About – Dr. Anita Kumar ( Geriatrician in Mumbai)
Dr. Anita Kumar, a consultant Geriatrician with more than 7 years of extensive experience in the field. Combining her expertise in public health and geriatric medicine, she delivers quality care and treatment specifically tailored to older adults with cancer. Dr. Anita’s core competencies are compassion, collaboration, and innovation. She is quite passionate about advancing the field of geriatric oncology which can enhance the quality of life and dignity of older adults with cancer.
Specialization
Dr. Anita Kumar is skilled and experienced in various medical specialities including –
- Management of chronic medical conditions such as (hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis etc.)
- Polypharmacy management
- Fall prevention and balancing disorders
- Cognitive impairment and dementia care
- Pain management
- End-of-life care and Palliative care
- Geriatric syndromes such as (frailty, delirium, urinary incontinence, and sarcopenia.)
Career
Dr. Anita Kumar is a highly skilled and experienced geriatrician worked in various hospitals and universities including –
- Geriatrician at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2022-Present)
- Consultant Geriatrician at Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (2024-Present)
Memberships
- Geriatric Society of India
- ICON
Fellowships
- Geriatric Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital
- MIPH Australia
Volunteering
- Burns Counsellor at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (2005-Present)
- VCTC Counsellor at Topiwala National Medical College (2006-Present)
- Volunteer at Red Cross Youth (2007-Present)
- Volunteer for projects on violence against women at Society for Nutrition Education and Health Action (2009-Present)
Publications
Dr. Anita Kumar has co-authored both international and national publications. Some of the recent publications are mentioned below –
Validation of the Onco-MPI in predicting short-term mortality in older Indian patients with cancer
An evaluation of the financial toxicity amongst older patients with cancer in India.
Uptake of vaccination in older Indian patients with cancer: A cross-sectional observational study
Dr Anita Kumar is one of the leading geriatricians in Mumbai and has gained expertise in managing the diagnosis and treatment of the elderly in the age group of 65 years or older. Many cancers are linked to ageing these include breast, colorectal, prostate, pancreatic, lung, bladder, and stomach cancers. She has handled various challenges and individualized needs of older patients with cancer through her expertise in geriatric care. Her procurement strategies in geriatric oncology have significantly enhanced patient outcomes, saving countless lives through efficient resource allocation and access to critical treatments.