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Dr Shivan Sivakumar

Verified Oncology Birmingham

Dr Shivan Sivakumar

3 years of experience 4.9 (24 verified reviews)

10,319+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shivan Sivakumar at a glance

Dr Shivan Sivakumar is an Oncology practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

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.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Shivan Sivakumar

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Oncology
    Universitat de València, Birmingham (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-227063 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-7E871F0F · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 578
Annual physical exam 99395 3,028
Vaccination administration 90471 2,932
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 171

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shivan Sivakumar
HEADSHOT
Shivan Sivakumar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shivan Sivakumar with the team
WITH TEAM
Shivan Sivakumar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet Shivan Sivakumar

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across GB
    Shivan Sivakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8306/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31720064 · cited by 58
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Shivan Sivakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5788/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30214121 · cited by 184
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across GB
    Shivan Sivakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7362/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32820450 · cited by 158
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Shivan Sivakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8585/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34628622 · cited by 108

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Oncology European Annual Congress (Oncology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Oncology National Society Meeting · Birmingham · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — Birmingham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shivan.sivakumar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

24 verified reviews
4.94
★★★★⯨
24 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Shivan Sivakumar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Shivan Sivakumar treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Shivan Sivakumar specialise in?

    Shivan Sivakumar specialises in Oncology in Birmingham, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Shivan Sivakumar treat?

    Shivan Sivakumar treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shivan Sivakumar practise?

    Shivan Sivakumar practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shivan Sivakumar speak?

    Shivan Sivakumar speaks English.

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    Shivan Sivakumar has a verified rating of 4.94/5 from 24 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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