Police Forces Hospital, Government of India (200-bedded Specialty Hospital)
  • Senior Medical OfficerUnited Nations Mission, Democratic Republic of Congo

Research & Publications

  • Dr. Kumar is actively involved in clinical research and has authored 2 international publications focusing on Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19 patient management, including work published in the International Journal of Health & Clinical Research.

How Dr. Niraj Kumar Reviews Content on OnlyMyHealth

Dr. Kumar ensures clinical accuracy of all assigned general medicine and internal medicine articles by cross-referencing content with the latest evidence-based guidelines from the Association of Physicians of India (API) and standard internal medicine protocols. He reviews materials to ensure that advice on chronic disease management, infectious diseases, and general adult health is scientifically sound, empathetic, and practically supportive before approving it for publication.

  • Alumni OfMBBS – JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), Pondicherry
  • Area Of Expertise
    • Chronic Disease Management
    • Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2) & Metabolic Disorders
    • Hypertension
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Respiratory & Chest Diseases
    • Critical Care
    • Cardiology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Nephrology
    • Neurology
    • Advanced Procedures: Paracentesis, ICD Insertion, Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
  • Certification:
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA) – Member
    • Association of Physicians of India (API) – Member
  • Honors Awards:
    • United Nations Medal – Awarded for Medical Services during the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
    • Multiple Commendations – Active Medical Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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200+ medical reviewers in network
17 Years of Trusted Health Content