Dr. Vineet Nakra is an Indian physician currently working as Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist in Delhi NCR and is the Founder Chairman of Lenus Oncology Institute. He is also the Director of Department of Oncology at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Amethi.
With nine years of experience as a practicing Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Vineet Nakra is dedicated to excellence in cancer care. Currently a Senior Consultant in Delhi NCR & UP, Dr. Nakra’s clinical focus lies in providing patients with cutting-edge treatments while offering compassionate, personalized care. His experience spans premier institutions, including Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, where he honed his skills in proton therapy and advanced cancer care.
Driven by a commitment to excellence and empathy, Dr. Nakra believes in an individualized approach to cancer care. His goal is to provide every patient with the highest quality treatment available while minimizing their financial and emotional burdens.
Dr. Nakra graduated in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the prestigious Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 2015. He did his post-graduation (DNB Radiation Oncology) from the premier Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi in 2019.
He is one of the few oncologists in the country to have experience in Proton beam therapy from his experience at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai (South east Asia's first PROTON beam therapy centre).
Dr. Nakra has also completed fellowship in Immuno-Oncology from Harvard Medical School, USA and achieved a certificate of achievement from the premier institution.
In 2021, he was inducted as a Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
He has been associated with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Max Hospital, Saket, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai and Jaypee Hospital, Noida in the past prior to his current posting.
As Founder Chairman of Lenus Oncology Institute, Dr. Nakra leads an ambitious mission to expand cancer care access to rural India. LOI was founded with the goal of delivering affordable, quality cancer care to underserved communities, sparing patients the financial and logistical strain of long-distance travel. Under Dr. Nakra’s leadership, Lenus Oncology Institute operates with the core values of accessibility, compassion, and excellence in every facet of care.