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I am a surgical oncologist dedicated to the care of patients with breast cancer. A diagnosis of breast cancer can be one of the scariest times in a patient’s life. As a fellowship-trained breast surgeon at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, my goal is to help patients understand the options in their cancer care and choose a path that fits them and their family. Patient education and shared decision making are critical to me in my practice and I spend the necessary amount of time to make sure my patients are comfortable with their plan.
After completing my breast-specific training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, I moved upstate to Buffalo, New York. I established a busy clinical practice at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, where I helped build and lead the breast program, acting as its Clinical Chief my last few years there. I also directed the breast surgery training programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, to ensure tomorrow’s surgeons are well-trained to deliver compassionate and evidence-based cancer care.
As a New Jersey native, I am excited to be back and especially excited to be a part of a comprehensive and cutting-edge team at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. I believe the management of breast cancer should not only be individualized and personalized, but also needs the expertise of a multidisciplinary team, including medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, genetics, nursing, social workers and many others, who specifically focus on this disease. Here at Rutgers Cancer Institute, the team-based approach is emphasized as is patient centered care, providing patients with the highest quality and most advanced treatment options in a compassionate environment.
In addition to taking care of my patients, I also engage in clinical research, which I think is necessary to advance our knowledge of this disease. In the past, I have worked on projects involving DCIS, bilateral breast cancer, novel ways to localize cancer, breast cancer in men, and certain types of rare breast cancers. I have specific interests in understanding the challenges young women with breast cancer face, as well as those who do not have breast cancer, but are at high risk for developing it, such as BRCA gene mutation carriers. I also participate in local, regional, and national professional organizations.
Shicha Kumar, MD, FACS, Breast Surgical Oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey discusses her patient philosophy of care. Watch here
October 28, 2025
Very good.
October 23, 2025
Excellent.
September 29, 2025
Very good
September 27, 2025
Dr. Kumar has been a light in a scary time. She has taken her time, shown compassion and thoroughly explained everything I need to know for my cancer diagnosis. She listened to all my questions and concerns ans validated my feelings. I had seen her for a second opinion when I was first diagnosed and then again a few months later when two lumpectomies came back with positive margins. I ended up switching my care to her and her team for the next phase of treatment.
September 11, 2025
She's the best.
September 2, 2025
Excellent explanation
August 28, 2025
I've seldom experienced a doctor who has both compassion, patience and obvious care for me as a patient. Dr. Kumar surpassed all expectations. She was empathetic to my concerns, provided detailed and easy to understand explanations and did not make me feel bad when I showed emotion during our discussion. I cannot speak more highly of her care and bedside manner.
August 27, 2025
Doctor is very good explaining the concerns and is very friendly
August 21, 2025
The surgeon was pleasant.
August 19, 2025
Dr. Kumar spent much time and wrote notes for us to take with us which was very helpful she is very sensitive & kind.
August 13, 2025
Dr. Kumar was informative, caring and kind. She took the time to listen and respond to all of my questions.
August 7, 2025
Dr. Kumar has an amazing amount of compassion - very knowledgeable and took her time with me.
August 6, 2025
Dr.Kumar and the staff were very caring and compassionate. They put me at ease and Dr. Kumar helped me make decisions that would most benefit me, explaining all the pros and cons, clearly. Nurse Lynn was very kind and helpful and so were everyone I met during my visit.
August 1, 2025
Dr Kumar is Amazing
June 25, 2025
Besides being a great surgeon, Dr. Kumar is an extremely supportive, caring and understanding person.
May 1, 2025
I love being a patient of Dr. Kumar.
April 16, 2025
I would highly recommend.
April 14, 2025
Followed her from Roswell Park to Rutgers as I greatly appreciated her competencies and compassion
March 25, 2025
Doctor Kumar is an exceptional physician
March 24, 2025
Dr. Kumar is a very kind and caring listener.
March 20, 2025
Dr Kumar is a brilliant doctor. Her patience in reviewing everything with me to be sure it is all clear is beyond my expectations. She is one of a kind, knows her patients and truly cares for each one.
March 17, 2025
Very good
February 26, 2025
Dr. Kumar made me feel very at ease, and her knowledge and bedside manner were awesome. Absolutely loved her.
February 19, 2025
She was very compassionate and informative.
January 28, 2025
Dr. Kumar was warm and compassionate.
January 18, 2025
Dr Kumar is one of the best doctors I have ever been too! She is wonderful!!!
January 12, 2025
Dr. Kumar explains every step, sincerely cares about each patient, and encourages questions.
January 10, 2025
Dr. Kumar is an excellent doctor. I trust her completely and would definitely recommend her. I am so happy that I found her to be my surgeon.
January 8, 2025
Dr. Shicha Kumar is an asset wherever she goes! She was born this way. A spirit of excellence & kindness.
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