Due to a system-wide technology update, we are experiencing extremely high call volume. We appreciate your patience with our operators during this time. Thank you for choosing Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Rohit Kumar, MD
Clinical Locations
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Primary Location
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine
Director, Respiratory and Pulmonary Function Service
NCCN, Lung Cancer Screening Panel Member
Specialties
Language(s) Other than English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Treatment Philosophy
I often tell my kids “We are a Team” and like to extend the same philosophy to my patients. I realize that illness does not just affect an individual, but the whole family. In my daily encounters, I try best to address what concerns patients most, besides also treating their symptoms.
I feel fortunate to have joined a team of colleagues at Fox Chase Cancer Center who share my thoughts and enthusiasm for challenging difficult disease conditions. While I am most interested in lung cancer, I like to think of my self as a comprehensive pulmonologist, eager to diagnose and manage a vast variety of pulmonary conditions including sarcoidosis, COPD, asthma and pulmonary infections.
Most recently, I have become especially interested in early detection of lung cancer with low dose CT scanning, and am working on building effective models to implement and further study comprehensive screening. I am excited to join Fox Chase as it gives me the opportunity to collaborate closely with researchers working on other modalities to further enhance early lung cancer detection.
I hope to work along with you in any way to help facilitate your goals and relieve suffering. I look forward to long lasting relationships.
Educational Background
- Fellow, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2007-2010
- Resident, Internal Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2003-2006
- Resident, Pulmonary Medicine, V.P. Chest Institute, University of Delhi, India, 2002
- MD, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, 1999
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Critical Care
- Board Certification in Interventional Pulmonology
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Lung Cancer Screening Panel
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Thoracic Society
- Interventional Pulmonary Network
- Laennec Society of Philadelphia
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
Honors & Awards
- Best Case Report. ACCP., Pulmonary Talc Granulomatosis in HIV, 2012
- Golden Stethoscope Award – Nominated by Drexel, University students for Best teacher, 2006
- Annual ACP Medical Jeopardy Competition, Pennsylvania Chapter, 2005
Research Interests
- Lung Cancer Screening: Implementing effective screening models
- Role of Bronchoscopy in Bone Marrow Transplant recipients
Selected Publications
Puchalski J, Lee HJ, Kumar R, et al. Secondary Carina Y stent Placement for Post Lung Transplant Bronchial Stenosis. Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology; April 2012, p 109-114.
Intenzo C, Donuru A, Kumar R, et al. Does a Decrease in SUVmax in Dual-Point FDG-PET/CT Imaging Reliably Exclude Malignancy of a Solitary Pulmonary Nodule (SPN)? RSNA 2011
Lee HJ, Kumar R, Haas A, et al. Comparison of two techniques for airway lidocaine administration during endobronchial ultrasound. Chest 2009; 136 (Suppl): pending publication.
Good experience
I feel very comfortable with the doctor.
Very good experience with this provider.
Dr Kumar is a great doctor and has compassion for his patients. He wants to see you get better.
Very knowledgeable and caring.
Dr.Kumar answered all my questions.
My experiences with Dr. Kumar and his staff are always excellent.
Very friendly, knowledgeable physician and staff.
Dr. Kumar is most compassionate dr. But I feel same way about my drs at fox chase
ALWAYS have a "comfortable" experience at FCCC with Dr. Kumar (and [...]) and staff. They've all been friendly, helpful (that goes for all your employees), and FCCC has always felt as a community hospital rather than a "big city" hospital! Well worth the drive from the [...] area.
Pleased with my experiences.
My visits with Dr. Kumar have always been exceptional. Dr. Kumar treats patients w/respect, care & listen, patient's concerns & questions.
Excellent experience.
Dr. R. Kumar is well-informed about my cancer history. He makes decisions about my cancer care that will keep me healthy. TYSM I am so grateful.
Dr. Kumar caring & thorough [...] Med. assistant very kind.
Very positive experience with Dr. Rohit Kumar. I had future appointments with him.
I like Fox Chase Hosp. Very much OK.
I have confidence that the Doctor and staff of FCC are working in my best interest.
Always great experience with Dr. Kumar each time, whether at his clinic or telehealth. Dr. Kumar takes time to explain things and listen to patient's concerns and questions.
Words cannot express how I feel about Dr. Kumar and the many other physicians that manage my care. I have the utmost appreciation and respect for them and the entire staff at Fox Chase Cancer Center! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!