Dr Shivan Sivakumar
MBBS, BMedSci, PhD, FRCP
18 years of experience
Birmingham, B15 2TQ
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1 connection in healthcare
18 years of experience
Birmingham, B15 2TQ
(+3 more)
1 connection in healthcare
About Dr Shivan Sivakumar
Dr Shivan Sivakumar is an oncologist and researcher with a particular focus on improving outcomes for patients with pancreatic, liver, and biliary tract cancers. His expertise lies in early diagnosis, running innovative clinical trials, and advancing understanding of these cancers through cutting-edge research into their biological mechanisms.
Dr Sivakumar graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine before completing his foundation training in Leeds. He pursued a PhD in Biochemistry as a Clinical Research Fellow at St John’s College, University of Cambridge, where he laid the groundwork for his career in translational oncology. Following his general medical training in Wales and Leeds, he was appointed a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford. During his time there, he conducted translational research while completing his oncology training, later becoming a Clinical Career Development Fellow and Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology at Oxford.
In August 2023, Dr Sivakumar joined the University of Birmingham as an Associate Professor to lead an academic translational programme in one of Europe's largest Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) oncology units.
Nationally recognised for his work in pancreatic, biliary tract, and liver cancers, Dr Sivakumar has received prestigious accolades such as the NCRI Future of Research Award and the Royal College of Physicians Linacre Lecture. He has secured significant research funding and regularly publishes in leading international journals. Through his clinical and academic leadership, Dr Sivakumar continues to make profound strides in cancer research and treatment, shaping the future of oncology for patients worldwide.
Subspecialties
- Medical Oncology
- Clinical Oncology
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Liver Cancer
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7016509
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2008
Qualifications
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biochemistry, University of Cambridge (2014)
• MRCP, Royal College of Physicians (2014)
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine, Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London (2008)
• BMedSci, Molecular Therapeutics, Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London (2007)
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- WPA
Locations
GenesisCare Oxford
Sandy Ln W, Peter's Way, Littlemore, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX4 6LB
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2GW
The Priory Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)
Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
Opening hours
Facilities
The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK
Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ
Opening hours
Facilities
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Shivan Sivakumar is clear and professional in patient care. He answers all questions with care. He gives hope and puts families at ease. Themes include pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy, and liver cancer.
Extremely caring, made me feel at ease as he knew how anxious I was and I felt genuine empathy.
I cannot recommend Professor Shiv Kumar highly enough. When you are facing a cancer diagnosis, you want to feel that you are in knowledgeable, experienced and capable hands. I am very grateful to Professor Kumar for his involvement in my care and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking specialist advice and or a second opinion in oncology.
We cannot thank Dr Shivan Sivakumar enough for the exceptional care, expertise, and hope he has brought to our family. From our very first consultation, he looked at my husband’s diagnosis with a clear, highly strategic vision. My husband is currently undergoing a full, aggressive course of Folfirinox chemotherapy, and thanks to the brilliant management and proactive guidance of Dr Sivakumar and his team, my husband feels strong, and able after his sessions. Dr Sivakumar treats his patients with a genuine warmth and excitement that completely lifts our spirits every time we see him. He looks past basic statistics to see the real, physical resilience of the person in front of him, ensuring a proactive backup plan is always ready so no time is wasted. We feel incredibly safe and blessed to have a world-class oncologist leading this fight with us. He is outstanding
Dr Siakumar made space in his diary on a Saturday evening to talk to me. He is not just extremely knowledgeable but also empathetic. He has a lovely, gentle way and I came away completely comfortable and reassured with my pathway forward.
Dr Sivakumar is a clear communicator and has an easy going manner that I am very comfortable with. He makes time to explain details of my treatment. I would highly recommend him.
I am extremely lucky to have Shiv as my oncologist, he is brilliant!
Shivan has been pivotal in advising appropriate treatment for my wife over the last two years. We highly recommend him to any patients requiring expert advice on cancer treatment.
Over all a good experience - 4* experience all the way.
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Dr Shivan Sivakumar's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 30 reviews.
What languages does Dr Shivan Sivakumar speak?
Dr Shivan Sivakumar speaks English
Where is Dr Shivan Sivakumar located?
Dr Shivan Sivakumar primarily practices at The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ
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