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Sukumar Ethirajan, MD

Dr. Sukumar Ethirajan is a renowned cancer expert widely recognized for his work in genetics, disease prevention, risk assessment, and integrative medicine.  His forward-thinking approach keeps him at the forefront of new treatments, technologies, and techniques as he continuously strives to advance cancer care for his patients.    
 
Combining cutting-edge technologies with a holistic patient-centered, hands-on approach, Dr. Ethirajan has a proven track record of developing successful cancer care programs in the Kansas City area. 
 
Throughout his career, Dr. Ethirajan has remained at the forefront of advancements in oncology, advocating for personalized treatment approaches that prioritize patient well-being and outcomes. His unwavering dedication to both his patients and the field of oncology continues to inspire hope and drive progress in the fight against cancer.  

His ongoing efforts to evolve patient care plans include the creation of the early-stage digital health platform "KanceRx" to extend the highest patient engagement and satisfaction.

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Experience

  • North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) | Senior Management Consultant | 2024 - Present

    • Cancer Care Program Development

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  • KanceRx | Founder, Physician | 2016 - Present

    • Integrative Oncology

    • Bespoke Cancer Care Planning

    • Virtual Prostate Cancer Care​

    • Specialty Pharmacy

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  • Dr. E.T.'s Concierge Care | Founder, Physician | 2016 - Present

    • Concierge Care Medicine

    • Medical Oncology & Hematology

    • Advanced Prostate Cancer Care

    • Personalized Care Plans

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  • KCUC Urology & Oncology | Physician, Medical Director, Urologic Oncology | 2016 - Present

    • Center of Excellence - Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Care Program 

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  • Midwest Institutional Review Board (IRB) - HCA Midwest Health | Vice-Chair | 2009 - 2017

    • Clinical Research Supervision ​

    • Human Subject Protection Guidelines

    • Ethical Responsibility

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  • Sarah Cannon at Menorah Medical Center - HCA Midwest Physicians, Midwest Oncology | Medical Director, Chief of Development | 2011 - 2015

    • Oncology-Hematology​

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  • Menorah Medical Center | President - Medical Staff | 2014

    • Quality and Safety in Patient Care 

    • Medical Staff Self-Governance

    • Administration and Board Initiatives

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  • Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC) - US Oncology Network (USON) | Physician-Manager | 2000 - 2011

    • Multiple Leadership Roles

    • The Business Of Cancer Care

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  • Kansas City Internal Medicine (KCIM) - Oncology Department | Physician | 1996 - 2000​​

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  • Trinity Lutheran Hospital | Director of Medical Education, Oncologist | 1993 - 1996

    • Oncology Program

    • Director of The Cancer Prevention Clinic​

    • Institutional Review Board Chair

    • Executive Committee Of Medical Staff Member

Leadership

  • Center For Practical Bioethics | Board Member | 2015 - 2023

  • Kansas Society of Clinical Oncology (KaSCO) | President, Board Member | 2016 - 2022

  • Health Forward Foundation | Board of Directors | 2015 - 2016

  • MetroCARE of Greater Kansas City | Founding Member, Vice Chairperson, Board Of Directors | Jul 2011 - Nov 2017

  • Menorah Medical Center | Past President of Medical Staff, Former Board Member & COC Cancer Committee Chairperson

  • HCA Midwest | Vice-Chairperson, Institutional Review Board Chairperson of HCA Midwest IRB-8 yrs

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - Clinical Practice Committee, State Oncology Society Member | 2013 - 2016

  • REACH Healthcare Foundation | Board Of Directors | 2010 - 2012

  • The Kansas City Medical Society | President | 2004

  • Cancer Quality Alliance (CQA) | "Blue Print" Group Member for ASCO & IOM initiative

  • Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC) - US Oncology Network (USON) | Physician-Manager | 2000 - 2011

  • Cancer Prevention Clinic - Health Midwest | Former Director

  • Health Midwest IRB - Former Chair, Executive Committee Member

  • Kansas City Internal Medicine - Oncology 

  • National Initiative on Cancer Care Quality (NICCQ) - Kansas City Area

  • HCA - Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute - Former Quality Oncology Advisory Council

  • HCA Midwest Physicians | Former Chief of Development - Oncology Service Line

  • Association Of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) | “Institute for the Future of Oncology”- panelist | 2013 & 2016

  • American Society of Hematology | CAC Representative | 2019

  • Kansas City Medical Society Foundation | Board Member | Current

  • Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS) - Medicare Administrative Contractor | J-5 Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) - Past Member  

Memberships 

  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) | State Oncology Society Forum member | 2013 - 2021

  • Kansas Society of Clinical Oncology (KaSCO) | President, Board Member | 2016 - 2022

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (BCBSKC) | Former Blue Ribbon/KC Health Collaborative Panel Member

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Carrier Advisory Committee Member | 2011 - Present 

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - Clinical Practice Committee, State Oncology Society Member | 2013 - 2016

  • Association Of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) | “Institute for the Future of Oncology”- panelist 2013 & 2016

  • American Medical Association (AMA) 

  • Kansas City Medical Society 

Recognition

  • 2017 “Innovation Award” | Kansas City Medical Society (KCMS)

  • Physician Recognition Award | American Medical Association (AMA)

  • State Affiliate Grant Recipient | Kansas Society of Clinical Oncology (KaSCO)

Education, Fellowships & Residencies 

  • Graduate Medical Education at Boston University, Harvard, UCLA, and University of Minnesota-affiliated hospitals 

    •  Clinical Pathology, Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, BMT | 1986 - 1993 ​

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  • Loyola College, University of Madras/MGR Medical University (India) -  Stanley Medical College

    • ​Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine | 1975 - 1982

Licenses & Certifications

Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology 
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons 
Issued Dec 2016 · Expires Dec 2024 
Credential ID 4096

National Provider Identifier (NPI)
# 1396716056

Kansas Provider License
# 04-24799

Missouri Provider License
# 102903 

Specialties

  • Patient-Centered Care 

  • AI in Cancer Care

  • Genomics

  • Prostate Cancer Care

Business Experience

Dr. Ethirajan has extensive experience in the business of cancer care as a corporate consultant and in business leadership roles.

Publications, Presentations, & Press

AEs from Novel Hormone Therapy in Nonmetastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer
Urology Times 
May 26, 2021

  • adverse event management from various treatments for prostate and bladder cancer.

 
Blueprint for a better cancer care system 
Cancer Clinical Journal
Sep 1, 2008

  • Cancer Quality Alliance-ASCO initiative.

  • Member of the "Blueprint" group

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Better Support Needed for Patients in Chronic Pain
Kansas City Medicine
Summer 2018

  • Center For Practical Bioethics 

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Cancer Quality Alliance | CA Cancer J Clin · Sep 1, 2008

  • ASCO initiative with the Institute of Medicine

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NICCQ  | Kansas City Principal Investigator | JCO · Mar 1, 2006

  • 1st Oncology Quality study

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Integration of Medical Oncology & Surgical Specialties | Panelist | September 2024
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Personalized Medicine & Genomics in an Ethical Framework | Aug 2014 - Present 

  • Center for Practical Bio-ethics

  • Kansas City University (KCU-ULS)

  • Texas Society of Clinical Oncology (Austin, TX)

  • South Carolina Oncology Society (Charleston, SC) 

 
Institute for the Future of Oncology | Panelist | 2013 & 2016

  • Association Of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC)

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