Distinguished in Melanoma

Dr. Pallavi P. Kumar

Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore, Inc
5401 Old Court Rd, 
Randallstown, MD 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 3 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Distinguished in Melanoma
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore, Inc
5401 Old Court Rd, 
Randallstown, MD 
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Overview

Pallavi Kumar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Randallstown, Maryland. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has participated in 3 clinical trials in the study of Melanoma.

Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MD
Hospital Affiliations
Northwest Hospital Center
Carroll Hospital Center
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE, INC
5401 Old Court Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Sargramostim
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating De-Escalation of Breast Radiation for Conservative Treatment of Stage I, Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer
A Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating De-Escalation of Breast Radiation for Conservative Treatment of Stage I, Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
Targeted Intra-arterial Gemcitabine vs. Continuation of IV Gemcitabine Plus Nab-Paclitaxel Following Induction With Sequential IV Gemcitabine Plus Nab-Paclitaxel and Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Targeted Intra-arterial Gemcitabine vs. Continuation of IV Gemcitabine Plus Nab-Paclitaxel Following Induction With Sequential IV Gemcitabine Plus Nab-Paclitaxel and Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Drugs: Gemcitabine, Nab-paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Afatinib, Binimetinib, Capivasertib, Copanlisib, Crizotinib, Dabrafenib, Dasatinib, Defactinib, Erdafitinib, FGFR Inhibitor AZD4547, Ipatasertib, Larotrectinib, Nivolumab, Osimertinib, Palbociclib, Pertuzumab, PI3K-Beta Inhibitor GSK2636771, Sapanisertib, Sunitinib, Taselisib, Trametinib, Trastuzumab, Ulixertinib, Vismodegib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cediranib Maleate, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Pembrolizumab, Recombinant Interferon Alfa-2b
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cediranib, Cediranib Maleate, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Radiation, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
(CompassHER2-pCR): Preoperative THP and Postoperative HP in Patients Who Achieve a Pathologic Complete Response
(CompassHER2-pCR): Preoperative THP and Postoperative HP in Patients Who Achieve a Pathologic Complete Response
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Docetaxel, Nab-Paclitaxel, Paclitaxel, Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, Trastuzumab Emtansine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I/Randomized Phase II Study of MLN0128 (TAK-228) VS. Pazopanib in Patients With Locally Advanced/Unresectable and/or Metastatic Sarcoma
A Phase I/Randomized Phase II Study of MLN0128 (TAK-228) VS. Pazopanib in Patients With Locally Advanced/Unresectable and/or Metastatic Sarcoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 23, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Pazopanib, Pazopanib Hydrochloride, Sapanisertib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Prospective Longitudinal Study of CA 19-9 as an Aid in Monitoring Disease in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
A Prospective Longitudinal Study of CA 19-9 as an Aid in Monitoring Disease in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 17, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
A Pilot Randomized Control Trial of Advance Care Planning and Triggered Palliative Care for Cancer Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation (RCT of ACP for Transplant)
A Pilot Randomized Control Trial of Advance Care Planning and Triggered Palliative Care for Cancer Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation (RCT of ACP for Transplant)
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: September 20, 2018
Intervention Type: Other
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2 Total Publications

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Distress Management, Version 2.2023.
NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Distress Management, Version 2.2023.
Journal: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
Published: May 08, 2023
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