
Highlights
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
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-243-5271
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 301-896-6331
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-919-2490
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-919-2490
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2014University of Arizona College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2009Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology, 2015Insurance
- 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 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Provided very thorough and hopeful answers concerning the diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
Excellent knowledge/caring about quality of life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
He answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
I am very happy with the care that was given me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very pleased with all aspects of my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Dr. Kumar is extremely attentive and answers questions in an easy to understand manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Excellent Provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Dr. Kumar is the bomb!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
i'm going to radiation cancer treatment, and I am glad that I picked Johns Hopkins
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr Kumar is exceptionally professional and genuinely concerned about my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Very easy to talk with very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr Kumar was informed, clear, professional and warm
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Very attentive to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Very happy with the outcome of the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Dr. Kumar gives the best care with genuine care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Excellent care provided