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Anupama Kumar, MD

Hematology Oncology • Blood and Marrow Transplant
Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Parnassus
Portrait of Anupama Kumar
Portrait of Anupama Kumar
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Anupama Kumar, MD

Hematology Oncology • Blood and Marrow Transplant
Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Parnassus

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About me

Dr. Anupama Kumar is a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with multiple myeloma and other blood cancers. She also cares for patients who are undergoing treatments that include stem cell transplant, chemotherapy and cell therapies while in the hospital.

In research, Kumar leads clinical trials evaluating new treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.

Kumar earned her medical degree at Tufts University, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at University of California, San Diego, where she received specialized training in multiple myeloma and bone marrow transplant.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology
  • Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Hematology - Oncology, University of California Medical Center San Diego

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Tufts Medical Center

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Tufts Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, Tufts University School of Medicine

Locations

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    251 ratings
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    • 4.6 out of 5 Stars
      January 9, 2026

      I appreciate her explaining the lab results to me. It can be confusing understanding all the specific parts of my health issue and how lab results relate.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 8, 2026

      Dr Kumar does an excellent job taking all the time we need

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 7, 2026

      I felt my provider listened carefully and that we had good dialogue about my concerns and she was very concerned about my health

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 2, 2026

      Dr. Kumar makes us feel like we're her only patient. She is awesome.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 10, 2025

      I couldn't say more positives about Dr. Kumar and her staff (especially Katharina) - they provided me high quality service before this visit and during it.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      Excellent care was provided

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