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Dr. Shikhar Kumar is Medical Oncologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad

Dr. Shikhar Kumar [MBBS, MD, DNB (Radiation Oncology), DM (Medical Oncology), ECMO]

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Experience
13+ Years
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Specialization
Medical Oncology
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Hospital
Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad

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About Dr. Shikhar Kumar [MBBS, MD, DNB (Radiation Oncology), DM (Medical Oncology), ECMO]

Dr. Shikhar Kumar is Medical Oncologist and Currently Working as Consultant Medical Oncologist in the Medical Oncology Department at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, India.

He is having more than 13 years of experience in the field of Oncology.

He has completed his MBBS from Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally in 2012, MD (Radiation Oncology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2016, DNB (Radiation Oncology) in 2016, DM (Medical Oncology) from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 2020 and European Certification in Medical Oncology (ECMO) in 2021.

Profile Highlights :

  • After his MBBS and internship at Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, Dr. Shikhar Kumar trained in radiation oncology at PGIMER, Chandigarh and worked as Senior Resident at AIIMS, New Delhi (2016-2017). He then completed his DM in Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India's leading cancer centre, where he subsequently served as Assistant Professor (Ad-Hoc) before joining Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City.
  • He treats both solid tumours and blood cancers. His solid tumour practice covers breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, kidney, testicular, ovarian and head and neck cancers, along with bone and soft tissue sarcomas, while his haemato-oncology work includes leukaemias, lymphomas and multiple myeloma. His dual training in radiation and medical oncology gives him a broad perspective when planning multimodality cancer treatment.
  • Dr. Shikhar Kumar uses chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and precision oncology, in which treatment is selected based on the genetic and molecular features of each tumour, together with comprehensive supportive care to manage side effects and maintain quality of life. His approach is evidence-based and personalised to each patient.
  • He has published research on stereotactic body radiation therapy for liver metastasis, advances in pharmacotherapy for head and neck cancer (Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2021) and molecular targets in urinary bladder cancer. His honours include 2nd runner-up for All India Best Medical Oncology Resident at ISMPO-TYSA 2019, first prize in the Young ICON 2020 quiz, a Bronze Medal during his MD and the Best Outgoing Student Gold Medal and Gold Medal in Pathology during MBBS. He consults in English, Hindi and Telugu.

Areas of Expertise :

  • Solid Tumours
  • Haematological Malignancies
  • Immunotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy & Precision Oncology
  • Chemotherapy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
List of Treatments
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Leukaemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Precision Oncology
Work Experience

Currently Working as Consultant Medical Oncologist in the Medical Oncology Department at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, India.

Past Experience :

  • Assistant Professor (Ad-Hoc), Medical Oncology - Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (2020-2021)
  • Senior Resident - AIIMS, New Delhi (2016-2017)
Education & Training
  • MBBS - Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, 2012
  • MD (Radiation Oncology) - PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2016
  • DNB (Radiation Oncology), 2016
  • DM (Medical Oncology) - Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2020
  • ECMO (European Certified Medical Oncologist), 2021
Awards & Recognition
  • 2nd Runner-up, All India Best Medical Oncology Resident - ISMPO-TYSA (2019)
  • 1st Prize, Quiz Competition - Young ICON (2020)
  • 1st Prize, Quiz Competition - UPAROI (2014)
  • Bronze Medal during MD
  • Best Outgoing Student Gold Medal and Gold Medal in Pathology - MBBS
  • Publication: Advances in pharmacotherapy for head and neck cancer - Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy (2021)
  • Publication: Role of stereotactic body radiation therapy in liver metastasis - Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics (2019)
Associated Hospitals
🏨 Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad
Location
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Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, Survey No. 41/14, JNTU to Hitech City Main Road, Khanamet Village, Serilingampally, Kothaguda, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500081, India

Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Shikhar Kumar practice?

Dr. Shikhar Kumar practises at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, as Consultant Medical Oncologist.

What does Dr. Shikhar Kumar specialise in?

He specialises in the medical treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and precision oncology.

How much experience does Dr. Shikhar Kumar have?

He has more than 13 years of experience in oncology, including training at PGIMER Chandigarh, AIIMS New Delhi and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

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