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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. 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
June 25, 2026
Dr Kumar answered all of my questions and really took her time explaining everything. I did not feel rushed at all. And I felt like she really cared about me.
June 25, 2026
Service was excellent. Everything was explained completely and compassionately.
June 23, 2026
When I received the diagnosis or breast cancer, even though it was in the early states (stage O),I spent considerable time, contemplating which doctor I was to choose. I narrowed my options to 3 doctors and ultimately selected Dr. Kumar as my top choice. She exceeded my expectations in terms of kindness, thoroughness, and knowledge. I am incredibly grateful for my decision to select Dr. Kumar. I whole heartily would recommend her to anyone seeking breast cancer treatment.
June 10, 2026
Concern, explanations, efforts, discussions were all on point.
May 21, 2026
Doctor Kumar was very kind, clear and patient with me. She explained (technical, imaging, etc.).
April 30, 2026
Dr Kumar and her staff are incredible.
April 25, 2026
Dr. Kumar is professional, knowledgeable & extremely empathetic
April 14, 2026
Dr. Kumar was great. She discussed with me all the side effect of each medication. Then I chose.
April 9, 2026
Dr. Kumar is wonderful, thorough, compassionate, & explains everything. She listens, and answers questions thoroughly.
February 15, 2026
The care team is the best
December 23, 2025
Dr. Kumar is amazing! Thorough, kind, patient. Simply the best!
November 22, 2025
Dr. Kumar is an exceptional surgeon and caring doctor.
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
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