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Pallavi Kumar, MD

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Age Groups Seen
- Adult >18
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleProvider Organizations
- LifeBridge Health Medical Group
About Pallavi Kumar
Professional Statement
Dr. Pallavi Kumar serves as the senior physician executive for LifeBridge Health’s Oncology Service Line and as the division director of Medical Oncology for both the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute and the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center. In addition to these leadership roles, she is a dedicated medical oncologist who cares for patients with a wide range of cancers.
Dr. Kumar has particular expertise in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, gynecologic (GYN) cancers and melanoma. Her approach combines compassionate care with a commitment to offering advanced treatment options, including immunotherapy and participation in clinical trials.
Her career began with six years of practice at Sinai Hospital, followed by more than a decade at MedStar’s Georgetown Cancer Institute at Franklin Square. She returned to LifeBridge Health in 2021, where she has continued to build on this experience.
Dr. Kumar earned her medical degree from East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine and completed her internship and residency through the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital Program in Internal Medicine. She then pursued fellowship training in hematology and oncology at the National Institutes of Health.
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Locations
- Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at Sinai Hospital
- 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-601-4600
- William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center-Carroll Hospital Center
- 291 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-871-6400
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: National Cancer Institute, NIH, Hematology & Oncology, 2004
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2001
- Internship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1999
- Professional Education: East Tennessee State University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1998
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Commercial
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Aetna/USHealthcare/Prudential
- Alterwood Health
- Alterwood Health Medicare Advantage
- Americaid/Amerigroup
- Amerigroup / Wellpoint
- Baltimore County Cancer Prevention Program
- Beacon Health
- Beech Street
- CareFirst
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Commercial
- CareFirst Community Partners
- CareFirst Medicare Advantage
- Choice Care PPO Network
- Cigna HealthCare
- CIGNA Healthcare Commercial
- CommuniCare Advantage - Medicare Advantage
- Coventry
- Coventry HealthCare
- Great-West Healthcare, Inc.
- Humana - Choice Care
- Humana Tricare Military Services - East Region Only
- Informed, LLC
- Jai Medical Systems
- JAI Medical Systems
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare - Employee Health Plan (EHP) Commercial
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare - Priority Partners
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare - Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare Plan d/b/a Advantage MD - Medicare Advantage
- Key Care Advantage - Medicare Advantage
- keyCare
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Managed Health Network
- Maryland Physicians Care
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare
- MedStar Family Choice
- MedStar Select
- Multiplan
- National Preferred Provider Network
- Preferred Health Network
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Provider Partners Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Riverside Health of Maryland
- Tricare
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Community Plan
- United Health Care Medicare Advantage / Optum-Evercare
- United Health Care VACCN
- United Healthcare
- USA Managed Care Organization
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
190 ratings, 55 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Comprehensive explanation of test/scan results and prognosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
All of the staff and Dr Kumar and receptionist were extremely polite and professional and I love the services that I have been given every since I had been diagnosed with my cancer treatments. Yes, I would definitely recommend Sinai hospital to family and friends for their treatments. Their no. 1 in my book for their services and their kindness. Thank u all for your support and services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr. Kumar is the best. When talking with her it's like talking with someone you've always known. I know with her wisdom and knowledge she is doing everything she can to help me get well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
Very Very professional and caring..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
Everything went great. The only hiccup was that we got our ticket validated but when we went to leave, it did not recognize that it was validated so we had to pay for parking.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Saw Dr Kumar. Kind, professional, extremely knowledgeable, patient and through. She made a difficult situation better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
It was great they made me feel safe knowing I was in good hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Excellence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
My doctor is super perfect and his team too. Thank you very much. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
All in all, satisfied it was explained, I was given some options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Yes, my name is {patient info redacted to protect privacy} and I think Dr. Kumar is the best and I don't want to see nobody else but her. And it's as simple as that. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Awesome people, everyone kind, helpful. It made a huge difference to me. Especially my first time. Keep up the good work Blessings to you all {patient info redacted to protect privacy}
