Dr. Raj Kumar

Dr. Raj Kumar, MD, PhD

Dr. Raj Kumar is a pulmonologist at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute in Delhi, India. He is known for respiratory medicine and respiratory allergy.

Professor Raj Kumar is director of Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), University of Delhi, a national institute for chest medicine with its own clinical wing, the Viswanathan Chest Hospital. He has long led VPCI’s respiratory allergy and immunotherapy work and its national allergy workshops.

About Dr. Raj Kumar – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Raj Kumar, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Respiratory allergy; asthma; COPD; environmental lung health
• Current Role: Director, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi; Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English and Hindi (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute
• Address: Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi (North Campus), Delhi 110007, India
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: vpci.org.in
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Raj Kumar:

• Asthma and allergic rhinitis
• Respiratory allergy testing and immunotherapy
• COPD
• Air pollution-related lung disease

Education and training:

• Medical Degrees: Institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Pulmonary medicine (Indian specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the National Medical Commission (Indian Medical Register) or state medical council
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute; Viswanathan Chest Hospital; University of Delhi

Insurance

VPCI is a public institute of the University of Delhi; care at the Viswanathan Chest Hospital is at government rates. Confirm current charges with the hospital.

Fees

Charges at the Viswanathan Chest Hospital follow government institute rates; confirm current fees with VPCI.

Professional Information

• Director of VPCI (acting from 2017-18, director in annual reports through 2024-25)
• Recognised by the American Thoracic Society for work in lung disease
• Organises VPCI national allergy workshops

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• VPCI Annual Reports 2019-20 to 2024-25 (vpci.org.in), checked October 1, 2026
• VPCI newsletter (January-June 2024), checked October 1, 2026
• National Medical Commission register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Raj Kumar known for?

Dr. Raj Kumar is known for respiratory medicine and respiratory allergy.

Where does Dr. Raj Kumar practice?

He practices at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute in Delhi, India.

What conditions does Dr. Raj Kumar treat?

He focuses on respiratory allergy, asthma and COPD.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Raj Kumar?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute.