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Dr. Rishabh Kumar

Dr. Rishabh Kumar

Radiation Oncologist ·
, Faridabad, India

8 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada

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About Dr. Rishabh Kumar

  • Dr. Rishabh Kumar is an experienced Radiation Oncologist with over 8 years of experience providing sophisticated, patient-centered radiation therapy for cancer treatment. He specializes in treating tumors of the brain, head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological systems with high-precision radiation treatments that optimize tumor control while minimizing adverse effects.
  • He is a firm believer that cancer therapy is most effective in a multidisciplinary context and collaborates extensively with medical oncologists and surgical specialists to deliver evidence-based treatment. His therapeutic approach focuses on tailored radiation planning, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate patient care to enable patients return to their regular lives following cancer treatment.
  • Dr. Rishabh Kumar earned his MD in Radiation Oncology from the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences in Bengaluru (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) in 2017. During his residency, he gained experience in stereotactic radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and advanced image-guided radiation treatments. He was instrumental in establishing MRI-guided brachytherapy for cervical cancer and contributed to one of India's largest published datasets in this area.
  • His scholarly work includes groundbreaking initiatives including the world's first Robotic Liver HDR Brachytherapy and key studies on the function of HPV and telomerase in cervical and head and neck malignancies. In recognition of his scientific brilliance, he received the coveted MC Pant Gold Medal from the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India in 2016.
  • He was awarded a technology transfer grant by the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) in 2017, allowing him to pursue additional training in CyberKnife-based SRS and SBRT, proton therapy, and hyperthermia at ERASMUS Medical Center.
  • He finished his senior residency at top institutions including SGPGI Lucknow, ILBS Delhi, and AIIMS New Delhi. At ILBS, he established the stereotactic ablative radiotherapy program, which resulted in one of India's largest papers on liver SBRT in hepatocellular cancer. During his time at AIIMS New Delhi, he oversaw complicated oncological cases and took part in the low-dose radiation therapy clinical trial for COVID-19.

Conditions treated byRishabh Kumar

  • Brain and Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
  • Genitourinary (GU) Cancers
  • Gynecological Cancers
  • Liver Tumors and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Sarcomas

Area of Interest

  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
  • Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
  • Proton Therapy
  • Brachytherapy and Robotic Brachytherapy
  • Hyperthermia
  • Precision and Personalized Radiation Oncology
  • Translational Oncology
  • Radiomics

Qualification

  • MD (Radiation Oncology) – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru (RGUHS), 2017
  • MBBS – Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry University, 2012
  • ESTRO Fellowship – ERASMUS MC, 2017

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Rishabh Kumar has trained and served at several of India's most prestigious oncology facilities, having vast experience in difficult radiation oncology situations.
  • Senior Resident, AIIMS New Delhi (February 2020–June 2022).
  • Senior Resident, ILBS Delhi (Jul 2018–January 2020)
  • Senior Resident at SGPGI Lucknow (2018).
  • He founded a stereotactic ablative radiation program at ILBS Delhi and contributed to seminal publications in liver SBRT research. At AIIMS New Delhi, he received comprehensive training in high-volume tertiary cancer treatment, advanced brachytherapy procedures, and clinical trials, including low-dose radiation therapy for COVID-19.

Certifications (3)

  • ESTRO Technology Transfer Fellowship – ERASMUS MC
  • Advanced Training in CyberKnife-based SRS and SBRT
  • Training in Proton Therapy and Hyperthermia

Memberships (1)

  • The Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) and Indian Brachytherapy Society

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Procedures Performed

Brachytherapy
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)

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FAQ's Related to Radiation Oncologist

A radiation oncologist is a medical specialist who treats cancer using radiation therapy. They create individualized radiation treatment plans, choose appropriate techniques, and monitor patients throughout treatment to ensure effective tumor control with minimal side effects.

You should consult a radiation oncologist when radiation therapy is recommended as part of cancer treatment - before surgery, after surgery, alongside chemotherapy, or for symptom control in advanced cancers.

Radiation oncologists use imaging tests such as CT, MRI, or PET scans to accurately plan radiation treatment and protect surrounding healthy tissues.

Yes, modern radiation therapy is safe and highly precise. Techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS, and SBRT help minimize radiation exposure to normal tissues.

Yes, radiation therapy is commonly combined with surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care approach.

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