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Dr Anshuman Kumar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 July 1969

Age50 (as in 2020)

BirthplacePatna, Bihar

ProfessionCancer Surgeon

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

Dr Anshuman Kumar Biography

Dr Anshuman Kumar is an Indian cancer surgeon from Patna, Bihar, recognized for his work in surgical oncology, particularly head and neck and esophageal癌s.

Early life and background
Dr Anshuman Kumar was born on 12 July 1969 in Patna, Bihar. He trained in medicine at Patna Medical College, completing his MBBS in 1992 where he earned a gold medal. He pursued postgraduate studies in general surgery at Aligarh Muslim University, finishing in 1995, and later completed an M.Ch in Oncosurgery at the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, again graduating with gold-medal honours. He also holds the MRCS qualification from Edinburgh, U.K.

Career
Dr Anshuman Kumar has built a career as a cancer surgeon with more than 18 years of clinical experience in surgical oncology. His surgical practice focuses on cancers of the head and neck and cancers of the oesophagus. Over the years he has been recognized within the medical community; his honours include the Rising Star Award in Oncology from Times Healthcare Achievers (Delhi/NCR) in 2018, the Vidyuat Bhushan Samman from Akhil Bhartiya Vidyuat Parishad, Kashi, and the Oncologist of the Year award in 2014 at the Indian Health and Wellness Awards.

Public profile
Beyond clinical work, Dr Kumar is active in public education and advocacy. He frequently speaks at public programs and delivers lectures on cancer management, participates in media discussions about health and medical facilities, and conducts Quit Tobacco campaigns to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use. He also engages with communities directly: he devotes one day each week to serving underserved patients in Kasna Village in Greater Noida, where he provides treatment, free medicines, and lifestyle education.

Dr Kumar has commented publicly on the causes of cancer, emphasizing the role of environmental and lifestyle factors. He has stated that only a small fraction of cancers are attributable to genetic defects and that the majority stem from modifiable factors. He has also used public messaging to counter misinformation about unproven cancer cures and has addressed myths related to COVID-19, offering guidance about protective measures during the pandemic.

Latest updates
Dr Kumar remains active in public outreach on health, environment and education issues, and continues to appear in videos and public talks to promote preventive measures, energy conservation messages, and accurate medical information. He regularly participates in street campaigns and other public forums to raise cancer awareness and promote early, evidence-based treatment.

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Recent Work

Quit Tobacco campaigns and community outreach

Regular public campaigns and street-level awareness activities about the health hazards of tobacco and early cancer detection.

Kasna Village weekly clinic

Weekly voluntary clinical service in Kasna Village, Greater Noida, providing free medicines and patient education.

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Career Highlights

  1. MBBS (Gold Medalist) – Patna Medical College
  2. M.Ch in Oncosurgery (Gold Medalist) – Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute
  3. MRCS (Edinburgh)
  4. Rising Star Award in Oncology, Times Healthcare Achievers (Delhi/NCR) 2018
  5. Oncologist of the Year, Indian Health and Wellness Awards 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr Anshuman Kumar born?

12 July 1969

What is Dr Anshuman Kumar known for?

Cancer Surgeon

What is Dr Anshuman Kumar’s marital status?

Married