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Love Dr. Kumar & staff! They are the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Kumar and the cancer research nurses (Judy Bosley and Pam Nicholes) are the absolute best!!! They are knowledgeable, kind, and supportive. I couldn't fight this without them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Kumar was knowledgeable, spoke clearly in layman's terms and was very personable. I'm so glad I was referred to her for what appears to be a long battle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Kumar is outstanding! I literally trust her with my life! She is an incredible advocate for her patients - and even a lovely person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
You do not accurate signs from directing people to the Cancer Institute from the Belvedere Garage. Each elevator should have a sign saying which floor to get off at (within the garage) and directions on getting to the Cancer Institute from the garage.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Dr. Kumar was very professional and kind, and she gave me a lot of information. I really appreciate her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
The oncology department saved my life. Dr. Kumar, all the nurses and staff at the cancer center, they're fantastic people. I feel like they're part of my family. Again, they saved my life. What can I say?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Kumar and her staff are excellent. The nurses take care of me as if I would. Their family members. I appreciate everything they do. Doctor kumar and Khrisy are my SUPERSTARS!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
this was my 7th treatment and so far no real complaints, of course the food at treatment could be better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr. Kumar is amazing, amazing. She's a powerhouse. She's so knowledgeable. I felt so safe with her. And I wanted to thank her so much for talking to me and taking the time to have this appointment with me. It was so, so important in my life. Thank you again. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
I am grateful to the whole staff that showed compassion and explained everything clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Kumar is very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Everybody in this facilities and my chemo team are doing their job excellently. Highly recommended!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Kumar and her staff are the best of the best! THanks to all of you for taking care of my health!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
my daughter has been coming there about 14 months she has had a great experience with everyone she came in contact with. she has to do three more months of chemo she chose to do can't say enough everyone is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Perfectly satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Excellent physician who has my trust and confidence regarding my medical care and treatment. Highly professional and completely accessible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
I have had the most incredible care with all of the team throughout this journey. I travelled from out of state to be treated by this practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
There weee resident students at the meeting and I was asked ahead of time if I was ok with that. Each staff member's role and responsibilities were clearly explained and how I could communicate with them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
You can best improve by providing free parking or better validation on the parking. The validation was only a dollar. Parking should be free for patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Everyone that I spoke with that day (Dr. Kumar, Dr. Wolfe, K. Davalli, and S. Bauman) were extremely kind, sympathetic, knowledgeable and very cogent in explaining my medical needs and their planned course of treatment. I am very grateful for the care that I have and will receive from this team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
I wish there we're more providers like Dr. Kumar. The first impression is a las ting one and Dr. Kumar left an lasting iimpression on me and my family. Please continue to employ doctors like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Everyone was friendly & helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr. Kumar and her team are amazing and so empathetic to our situation. Her expertise and professionalism give us absolute confidence in the care I am receiving.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Kumar has always explained everything to me. She helped me through my treatment She is a Fantastic doctor. She cares about her patients and is there for them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
I am always treated super nice, with respect and love. Dr. Kumar and all the staff are wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Kumar is very caring and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
It was our first time as a patient with Dr Kumar . She is a caring doctor . Easy to ask questions and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Dr. Kumar is intelligent, respectful, good communicator. Everyone was patient & kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
I enjoy going to the facility because of kindness and getting things done in a timely manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Every staff member we encountered was friendly, personable, courteous and helpful. It's refreshing to see so many who appear to actually love their jobs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
I like that they was honest about my situation and gave me relief of my results and I'm happy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Dr. Kumar is the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Everyone there made my experience dealing with cancer the best it could be. I felt surrounded by knowledgeable and empathetic people from reception, the cleaning women to the the doctor. You have a wonderful team there!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Kumar and her staff are very helpful and professional. Always have a great visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Dr. Kumar & her staff are excellent!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Fast flow, with excellent performance,very thorough, courteous, compassionate staff from doctors to nurses, front desk, and volunteers...they know what they are doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Dr.kumar is great and very caring. She makes me feel very comfortable expressing my concerns to her. I'm very glad she is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
smooth experience with Dr Kumar and her RN, Sherry Bauman
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Dr. Kumar and Sherri are wonderful to work with.