Dr. Kumar Rishikesh 
MBBS, MD, Fellowship
Medical Oncologist
Senior Consultant
16 Years Years of Experience
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Hindi, English
About Dr. Kumar Rishikesh
Dr. Kumar Rishikesh is recognized as one of India's top oncologists, with more than two and a half decades of experience in cancer diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and personalized therapy. At Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, he leads both the medical oncology and radiation therapy services, offering integrated, cutting-edge cancer care under one roof.
After completing advanced oncology training at prestigious centers internationally, Dr. Rishikesh returned to India dedicated to raising standards in cancer treatment. He has successfully treated thousands of patients, covering a broad spectrum of cancers—solid tumors and hematological malignancies alike. His skill in combining chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision radiation techniques gives his patients some of the best outcomes in the region.
Dr. Rishikesh believes deeply in holistic, empathetic care and clearly communicates complex medical information to patients and families. He works closely with surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and palliative care specialists to ensure each patient receives an optimal, tailored treatment pathway. His vision is to make world-class oncology accessible while maintaining human-centered care.
Qualifications of Dr. Kumar Rishikesh
- MBBS, University of Delhi, 1994
- MD in General Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1998
- MD in Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2001
- Fellowship in Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK, 2004
Special Area of Interest
- Fellowship, Royal Marsden Hospital, UK, advanced clinical and research oncology, 2004
- Advanced Immunotherapy & CAR-T cell therapy workshop, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA, 2015
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Certification, MD Anderson, 2016
- Certification in IGRT, SBRT techniques, Elekta London training center
- International Diploma in Palliative Oncology, Cardiff University, UK
Work Experience of Dr. Kumar Rishikesh
- Royal Marsden Hospital, London, Fellowship period, 2003
- AIIMS, New Delhi, Medical Oncology Department, 2001
- AIIMS, New Delhi, Medicine & Oncology, 1994
Awards & Recognition
- Young Faculty Award in Radiation Oncology, AIIMS Annual Meeting, 2002
- Oncology Leadership Award, Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO), 2017
- Award for Excellence in Oncology Practice, Apollo Group, 2019
Membership
- Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- International Society for Radiation Oncology (ESTRO)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
