Jayanthi Vijayakumar, MBBS
Core Investigator, Cancer Research Center and Investigator, Metro-Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium
About
Dr. Vijayakumar practices hematology and medical oncology, treating various cancers including, but not limited to breast cancer, lung cancer, myeloma and other non-cancer blood disorders. Complex medical problems such as cancer can overwhelm patients and their families. She strives to educate her patients on their medical problems and help them make medical decisions based on current scientific evidence. Dr. Vijayakumar hopes to be a part of their care team providing medical and emotional support to the patient and their families. She also considers offering clinical trials for patients if appropriate.

Medical interests include:
   Breast cancer
   Genitourinary cancers
   Lung cancer
   Lymphoma
   Multiple myeloma

Medical School:  Coimbatore Medical College - India 2008

Training:
Fellowship in Oncology: University of Minnesota - 2018
Residency in Internal Medicine: University of Buffalo Program - 2015

Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Affiliation
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  • Core Investigator, Cancer Research Center and Investigator, Metro-Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium, Cancer Research Center 2020 -
  • Publications While At HealthPartners
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    Journal Article
  • The combination of PAC-1 and entrectinib for the treatment of metastatic uveal melanoma
    Melanoma Research. 2023
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