Experienced in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Experienced in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Medical Faculty Associates, Inc
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Prashanth Ashok-Kumar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ashok-Kumar has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lacrimal Gland Tumor, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.

Graduate Year
2016
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in DC
Hospital Affiliations
George Washington Univ Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES, INC
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037

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.


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