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Dr. Khurum Khan

Dr. Khurum Khan

Medical Oncologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

24 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu

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Specialises in:

Colorectal cancersColon cancersRectal cancersAnal cancersUpper GI Cancers

About Dr. Khurum Khan

  • Dr. Khurum Khan is an experienced Medical Oncologist with a strong focus on research and clinical trials.
  • Dr. Khan is an active member of multidisciplinary teams at University College London Hospital (UCLH), The Whittington Hospital, and The London Clinic.
  • He collaborates closely with surgeons, gastroenterologists, cardiologists, and interventional radiologists to support patient care decisions.
  • His research focuses on new targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and genomics in cancer.
  • He leads gastrointestinal research at the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at UCLH NHS Trust, focusing on druggable target discovery.
  • At UCL Cancer Institute, his team works on biomarker discovery using liquid biopsies, patient-derived organoids (PDOs), and other novel technologies.
  • Dr. Khan completed junior doctor training across the UK and specialist training in Medical Oncology at Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London.
  • He joined Royal Marsden and Kingston Hospitals as a consultant in 2017 and contributed to the development of Acute Oncology Services at Royal Marsden Hospital.
  • In 2019, he moved to UCLH and North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) as Clinical Lead for Carcinomas of Unknown Primary and Research Lead.

Conditions treated by Dr. Khurum Khan

  • Colorectal cancers
  • Colon cancers
  • Rectal cancers
  • Anal cancers
  • Upper GI Cancers
  • Gastric cancers
  • oesophageal cancers
  • Hepato-biliary malignancies
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Gall bladder cancers
  • Pancreatic cancers

Area of Interest

  • Upper and lower gastrointestinal cancers; Hepatobiliary cancers

Qualification

  • MD (Res), Molecular Biology from University of London (2018)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology from Newcastle University (2014)
  • ESMO Diploma in Medical Oncology, 2011

Memberships (1)

  • Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom

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30-Min Video Consultation

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Care Coordination (Optional)

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Procedures Performed

Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Khurum Khan is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Medical Oncologist

A medical oncologist diagnoses and treats cancer using drug-based therapies such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. They also coordinate care with other specialists like surgeons and radiation oncologists.

You should see one if you have a confirmed or suspected cancer diagnosis, recurrence of cancer, or need guidance on systemic treatment options.

They treat all types of cancers, including renal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and blood cancer.

They base decisions on your cancer type, stage, genetic profile, and overall health, often using precision medicine approaches.

Drug treatments are usually not painful, though they may cause side effects like nausea, fatigue, or hair loss, which doctors help manage.

Yes. They also manage symptoms, pain, and quality of life, especially for patients with advanced cancer.

Through blood tests, scans, and check-ups to see if the cancer is responding to treatment and to adjust therapies if needed.

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