About
Avishek Kumar, MD
OVERVIEW
Avishek Kumar, MD, is a medical oncologist at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) in Edison, New Jersey, with particular clinical interest and expertise in colon cancer and geriatric oncology. He has contributed to the peer-reviewed hematology and oncology literature and has been cited in media outlets such as Gastroenterology Advisor, Bloomberg Businessweek, ABC News, and Vox.
He is presently serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Senior Flight Surgeon, honored with the Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Medal for distinguished service.
"The most effective treatment is not always the most aggressive — it is the most appropriate."
Clinical Expertise
Education
Professional Training
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
St. Michael's Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania
Geriatric Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
Hematology & Oncology
Military Service
United States Air Force Reserve
During medical school, he was selected to complete a clerkship in Aerospace Medicine with NASA at Kennedy Space Center, where he presented on Bioartificial Muscle Models in Microgravity Environments.
- Rank Lieutenant Colonel
- Role Senior Flight Surgeon
- AwardAF Reserve Meritorious Service Medal
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Whether you need a comprehensive evaluation, a second opinion, or ongoing cancer care, Dr. Kumar and his team are ready.
For patients with a new solid tumor diagnosis or those seeking an oncology second opinion, consultations can often be arranged within 72 hours.