Avishek Kumar, MD
Board Certifications: Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine
Languages: Medical Spanish, English and Hindi
Locations: Edison, NJ
Call Edison, NJ: (908) 755-1165
Avishek Kumar, MD, is a medical oncologist who treats patients at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) in Edison, New Jersey. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of cancer types and has published research on various hematology conditions. He also has expertise in geriatric medicine, empowering him to provide superior care for older patients. Reach out to RCCA today to request an appointment with Dr. Kumar and receive the highest level of cancer care.
Clinical Interests and expertise
Like many RCCA oncologists, Dr. Kumar has experience in treating a wide range of cancer types. His expertise covers:
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Lymphomas
- Multiple myelomas
In addition, Dr. Kumar is trained in geriatrics. This additional training gives him in-depth familiarity with the unique challenges faced by elderly patients with various conditions, including comorbidities, lower treatment tolerances, lifestyle changes, and other age-related issues. With a deeper understanding, Dr. Kumar can deliver a higher level of care for RCCA’s older patients.
Professional Background and Academic Achievements
While attending medical school at St. George’s University, Dr. Kumar participated in clinical electives in the United Kingdom and Prague. During his final year, he was selected to complete a clerkship in Aerospace Medicine with NASA at Kennedy Space Center. Here, he presented on Bioartificial Muscle Models in Microgravity Environments.
After finishing his fellowship, Dr. Kumar worked at the Compassionate Cancer Care Medical Group in California. He was also appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine during this time.
Dr. Kumar has published multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to global efforts to improve the standards of cancer care. He is also a member of multiple medical organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
Education & Training
Medical school: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Residency: St. Michael’s Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center, Hematology and Oncology; University of Pennsylvania, Geriatric Medicine
Board certifications: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
About Avishek Kumar, MD
“When treating a cancer patient,” says Dr. Kumar, “my priority is to preserve their quality of life while delivering effective care.” Cancer can be an emotionally challenging diagnosis, and its treatments are often physically taxing. Dr. Kumar helps patients navigate this difficult time while remaining as functional and comfortable as possible. He aims to reduce the amount of time patients spend feeling unwell, enabling them to spend meaningful time with loved ones and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.
This goal is only possible through a personalized approach to care. He works with patients to adapt care plans to their needs, delivering effective therapies while preserving patient well-being. “By thoughtfully adjusting and tailoring treatment regimens,” he adds, “I achieve the best possible balance.”
Personalized care is also part of what makes now such an exciting time for the oncology field. “We are experiencing a thrilling era of innovation,” says Dr. Kumar, describing the development of targeted and personalized treatments that attack cancers with specific characteristics while bypassing healthy cells. “These groundbreaking therapies are not only more effective,” he says, “they also come with reduced toxicity.” This leads to fewer side effects and improved patient outcomes.
“Each year,” adds Dr. Kumar, “brilliant scientists and physicians from around the globe join forces to advance the boundaries of medicine and create even more powerful and life-changing treatments for the betterment of humanity.”
In addition to his work as a hematologist and oncologist, Dr. Kumar also serves with the 482nd Fighter Wing in Homestead, Florida, as a lieutenant colonel and flight surgeon/aerospace medicine specialist. He has participated in numerous training exercises and has also been deployed overseas. Dr. Kumar’s service was rewarded with the Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Medal.
Locations
Dr. Kumar works with RCCA in Edison, NJ
Hospital Affiliations
He also maintains hospital affiliations with JFK University Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway.
We are here for you
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.
Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.