- In 1992, Dr. Vivek Kumar adopted a 100-bed Leprosy Rehabilitation Hospital in Mohanlalgunj, about 28 km from Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh. At this Rehabilitation Hospital, he has been continuously managing all patients left at the front door of the Leprosy Centre by the family members because of the stigma associated with "Khusth Rog". Many of these patients are blind and many have deformities of fingers and toes.
Dr. Vivek's daily morning routine begins with free service for 3 hours from Monday to Friday. He has done this continuously for 28 years from 1992 to March 2020. Post Covid , 5-day morning routine was changed to 4 days a week for sometime.
Since 1992, he has continuously managed his outdoor skin clinic at Leprosy Hospital twice a week for the benefit for villagers from the surrounding 100-km radius around Mohanlalgunj. Approximately 40 patients per day are seen free of charge and are given free medicines. On Mondays, male skin patients are seen. On Fridays, patients are seen at both the leprosy clinic and the women clinic. All leprosy patients are given one month free medicines until they are cured
At his private Alambagh Clinic in Lucknow, all leprosy patients seen are given free medicines until they are cured. Post covid since March 2020, this leprosy clinic is being continued twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings.
In 2024, as India's only nominee, he was unanimously given the most prestigious award in Humanitarian Dermatology by the International League of Dermatological Societies of WHO.
In 2018, All India Skin Association (IADVL) honored him with their highest award called, "Derma Seva Award" for his 26 years of work on leprosy This award was given to only one dermatologist in India that year.
He was included in the Economic Times 2021 Conclave Book Publication as, "Inspiring Dermatologists of India " for his 29 years of work on leprosy
Allergy is an exaggerated immune response to substances like dust, pollen, foods, medicines, or chemicals, causing itching, rashes, sneezing, or swelling.
Boils are painful, pus-filled bacterial skin infections that start as red swellings and commonly occur in areas with sweating and friction.
Dandruff is a common scalp condition causing flaking and itching, often due to fungal growth, oily scalp, or sensitivity to hair products.
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder marked by redness, dryness, itching, and inflammation, often triggered by allergens or environmental factors.
Fungal infections affect skin, nails, or scalp, causing itching, redness, scaling, and discoloration, especially in warm and humid conditions.
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease affecting skin and nerves, leading to numb patches and weakness, and is fully treatable if detected early.
Prickly heat is a sweat-related skin condition causing tiny itchy or burning rashes due to blocked sweat glands in hot and humid weather.
Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by mites, resulting in intense itching and rashes, especially worse at night.
Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection causing light or dark patches on the skin, commonly seen on chest and back.
Urticaria, or hives, presents as sudden itchy raised wheals on the skin, often triggered by allergies, stress, food, or infections.
Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder where white patches develop on the skin due to loss of melanin caused by autoimmune factors.
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by viral infection, appearing as rough raised lesions commonly on hands and feet.
Dr. Vivek Kumar began his medical practice in Lucknow in 1985. His lifelong dedication to charity was inspired by his father, Dr. Ram Krishan, a renowned social worker and Padma Shri awardee (2013), who devoted over four decades to serving society through charitable organizations.
From his father, Dr. Vivek learned that true success and inner satisfaction come only through selfless service. He firmly believes that human service is his religion.
Free service will provide you professional satisfaction and peace of mind. You should remember that even our Hindu Dharma says that concept of Charity is about helping others without expecting anything in return and that charity is one of the highest virtues.
Dr. Vivek Kumar has dedicated his life to providing free and accessible dermatological care to the poor, needy, and marginalized sections of society.
Dr. Vivek Kumar started his skin practice in Lucknow in 1985. In 1990, he initiated his charity work to treat common skin diseases as well as leprosy patients completely free of charge. Since then, he has continuously practiced humanitarian dermatology with unwavering dedication.
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