- Speciality: Medical Oncology
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM in Cardiology
- Experience: 15+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Kumar Rishikesh
Dr. Kumar Rishikesh is a highly skilled medical oncologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in cancer treatment. Currently practicing in South Delhi, he brings international expertise from his clinical fellowship in gastrointestinal and gynecologic oncology at Toronto’s prestigious Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His qualifications include MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, and DNB in Medical Oncology. Dr. Rishikesh focuses on treating various cancers including gastrointestinal malignancies (cholangiocarcinoma, gastric cancer), blood disorders (acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hairy cell leukemia), gynecologic cancers, and rare conditions like Langerhans cell histiocytosis and melanoma. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali and Maithili, enabling effective communication with diverse patients.
Recognized for his excellence, Dr. Rishikesh has received several honors including the “Mahan-Epic” award, “Lakshmi Dhanvantari” title, gold medal in anatomy, and merit certificate in pharmacology. As an active member of leading oncology societies (ESMO and ASCO), he stays updated with cutting-edge cancer treatments. Dr. Rishikesh is known for his patient-centered approach, combining advanced medical knowledge with compassionate care to develop personalized treatment plans for each individual’s unique needs. His expertise covers both common and rare cancers, making him a trusted oncologist in Delhi’s medical community.
Work Experience
- Medical Oncologist with 15+ years of clinical experience
- Former Clinical Fellow in GI & Gynaecologic Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Canada
- Currently practicing in South Delhi, providing comprehensive cancer care
Specialty & Interests
- Gastrointestinal Oncology: Cholangiocarcinoma, Gastric Cancer
- Gynecologic Oncology: Ovarian malignancies
- Hematologic Malignancies:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Rare Cancers: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Melanoma
- Translational Research and personalized treatment strategies
Memberships
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MD in Internal Medicine
- DNB in Medical Oncology
- Clinical Fellowship in GI/Gynaecologic Oncology (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Canada)
Honors & Awards
- Mahan-Epic” Award by World Raf Foundation
- “Lakshmi Dhanvantari” title (Ayyappa Sarada Petham, SPSR Nellore)
- Gold Medal in Anatomy
- First Merit Certificate in Pharmacology