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Rachit Kumar

Rachit Kumar, MD

Radiation Oncology

Accepting New Patients
5.0 of 5 stars50 ratings, 22 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Rachit Kumar

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

Background

Dr. Rachit Kumar is a radiation oncologist specializing in genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancers. He is dedicated to patient-centered care, finding the most effective outcome for each patient and using the latest advances to minimize treatment time and side-effects. Dr. Kumar is frequently published in peer-reviewed journals on new methods of radiation therapy and the benefits to patient outcomes. He is a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and treats patients at both Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. 

Selected Publications

  • Kumar R, Tchelebi LT, Anker CJ, Sharma N, Bianchi NA, Dragovic J, Goodman KA, Herman JM, Jiang Y, Jones WE, Kenney TJ, Lee P, Kundranda MK, Russo S, Small W, Suh WW, Yee N, and Jabbour SK. “American Radium Society (ARS) Appropriateness Use Criteria (AUC) for Loco-Regional Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Systemic Review and Guidelines.” American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2022 Sep 1;45(9):391-402. 

  • Rooney MK, Traube B, Khan MK, Kumar R, and Walker GV. “Factors associated with image guided radiation therapy image rejection in a multi-site institution.” JCO Oncology Practice

  • Tang C, Hoffman KE, Allen PK, Gabel M, Schreiber D, Choi S, Chapin BF, Nguyen QN, Davis JW, Frank SJ, Navai N, McGuire SE, Anscher M, Pisters L, Pettaway CA, Kumar R, Linson P, Tripuraneni P, Tomaszewski JJ, Patel AB, Augspurger M, and Kuban DA. “Contemporary Prostate Cancer Treatment Choices in Multidisciplinary Clinics Referenced to National Trends.” Cancer.

  • Tang C, Lei X, Smith GL, Pan HY, Hoffman K, Kumar R, Chapin BF, Shih YC, Frank SJ, and Smith BD. "Influence of Geography on Prostate Cancer Treatment Coice: An Analysis of the National Medicare Database." International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics

  • Tang C, Sherry AD, Haymaker C, Bathala T, Liu S, Fellman B, Aparicio A, Zurita-Saavedra A, Chun S, Reddy J, Choi S, Ghia A, McGuire S, Efstathiou E, Wang J, Wang J, Tu SM, Pilie P, Kovitz C, Kumar R, Roberts T, Borghero Y, Shi Z, Chapin B, Gomez D, Wistuba I, Corn and PG. “Addition of local consolidative therapy to intermittent hormone therapy for oligometastatic prostate cancer (EXTEND): a multicenter randomized phase II basket trial.” JAMA Oncology.

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
      • 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20817
      • Sibley Memorial Hospital
        • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
        • Sibley Memorial Hospital
          • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

          Expertise

          Education

          Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

          Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2014

          University of Arizona College of Medicine

          Medical Education, MD, 2009

          Board Certifications

          Radiation Oncology

          American Board of Radiology, 2015

          Insurance

          Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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          • Aetna
          • CareFirst
          • Cigna
          • First Health
          • Geisinger Health Plan
          • HealthSmart/Accel
          • Humana
          • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
          • MultiPlan
          • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
          • Point Comfort Underwriters
          • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
          • UnitedHealthcare
          • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

          Ratings & Reviews

          5 out of 5

          50 ratings, 22 reviews

          The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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          Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Provider Listened Carefully
          Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Provider Explained Things Clearly
          Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Provider Knew Medical History
          Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Provider Showed Respect
          Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
          Provider Spent Enough Time
          Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/20/2025

            Provided very thorough and hopeful answers concerning the diagnosis.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/10/2025

            Excellent knowledge/caring about quality of life

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/13/2025

            He answered all my questions.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/29/2025

            I was very impressed with Dr Kumar who was very knowledgeable, personable and concerned for my medical condition. He made me feel confident in his abilities, at ease and had an excellent bedside manner.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/29/2025

            Very professional

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/27/2025

            Dr. Kumar is a caring provider. He asks good questions and is thoughtful. He has a kind and gentle manner.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/17/2025

            I am very happy with the care that was given me.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/9/2025

            Very pleased with all aspects of my visit.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/8/2025

            Dr. Kumar is extremely attentive and answers questions in an easy to understand manner

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/5/2024

            Excellent Provider

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/18/2024

            Dr. Kumar is the bomb!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/17/2024

            i'm going to radiation cancer treatment, and I am glad that I picked Johns Hopkins

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/4/2024

            Dr. Kumar is an excellent and caring doctor who got me through my radiation treatment. I am very grateful for his wonderful help!!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/3/2024

            Dr Kumar is exceptionally professional and genuinely concerned about my care

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/2/2024

            Very easy to talk with very informative

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/27/2024

            Dr Kumar was informed, clear, professional and warm

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/16/2024

            Very attentive to my needs

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/7/2024

            Very happy with the outcome of the procedure.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/19/2024

            Dr. Kumar gives the best care with genuine care.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/20/2024

            Dr Kumar is genuinely concerned about my care. He answers questions and explains things in easy to understand terms.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/20/2024

            I am at the beginning of a series of chemo and radiation treatments. So far it's been an excellent experience, but it may be more productive to speak about these things later.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/2/2024

            Excellent care provided