Updated November 2026
The top 10 lung cancer hospitals in India are Tata Memorial, Medanta, Max Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Indraprastha Apollo, BLK-Max, Artemis, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre and Amrita Faridabad. All run thoracic oncology teams and offer robotic surgery or advanced radiation options.
Lung cancer treatment depends heavily on stage, cell type and molecular testing, so the right hospital is the one whose oncology doctors handle your specific case regularly. This guide explains what each hospital documents about its lung cancer programme, so you can shortlist with facts rather than advertising.
How we shortlisted the top 10 lung cancer hospitals in India
No official ranking exists for lung cancer alone, so we do not claim one. We shortlisted hospitals that publish a dedicated thoracic oncology or chest-surgery programme on their own websites, offer minimally invasive (VATS or robotic) surgery, have modern radiation technology, and hold accreditation or independent recognition. Newsweek and Statista gave Tata Memorial Hospital special recognition for oncology in their 2026 specialised-hospital ranking (Medical Dialogues). The order below is for reading, not a quality ranking.
At a glance
| Hospital | City | What its official pages highlight for lung cancer |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Memorial Hospital | Mumbai | Thoracic disease management group, very high volume |
| Medanta | Gurugram | Institute of Chest Onco-Surgery, VATS and robotic surgery |
| Max Saket | New Delhi | Dedicated thoracic oncology programme, robotic surgery |
| Fortis Memorial Research Institute | Gurugram | Lung cancer programme, MR Linac, SBRT, robotic thoracic surgery |
| Indraprastha Apollo | New Delhi | Apollo Cancer Centre, VATS and robotic lung surgery |
| BLK-Max | New Delhi | Thoracic cancer programme, da Vinci Xi, lung transplant unit |
| Artemis | Gurugram | M6 CyberKnife, robotic thoracic onco-surgery |
| Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute | New Delhi | Thoracic oncosurgery and thoracic medical oncology units |
| Apollo Proton Cancer Centre | Chennai | Proton therapy with respiratory gating |
| Amrita Hospital | Faridabad | Thoracic oncology programme within a large cancer centre |
The top 10 lung cancer hospitals in India
1. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Tata Memorial is a national cancer centre under the Department of Atomic Energy. Its thoracic disease management group brings together surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists and pulmonologists. According to its own academic documents, the thoracic oncology service sees close to 5,500 new registrations a year, with lung and oesophageal cancer at the top. Its surgeons are trained in VATS and robotic lung resection. Because it is a government-aided centre with very high patient volumes, confirm the admission process and waiting time before you travel.
2. Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
Medanta runs a dedicated Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery and Robotic Chest Surgery. Its website lists VATS lobectomy for lung cancer, robotic thoracic surgery and lung transplantation, with radiation oncology and medical oncology in the same campus. Dr. Arvind Kumar chairs the chest surgery institute, appointed in 2020. Medanta holds JCI, NABH and NABL accreditation and was ranked No. 1 in India in Newsweek’s 2026 hospital list.
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3. Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Max Institute of Cancer Care describes a dedicated thoracic oncology programme covering lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma. Its lung cancer team includes a thoracic surgeon, pulmonologist, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist and pathologist. Max says it was the first facility in North India to acquire the Novalis Tx radiosurgery system, and it has published material on robotic surgery for lung cancer. Max Saket is JCI-accredited and ranked 11th in India by Newsweek in 2026.
4. Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Fortis Cancer Institute lists lung cancer as a specialised programme and pairs it with tumour-board planning. Treatments include robotic thoracic surgery, immunotherapy and targeted therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and body radiotherapy (SRS/SBRT), Gamma Knife, and MR Linac, which Fortis announced as North India’s first MRI-guided radiation system. The hospital is JCI and NABH accredited, and Newsweek ranked it 14th in India in 2026.
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5. Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
The Apollo Cancer Centre sits inside a JCI-accredited hospital with about 700 beds and 52 specialities, which helps when a lung cancer patient also has heart or kidney problems. Its thoracic surgeons list VATS and robotic key-hole surgery for lung cancer. For eligible patients, Apollo Delhi handles evaluation and planning, while proton therapy is delivered at its Chennai centre (see No. 9). Newsweek ranked it 13th in India in 2026.
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6. BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
BLK-Max has a Thoracic Cancer Programme for both early and complex lung cancers, and a separate Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant that performs VATS and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery on the da Vinci Xi system. The 650-bed hospital describes JCI, NABH and NABL accreditation and appears at No. 42 in Newsweek’s India list for 2026.
7. Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
Artemis says it was the first hospital in North India to install the M6 CyberKnife, a robotic radiosurgery system. Its radiation oncologists describe CyberKnife as an option for early-stage lung cancer in patients who cannot have surgery. A thoracic onco-surgery specialist heads its minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery work. Artemis was the first JCI-accredited hospital in Gurugram (2013, per company filings) and lists an international desk at internationaldesk@artemishospitals.com.
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8. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi
RGCI is a not-for-profit cancer hospital opened in 1996 with campuses in Rohini and Niti Bagh. It has separate thoracic oncosurgery and thoracic medical oncology units. Its 2011 newsletter reported North India’s first robotic-assisted lobectomy at the institute, and its thoracic team also performs laser metastasectomy for cancer that has spread to the lungs.
9. Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
Opened in January 2019 as South Asia’s first proton therapy centre, the 150-bed centre lists lung cancer among the thoracic tumours it treats with proton beams. It uses respiratory gating for tumours that move as you breathe. Proton therapy suits selected patients only, so eligibility is decided case by case. Apollo describes it as India’s first JCI-accredited cancer hospital.
10. Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
Amrita’s Comprehensive Cancer Care service lists lung cancer under surgical oncology, and its thoracic oncology programme runs alongside radiation oncology on a campus built for up to 2,600 beds. The hospital opened in 2022 and has been adding beds in phases, so it has a shorter track record than most hospitals on this list. Ask how many lung cancer cases your treating team handles each year.
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How to choose among the top 10 lung cancer hospitals in India
Bring your biopsy report and scans, and ask each hospital five things: which molecular tests (such as EGFR, ALK and PD-L1) will guide treatment; whether surgery would be VATS, robotic or open; which radiation technique they would use; whether immunotherapy and targeted therapy are available in-house; and what the written estimate includes. Be cautious about any hospital that advertises a lung cancer success rate without naming the stage and the source.
Treatment in India for international patients
For treatment abroad, most overseas patients start with a second opinion on their reports, then apply for an e-Medical Visa through the official Indian visa portal. Azzocare can help you compare the top 10 lung cancer hospitals in India through its second opinion, treatment cost and India medical visa pages, and you can book an appointment to discuss your case.
How Azzocare helps international patients
Azzocare is a healthcare platform, not a hospital, so the treatment plan always comes from the treating doctors. What we help you organise is the groundwork around it:
- Share your reports. Send your biopsy report, scans, molecular test results and treatment history so specialists can review your case before you travel.
- Compare your options. Ask for written estimates and treatment plans from more than one hospital and compare them side by side.
- Plan the trip. Get guidance on the medical visa through Azzocare’s visa assistance page, and read how medical travel to India works.
- Confirm in writing. Check the consultation date, the cost estimate and the documents you need to carry.
Services such as airport pickup, accommodation and interpreters differ between hospitals, so ask for them when you request an estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Which hospital is best for lung cancer treatment in India?
There is no single best hospital. Tata Memorial has the highest documented thoracic volume and Newsweek recognition for oncology, while Medanta is ranked No. 1 among Indian hospitals overall. The right choice depends on your stage, treatment plan and location.
Which hospital in Delhi is best for lung cancer treatment?
There is no single best hospital. In Delhi, Max Saket, Indraprastha Apollo, BLK-Max and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute all describe dedicated thoracic oncology or chest surgery teams, and Medanta, Fortis Memorial Research Institute and Artemis in nearby Gurugram offer similar programmes. Compare them on the treatment you need, the team’s experience with your stage, and the written estimate.
Which hospital is better for lung cancer?
Choose by fit, not by name. Ask how many cases like yours the team treats, whether robotic or VATS surgery and modern radiation are available in-house, whether molecular testing guides drug therapy, and which accreditations the hospital holds. A hospital that is strong for early-stage surgery may not be the best match for advanced-stage treatment.
Is lung cancer 100% curable?
No. Lung cancer found early can often be treated with surgery or radiation with the aim of cure, but outcomes depend on stage, cell type, molecular profile and overall health. In advanced stages, treatment usually focuses on controlling the disease and improving quality of life. Be cautious of any hospital or clinic that promises a guaranteed cure.
Which hospitals offer robotic lung cancer surgery in India?
Medanta, Max Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, BLK-Max, Artemis, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Indraprastha Apollo all describe robotic or robotic-assisted thoracic surgery on their official pages.
Is proton therapy available for lung cancer in India?
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai lists lung cancer among the thoracic cancers treated with proton therapy. Not every patient qualifies, and the radiation team decides eligibility.
What is CyberKnife used for in lung cancer?
CyberKnife delivers high-precision radiation that tracks tumour movement during breathing. Artemis describes it as an option for early-stage lung cancer when surgery is not suitable.
How much does lung cancer treatment cost in India?
Cost depends on stage, surgery type, radiation or drug therapy, and length of stay, so a fixed number would mislead. Request a written estimate from each hospital, read Azzocare’s page on lung cancer cost, or ask Azzocare to collect estimates for you.
Do I need a medical visa for lung cancer treatment in India?
Foreign nationals generally need a visa for treatment, and the e-Medical Visa is the usual route for eligible countries. Confirm current rules on the official government portal.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan with a qualified oncologist.
Sources
- Medical Dialogues: Newsweek 2026, Tata Memorial oncology recognition
- Newsweek: World’s Best Hospitals 2026, India
- Tata Memorial Centre: Observership Program in Thoracic Oncology
- Medanta: chest surgery and lung transplantation
- Max Healthcare: thoracic cancer
- Max Healthcare: lung cancer treatment
- Fortis Cancer Institute, Gurugram
- Apollo Cancer Centres, Delhi
- BLK-Max: Thoracic Cancer Programme
- BLK-Max: Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant
- Artemis: CyberKnife
- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute newsletter, October 2011
- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre: proton therapy
- Amrita Hospital Faridabad: Comprehensive Cancer Care
