- Speciality: Radiation Oncology
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Education: MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), ESTRO Fellow – Erasmus MC
- Experience: 10+ years
- Hospital: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
About Dr. Rishabh Kumar
Dr. Rishabh Kumar is a highly skilled Radiation Oncologist currently serving as Senior Consultant at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. With strong expertise in advanced radiation techniques, he specializes in treating cancers of the brain, head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems. He completed his MBBS from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences and pursued MD in Radiation Oncology from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. He further enhanced his expertise as an ESTRO Fellow at Erasmus MC, gaining international exposure in cutting-edge technologies such as CyberKnife-based SRS, SBRT, proton therapy, and hyperthermia. His training has equipped him with the ability to deliver highly precise, personalized radiation treatments aimed at maximizing tumor control while minimizing side effects.
Dr. Kumar has extensive clinical experience from prestigious institutions including AIIMS New Delhi, ILBS Delhi, and SGPGI Lucknow, where he played a key role in developing advanced stereotactic and ablative radiotherapy programs. He has contributed significantly to research and innovation, including work in MRI-guided brachytherapy, robotic liver HDR brachytherapy, and studies on HPV and telomerase in cancer. He has received multiple awards, including the MC Pant Gold Medal and Best Young Radiation Oncologist Award, for his outstanding research contributions. A firm believer in multidisciplinary cancer care, he collaborates closely with surgical and medical oncology teams to ensure comprehensive treatment. Known for his patient-centric approach and precision-driven care, he is dedicated to improving outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Senior Residency, AIIMS New Delhi (2020 – 2022)
- Senior Residency, ILBS Delhi (2018 – 2020)
- Senior Residency, SGPGI Lucknow (2018)
- Junior Residency, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
- Experience in advanced radiotherapy program development and research
Specialty & Interests
- CNS, head & neck, and breast cancers
- GI and genitourinary cancers
- Proton therapy
- SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
- SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
- IGRT (Image-Guided Radiotherapy)
- Brachytherapy and robotic brachytherapy
- Hyperthermia
- Translational oncology and radiomics
Memberships
- Associated with national and international radiation oncology societies
- Contributor to Indian Brachytherapy Society guidelines
Education & Training
- MBBS – Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (Pondicherry University)
- MD (Radiation Oncology) – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences (RGUHS)
- ESTRO Fellow – Erasmus MC, Netherlands
Honors & Awards
- MC Pant Gold Medal (2016)
- GC Pant Gold Medal (2019)
- Best Young Radiation Oncologist Award (2019)
- Technology Transfer Grant – European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Treatments Offered
- Advanced radiation therapy for brain and head & neck cancers
- Breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary cancer treatment
- Proton therapy and precision radiotherapy
- SRS, SBRT, and IGRT treatments
- Brachytherapy for cervix, breast, prostate, and liver cancers
- Robotic and image-guided radiation therapies
- Multidisciplinary cancer care and treatment planning
