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Vikramjit Kanwar, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Albany, NY

Vikramjit Singh Kanwar MD


Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Albany Medical Center

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  • 47 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208

  • Phone+1 518-262-5513

  • Fax+1 518-262-5889

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Summary

  • Dr. Vikramjit Kanwar is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist formerly based in Albany, NY, with a specialty in treating pediatric cancers. He received his education from notable institutions including All India Institute of Medical Sciences, University of California Irvine, and University of Tennessee. Over his career, Dr. Kanwar has contributed to numerous industry publications, with multiple articles cited by his peers. He has considerable experience undertaking clinical trials, having led various high-risk leukemia and tumor studies. In 2014, he was honored by 518 Life Magazine from Castle Connolly for his contributions to his field. He relocated to India in 2017 and worked in Ahmedabad, and most recently was Chief of Pediatric Oncology, establishing the second largest children's cancer unit in India at Varanasi through October 2024.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1993 - 1996
  • University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County
    University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1991 - 1991
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences
    All India Institute of Medical SciencesClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1997 - 2027
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2020
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2003 - 2019
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 518 Life Magazine Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Albany Med Welcomes Pediatric Cancer Specialist Dr. Kenneth Lucas
    Albany Med Welcomes Pediatric Cancer Specialist Dr. Kenneth LucasAugust 17th, 2017
  • Dancing in the Woods Raises More Than $500,000 for the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Med
    Dancing in the Woods Raises More Than $500,000 for the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany MedDecember 7th, 2015

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

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