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Consultant Clinical Oncologist with General Medical Council reference - 7504905.
I was trained for 10 years in different sub-specialties within oncology, including Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologist (FRCR) prior to substantive appointment as a consultant clinical oncologist at James Cook University Hospital in February 2016.
Got trained in all aspects of general oncology and currently works in a large secondary and tertiary cancer centre with a referral population of > 1.3 million, covering radiotherapy and chemotherapy including immunotherapy and other forms of precision molecular targeted drug therapies. I regularly manage patients with malignant conditions including lung cancer, prostate and bladder cancers. I provide specialist services in cancer systemic therapy to three acute NHS Trusts. I also provides services as a private clinical oncologist at several hospitals.
I have a vast clinical experience in treating lung and uro-oncology. I has developed hypofractionation during COVID19 pandemic, including single fraction stereotactic radiotherapy (SABR) in lung cancers. I'm an active member of the trusts’ stereotactic ablative radiotherapy group. I'm the clinical lead for prostate cancers in the trust. I'm heading the pilot project (‘’EARLY’’- Easy Access to Radical Lung cancer chemoradiotherapy) to streamline lung cancer treatment. I also lead the palliative radiotherapy pathway in the trust called ‘’PRISM’’ (Palliative Radiotherapy In-patient Service Management). I'm involved in clinical research, trials & teaching and has published peer reviewed articles in renowned medical journals.
I received training in proton therapy at the prestigious radiation oncology department of Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2019.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gkumarFRCR
A clinical oncologist is a physician who specializes in radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments of cancer, thus reducing the risk of surgical interventions.
I have my graduate and post graduate qualifications from renowned centres in India. I had been working for many years as a consultant in India before coming to the UK and gaining the prestigious Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) recognition.
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I am registered with most of the private medical insurance companies and thus the cost is fixed as per their policies. It is strongly recommended that you check with your health insurer about this.
I work at three hospitals in the North East of England. Details can be found at the Appointment section. Radiotherapy will only be delivered at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
I would be more than happy to answer if you have other queries relating to any aspect of your management.