Amanika Kumar, M.D.

Amanika Kumar, M.D., is a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist specializing in complex surgery for malignant and benign conditions, including minimally invasive and open approaches. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. She holds a dual appointment both in the Gynecologic Surgical division and Medical Oncology. Dr. Kumar's clinical expertise includes surgical treatment of:

• Ovarian/fallopian tube/peritoneal cancer
• Endometrial/uterine cancer
• Ovarian cysts and masses
• Pelvic masses
• Cervical cancer
• Vulvar cancer
• Vaginal cancer
• Recurrent cancers
• Uterine fibroids
• Lower genital tract dysplasia
• Placenta accreta/percreta/increta

Dr. Kumar's area of expertise includes quality of life in gynecologic cancer patients with a focus on patient and family centered cancer care that aligns with a patient's values. Her research is focused on building resilience in ovarian cancer patients, evaluating the effects of cancer treatments on muscle mass and function, and multidisciplinary surgical approaches to complex cancer cases.

Dr. Kumar is active in quality improvement, leading several efforts in the Division of Gynecologic Surgery. She is also active in education, participating in medical student education as Associate Clerkship director and is an active member of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. She is a member of the national Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s Education Committee and Palliative Care Committee. She is also on the Patient Education Committee of the Foundation for Women's Cancer and works closely with the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance.