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Nayana Kamath, M.D.

Nayana Kamath, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology , Cancer

4.9 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Wilmot Cancer Institute - Greece

155 Bellwood Drive
Rochester, NY 14606

About Me

Dr. Kamath graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University earning a Bachelor in Science Degree in Molecular Biology in 2005. She was also awarded the University Honors Scholar distinction for publishing an honors thesis on her undergraduate research in cell signal transduction pathways. While atte...
Dr. Kamath graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University earning a Bachelor in Science Degree in Molecular Biology in 2005. She was also awarded the University Honors Scholar distinction for publishing an honors thesis on her undergraduate research in cell signal transduction pathways. While attending South Alabama College of Medicine, Dr. Kamath participated in breast cancer research and served as Vice-President of her class.

Dr. Kamath is Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine.

Certified Specialties

Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Clinical Assistant Professor (Voluntary) - Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Medical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2014

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2010 - 2012

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2009 - 2010

Education

MD | University of South Alabama Medical Center. 2009

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Our experience has always been positive. Dr. Kamath takes time to explain everything in detail and watches over us! The staff is excellent as well.

Sep 17, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Kamath is the best.

Sep 15, 2025

5.0 stars

Thanks for help!!!

Sep 13, 2025

5.0 stars

The doctor is so caring, she explains in terms we can understand. She has such compassion. Love the examples she uses when explaining things. Never felt rushed at all. Alway's answers all of our questions.

Sep 11, 2025

5.0 stars

Everyone is concerned, easy to relate to and wants me to get better.

Aug 31, 2025

5.0 stars

Always let's me no where my stats are and how I am doing.

Aug 14, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr Kamath and her staff were understanding and compassionate and listened to me

Aug 08, 2025

5.0 stars

Without a doubt, I would highly recommends this group.

Jun 20, 2025

5.0 stars

I feel well cared for by Dr. Kamath. She is kind, patient and so knowledgeable..

Jun 16, 2025

5.0 stars

Both the NP and MD took their time to listen to my concerns and took everything I said into consideration to make the best care plan for me. Very few times do you find providers who listen and show true compassion. It was much appreciated

Jun 15, 2025

5.0

Very good experience

Jun 11, 2025

5.0

Dr . Kamath is very customer focus. She is the Best of the very best

Jun 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kamath is exceptional!!! Wonderfully informing, and caring, And through. She is also on top of my needs, and making telephone calls on my behalf to hurry the processes that I have needed to go through in record time! She is excellent and a real blessing to me.

Jun 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kamath is phenomenal! She listens, cares and is genuinely concerned and seeks to find the best course of action or treatment. I so appreciate her and her wealth of knowledge.

Jun 05, 2025

5.0

I find myself promoting the care I receive to all who may listen..

May 26, 2025

5.0

Highly recommended

May 21, 2025

5.0

I get 110% from Dr Kamath

May 21, 2025

5.0

Very Satisfied with the care provided!!

May 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kamath is great!

May 07, 2025

5.0

Service was excellent

Apr 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Kamath is amazing She's very informative So personable So caring she brings things down to your level at times when it may be scary to hear the information she truly cares

Apr 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kamath is very good about answering any questions I have and explaining what is happening.

Apr 15, 2025

4.8

Medical team is excellent

Apr 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Kamath is wonderful...she put me at ease while offering professional but empathetic medical explanations to my questions. She had clearly read my chart before I arrived and knew my concerns and upcoming needs. She made me feel very comfortable during the exam and offered positive reinforcement towards my future health!

Mar 18, 2025

5.0

They took care of my anemia problem quickly and made the experience a very positive one. Infusion center is great!

Mar 18, 2025

4.0

Provider [...] listened to what I had to say.

Mar 17, 2025

5.0

I LOVE Dr. Kamath! I was a basket case that day. She held my hands and slowly and carefully explained my options. Suddenly life was not so bleak. God bless her!

Mar 13, 2025

5.0

Wonderful

Jan 31, 2025

5.0

Great!

Jan 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kamath is the best.

Jan 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kamath came across as really knowing what she's doing and was very friendly.

Jan 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Kamath is amazing! I love her being my oncologist

Dec 21, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Dec 19, 2024

5.0

She really listens to my concerns, my preferences in care!

Nov 30, 2024

5.0

Over the past year and a half, I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Kamath. She is exceptional as she deals with my disease (cancer) along with how it is affecting my life and family.

Nov 30, 2024

5.0

I'm extremely grateful to Dr. Kamath and staff. They are so great at their jobs and literally made a tough year for me so much more tolerable. The nurses are the best in the business and truly care about the well being of their patients.

Nov 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath explains things in terms I understand.

Nov 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath is an extremely sensitive and caring doctor. She's courteous and takes her time with you. I enjoy our doctor visits very much!

Nov 25, 2024

5.0

Everyone was great

Nov 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Kamath is a fantastic doctor. She spent time with me explaining what I can do to strengthen my bones, diet, etc. I would recommend her to anyone!

Nov 06, 2024

5.0

Without a doubt this was one of the best doctor visits I have experienced. Dr. Kamath is the best. Very easy to talk to. She puts you at ease and really listens to you. She explained everything thoroughly and in a way that's easily understood. I appreciate her willingness to listen and take her time with you.

Nov 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath was amazing! Being told you have cancer and that you need to be with an oncologist as a very scary thing But she made the experience one of the best I could've had She was reassuring so informative and kind and made sure I was included in the plans

Oct 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Kamath took her time & explained in detail the inner workings of my body & how my actions influence my health.

Oct 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Kamath is the best doctor I have ever had. She communicates very well and explains treatment exceptionally well. She is clear, concise and well informed.

Oct 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath was very thorough explaining everything in detail. She had a great personality and puts you right at ease as did the staff.

