Dr. Rishabh Kumar

Dr. Rishabh Kumar is a Radiation Oncologist at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, where Dr. Kumar is a Consultant. Over more than 12 years in precision radiotherapy for cancer, Dr. Kumar has built particular experience in deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer.

Consultations with Dr. Kumar begin with a careful review of symptoms and previous reports, followed by a plain explanation of the diagnosis, the treatment options, and the benefits and risks of each.

When to See a Radiation Oncologist

Patients are referred when radiotherapy forms part of their cancer plan, whether as the main treatment, after surgery, alongside chemotherapy, or to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Treatments and Procedures

• Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
• Deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer
• Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for oligometastatic disease
• Brachytherapy for gynaecological and prostate malignancies

Education and Training

• MBBS, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry (2014)
• MD (Radiation Oncology), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2018)

Research and Memberships

Dr. Kumar stays involved in research and teaching in precision radiotherapy for cancer and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kumar is a member of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI).

If you live outside Faridabad or in another country, you can share your medical reports in advance for review and plan your appointment with Dr. Kumar before travelling.