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Department Hematology and Medical Oncology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
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Biography

About Kanika Nair, MD

Dr. Nair is an Associate Staff in the Gastrointestinal Malignancies Program at the Cleveland Clinic. She completed her undergraduate degrees in Chemistry as well as Physics & Astronomy from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, where she completed her training in Internal Medicine and served as Chief Resident at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. As a proud graduate of Mayfield High School, she was thrilled to return to Cleveland for her fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic, where she also served as Chief Fellow. 

Dr. Nair's clinical and research focus is the use of radio-ligand therapy in neuroendocrine tumors, understanding the role of the tumor microbiome in young-onset colorectal cancers, germline mutations in pancreatic cancers, and use of circulating tumor DNA in gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Nair serves on the ASCO Guidelines Committee for the Use of cfDNA Testing in Solid Tumors and Lymphoma. She is also involved with the fellowship program as the Director of the Fellow Coaching Program and the Research Award Committee.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2020

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Hematology/Oncology
Cleveland, OH
2021

Residency - The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internal Medicine - Chief Resident
Washington, DC
2018

Residency - The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internal Medicine
Washington, DC
2017

Medical Education - The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medicine
Washington, DC
2014

Undergraduate - University of Pittsburgh
Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy
Pittsburgh, PA
2009

Additional Training


Professional Highlights


Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Awards & Honors


Innovations & Patents


Memberships


Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 9/8/2024, Dr. Nair has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Nair receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Taiho, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

104 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

Dr Kaniika Nair has been a phenomenal oncologist for me since 2021. She was part of a team of specialists who saved my life!She is a very professional, personable & kind person. I am so blessed to have Dr Nair as my oncologist!

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

The good doctor (and her staff) is wonderful!!

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

Dr Nair does an exceptional job caring for her patients

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Dr Nair is THE BEST!! She always cares about me and listens to everything and treats me with such respect. While also being friendly, kind and overall a wonderful person!

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024

I enjoy talking with the doctor

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

Dr. Nair was very personable and pleasant

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Really appreciate Dr Nair's caring & kindness when telling me results of scans ( cancer returned)

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

Doctor said did not need appointment to review scans and labs then changed her mind and apparently I did need an appointment but did not discover until I called to find out what was going on.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr. Onger the best!!

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Very good The doctor is help me too much

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr Nair is an amazing oncologist!Along with her knowledge, she is so supportive & kind. She was part of a team @ Clinic who saved my life from pancreatic cancer in 2022. I am eternally grateful to all!

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Nair was prepared for my visit. She knew my history and had answers to my many questions. She listened intently to my current health situation and arranged appointments with other specialist doctors who could help my current case.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Love Dr. Nair! You never feel rushed in her office. She is very caring and sweet.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

She's the best! Takes time to discuss any concerns and issues

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023

Dr. Nair is amazing.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Dr. Nair is wonderful! She's very attentive, concerned about me and my health. I would definitely recommend her.

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