Dr. Peri Kamalakar

Hematology | Oncology
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Ave, 
Newark, NJ 
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Ave, 
Newark, NJ 

Overview

Peri Kamalakar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey.

His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 24 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in NJ

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • PPO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
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Locations

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kamalakar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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.

24 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized Trial Investigating Bortezomib (NSC# 681239) on a Modified Augmented BFM (ABFM) Backbone in Newly Diagnosed T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) and T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LLy)
A Phase III Randomized Trial Investigating Bortezomib (NSC# 681239) on a Modified Augmented BFM (ABFM) Backbone in Newly Diagnosed T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) and T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LLy)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Bortezomib, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone, Doxorubicin, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate, Ifosfamide, Leucovorin Calcium, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Pegaspargase, Thioguanine, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pazopanib Neoadjuvant Trial in Non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas (PAZNTIS): A Phase II/III Randomized Trial of Preoperative Chemoradiation or Preoperative Radiation Plus or Minus Pazopanib (NSC# 737754)
Pazopanib Neoadjuvant Trial in Non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas (PAZNTIS): A Phase II/III Randomized Trial of Preoperative Chemoradiation or Preoperative Radiation Plus or Minus Pazopanib (NSC# 737754)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation, Procedure
Study Drugs: Doxorubicin, Ifosfamide, Pazopanib
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Randomized Phase 3 Trial Evaluating the Addition of the IGF-1R Monoclonal Antibody Ganitumab (AMG 479, NSC# 750008) to Multiagent Chemotherapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma
Randomized Phase 3 Trial Evaluating the Addition of the IGF-1R Monoclonal Antibody Ganitumab (AMG 479, NSC# 750008) to Multiagent Chemotherapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide, Etoposide Phosphate, Ganitumab, Ifosfamide, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Vincristine, Dactinomycin, Cyclophosphamide (VAC) Alternating With Vincristine and Irinotecan (VI) Versus VAC/VI Plus Temsirolimus (TORI, Torisel, NSC# 683864) in Patients With Intermediate Risk (IR) Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Vincristine, Dactinomycin, Cyclophosphamide (VAC) Alternating With Vincristine and Irinotecan (VI) Versus VAC/VI Plus Temsirolimus (TORI, Torisel, NSC# 683864) in Patients With Intermediate Risk (IR) Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Dactinomycin, Irinotecan hydrochloride, Temsirolimus, Vincristine sulfate, Vinorelbine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) in Children and Young Adults
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) in Children and Young Adults
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Bleomycin, Brentuximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Methylprednisolone, Prednisone, Vincristine
Study Phase: Phase 3
Neuropsychological, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Outcomes in Children With Cancer
Neuropsychological, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Outcomes in Children With Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
Risk-Stratified Randomized Phase III Testing of Blinatumomab (NSC#765986) in First Relapse of Childhood B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
Risk-Stratified Randomized Phase III Testing of Blinatumomab (NSC#765986) in First Relapse of Childhood B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological, Other, Radiation
Study Drugs: Asparaginase, Blinatumomab, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Dexamethasone, Etoposide, Leucovorin Calcium, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Mitoxantrone, Mitoxantrone Hydrochloride, Pegaspargase, Hydrocortisone, Thioguanine, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial for Newly Diagnosed High Risk B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) Including a Stratum Evaluating Dasatinib (NSC#732517) in Patients With Ph-like Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) Sensitive Mutations
A Phase III Randomized Trial for Newly Diagnosed High Risk B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) Including a Stratum Evaluating Dasatinib (NSC#732517) in Patients With Ph-like Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) Sensitive Mutations
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Radiation
Study Drugs: Clofarabine, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Dasatinib, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide, Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate, Leucovorin Calcium, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Pegaspargase, Prednisone, Thioguanine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial for Patients With De Novo AML Using Bortezomib and Sorafenib (NSC# 681239, NSC# 724772) for Patients With High Allelic Ratio FLT3/ITD
A Phase III Randomized Trial for Patients With De Novo AML Using Bortezomib and Sorafenib (NSC# 681239, NSC# 724772) for Patients With High Allelic Ratio FLT3/ITD
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Asparaginase, Bortezomib, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Etoposide, Mitoxantrone, Sorafenib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study of Reduced Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Average-Risk WNT-Driven Medulloblastoma Patients
A Phase 2 Study of Reduced Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Average-Risk WNT-Driven Medulloblastoma Patients
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Radiation, Other
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Lomustine, Vincristine, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 2
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While Dr. Peri Kamalakar is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Leukemia, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Dr. Peri Kamalakar accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-926-7161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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