Sep 25, 2024

5.0

I like this doctor very much. She gives lengthy, clear descriptions of what is going on. She makes me feel comfortable and that what I say matters. Excellent experience.

Sep 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath takes time with us and her care is above and beyond all others.

Sep 19, 2024

5.0

The doctor was also wonderful

Jun 16, 2024

5.0

Very nice provider. She answered my questions and asked my opinion on timing of follow up appointment.

May 22, 2024

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Kamath to a friend and she is also very pleased with the association.

May 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Kamath has always been very responsive to my care [...].

May 15, 2024

5.0

Already have recommended

May 09, 2024

5.0

We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have Dr. Kamath as our physician. Aside from guiding us through this new procedure, she also is a delight and we look forward to meeting her at each appointment.

Apr 30, 2024

4.3

Good

Apr 28, 2024

5.0

Pleasant experience. Easy to talk with, answered questions.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath is one of the best doctors I have ever had.

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath is amazing healthcare professional. She is patient, she is an effective communicator, she really listens to my concerns. Dr. Kamath made sure I gotten the labs she felt was necessary for my symptoms. She is very encouraging about patients advocating for themselves. I cannot ask for a better healthcare provider. She demonstrates Compassion, empathy, integrity, professionalism. Dr. Kamath is truly a great asset to our healthcare community, we can surely use more providers like her. She really cares about her patients and the well-being of others. Thank you.

Apr 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath and the staff at Interlakes continue to be a beacon of light in the midst of a diagnosis with a poor medical outcome.

Mar 24, 2024

5.0

She listened and agreed as to when scheduling an appointment would be convenient for me

Mar 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath is so wonderful, thorough, and calming.

Mar 14, 2024

5.0

Peggy Lynch NP and Dr Kamath and their staff were very kind, considerate and caring. We appreciate that

Mar 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kamath and the Physicians Assistants are always knowledgeable to my diagnosis and very easy to talk to about any concerns I might have about my health. Have had the best care at Inter lakes Oncology that I could hope for.

Feb 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent care by everyone

Feb 14, 2024

Good

Jan 21, 2024

5.0

Listened to my questions regarding blood work and eased my concerns.

Jan 13, 2024

5.0

The best

Jan 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent care, very professional.

Jan 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent respect for my situation and clearly cares for my wellbeing..

Nov 24, 2023

5.0

She's fantastic!

Nov 15, 2023

5.0

Good experience.

Oct 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kamath is ver professional, knowledgeable and customer focused. She is a true gem

Oct 22, 2023

5.0

As soon as Dr.Kamath started talking I knew I wanted her in my corner. She is SO supportive and took the time to patiently answer all my questions. I'm so lucky to have her on my team!

Sep 13, 2023

5.0

I will always recommend Dr. Kamath.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

Doctor is one of the most thorough, efficient, empathetic doctor I work with. Could not be better.

Aug 05, 2023

5.0

I love Dr. Kamath. She is patient, she listens, she offers information and advice, she answers my multiple questions. I usually hug her on the way out! She is so nice and down to earth...an example of how every doctor should be!

Aug 04, 2023

5.0

Always excellent

Aug 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kamath is awesome. We have a strong partnership.

Jul 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kamath is the best!

Jun 30, 2023

5.0

I always feel I am listened to and can have the time I need to discuss my health

Jun 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Kamath has been absolutely amazing through this whole cancer journey with my father. She is very professional, explains things in ways that make sense, very thorough, and compassionate. Our family is truly blessed to have her on our team as my dad fights cancer!

Jun 20, 2023

5.0

She's the Greatest.

Jun 13, 2023

5.0

Wonderfully kind and reassuring md.

Apr 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

Apr 04, 2023

5.0

Very good service

Mar 23, 2023

Dr. Kamath is an excellent physician. Not only does she know the technical material, she knows how to communicate, be inclusive, and interact with me.

Mar 15, 2023

5.0

Quite possibly one of the best Dr.'s I have ever worked with.

Mar 12, 2023

Dr. Kamath goes above and beyond for her patients. She is always in a happy mood when I see her. Given most circumstances with her patients, this is very reassuring. Dr. Kamath is thorough. She covers every basis possible without wasting time and resources. I am so grateful to have her in my life.

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

Always listened to my concerns and explains my treatments and what to expect and why.

Feb 12, 2023

Great visit with my provider

Jan 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kamath is super nice and an excellent listener. She does great at explaining everything. I wish she could be my primary care provider!

Jan 18, 2023

5.0

Always excellent care

Jan 13, 2023

3.5

First visit with this doctor, I don't expect her to know all about my problems.

Jan 12, 2023

3.0

Felt talked down to: had follow up visit [...] asked if saw a surgeon but had no referral for one so didn't know and provider said needed to know NOW if wanted surgery. Very flippant.

Dec 14, 2022

4.2

Dr. Kamath is always very kind.

Nov 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kamath listens to concerns and explains things so I understand my results and care

Nov 19, 2022

5.0

Good experience

Nov 04, 2022

She asked if I had any questions, and of course I did regarding my bloodwork past and present. She did answer my questions.

Nov 02, 2022

5.0

Doctors and staff are all professional, and caring.

Oct 23, 2022

A very caring and knowledgeable provider.

Sep 27, 2022

5.0

THE BEST! Will recommend her to everyone!

Sep 15, 2022

Kamath is one of the best doctors I and my family have. She knows her patients and how to effectively engage with them.

Sep 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kamath was a rock star. This was my first time visiting her and I was blown away. I love the forwardness, honesty, and demeanor. That is hard to find with a health care provider. They are so overworked that they forget to personally connect with the patient. Not Dr. Kamath. She was fabulous!

Aug 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kamath is wonderful, friendly and explains everything to you.

Aug 19, 2022