Gautam Kumar
Experienced in Saddle Pulmonary Embolism

Dr. Gautam Kumar

Ophthalmology
Emory health
Georgia Eye Partners
10080 Medlock Bridge Road, 
Duluth, GA 
39 Years of Experience
Experienced in Saddle Pulmonary Embolism
Emory health
Georgia Eye Partners
10080 Medlock Bridge Road, 
Duluth, GA 
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Overview

Gautam Kumar is an Ophthalmologist in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Kumar has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Atherectomy, and Thrombectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 167 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.

Graduate Institution
Washington University School Of Medicine, 1987.0
Residency
The University of Chicago Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1992
Fellowships
Univ of Connecticut Health Center
Hospital Affiliations
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Languages Spoken
English
Italian
Spanish
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Oscar
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

Georgia Eye Partners
10080 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097
Call: 770-623-3931

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

7 Clinical Trials

RELIEVE-HF TRIAL: REducing Lung congestIon Symptoms Using the v-wavE Shunt in adVancEd Heart Failure
RELIEVE-HF TRIAL: REducing Lung congestIon Symptoms Using the v-wavE Shunt in adVancEd Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Validation of OCT-based FUnctional diagnoSIs of corONary Stenosis (FUSION)
Validation of OCT-based FUnctional diagnoSIs of corONary Stenosis (FUSION)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other
Evaluation of Treatment Strategies for Severe CaLcIfic Coronary Arteries: Orbital Atherectomy vs. Conventional Angioplasty Technique Prior to Implantation of Drug-Eluting StEnts: The ECLIPSE Trial
Evaluation of Treatment Strategies for Severe CaLcIfic Coronary Arteries: Orbital Atherectomy vs. Conventional Angioplasty Technique Prior to Implantation of Drug-Eluting StEnts: The ECLIPSE Trial
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: October 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
DEFINE PCI: Physiologic Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Following PCI
DEFINE PCI: Physiologic Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Following PCI
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Effect of Alirocumab on Saphenous Vein Graft Atherosclerosis: The Alirocumab for Stopping Atherosclerosis Progression in Saphenous Vein Grafts (ASAP-SVG) Pilot Trial
Effect of Alirocumab on Saphenous Vein Graft Atherosclerosis: The Alirocumab for Stopping Atherosclerosis Progression in Saphenous Vein Grafts (ASAP-SVG) Pilot Trial
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 16, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
Practical Evaluation of Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) and Its Associated Alternate Indices During Routine Clinical Procedures
Practical Evaluation of Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) and Its Associated Alternate Indices During Routine Clinical Procedures
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 07, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 23, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
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166 Total Publications

Concurrent maternal stress and THC exposure during pregnancy alters adolescent behavioral outcomes and corticolimbic molecular programs.
Concurrent maternal stress and THC exposure during pregnancy alters adolescent behavioral outcomes and corticolimbic molecular programs.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: July 16, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Angioplasty
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      • Atherectomy
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      • Embolectomy
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      • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
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        Advanced
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      • Thrombectomy
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      • Experienced
      • Saddle Pulmonary Embolism
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      • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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      • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
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