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Kapisthalam Kumar
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Kapisthalam S. Kumar, MD, FACP

Dr. Kapisthalam Kumar is an oncologist and hematologist for Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Pasco county.  One of Dr. Kumar’s primary goals in treating his patients is to make them feel comfortable. After 35 years of providing oncology care in Pasco County, he says he does not want to stop because there are so many significant and exciting breakthroughs impacting all facets of oncology.

Dr. Kumar received his medical degree from Stanley Medical College in Madras, India. He completed residency training and a fellowship in Hematology at the Detroit Medical Center at Wayne State University. He later was awarded a fellowship in Oncology at the University of Miami Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Triple Board-certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Kumar also holds certifications from the School of Breast Oncology. He is a past Board member of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) and former Chairman of the FLASCO Clinical Practice Committee.

Treatments Provided
  • Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
Languages Spoken
  • English

Medical School

Stanley Medical College – Madras, India

Education

Undergraduate School – Chingleput Medical College – Tamilnadu, India

Residency

Detroit General Hospital – Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Oncology – University of Miami, Comprehensive Cancer Center – Miami, FL

Board Certification

Hematology
Internal Medicine
Oncology

Honors & Achievements

Certified by School of Breast Oncology in 2010, 2012, and 2014

Professional Affiliations

American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Internal Medicine
Florida Association of Clinical Oncology

Dr. Kapisthalam Kumar Physician Spotlight - Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

Dr. Kapisthalam Kumar explains how the improvements in cancer treatments have significantly reduced side effects and improved the overall quality of life of his patients.

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Curtis Six Testimonial – Dr. Kumar Patient – Florida Cancer Specialists