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Pankaj Kumar, M.D.
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Education
Dr. Kumar received his medical degree from St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, India. He completed his residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center and practiced internal medicine for several years. Dr. Kumar completed his oncology and hematology fellowship at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein Cancer Center in New York City.
Board Certification
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology
Work History
Dr. Kumar worked as a medical oncologist and hematologist at Centre Medical and Surgical Associates in State College, Pennsylvania, and as an assistant professor of medicine at Penn State College of Medicine.
When did you join Illinois CancerCare?
2007
Illinois CancerCare Clinic Affiliation
Bloomington and Ottawa
Family Information
Dr. Kumar was born in Delhi, India, and he currently lives in Bloomington with his wife and family.
Hobbies/Interests
Spending time with family, reading and outdoor activities
What medical change has impacted the field of cancer the most since you began practicing medicine?
“Greater scientific understanding of the biology of cancer.”
Why did you choose oncology?
“It is a rapidly evolving field of medicine; there are a lot of exciting changes occurring in this field that are making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. And because of the unique opportunity that cancer professionals have in establishing a relationship with patients and their families.”
Why did you choose Peoria, Illinois, to practice when you could have gone anywhere in the country?
“I came to Peoria because of Illinois CancerCare.” |
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