Abhishek Kumar
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

Overview

Dr. Kumar is a fellowship-trained and board-certified interventional pulmonologist with expertise in a wide range of minimally invasive pulmonary procedures. He has a particular focus on lung cancer diagnostic and procedural interventions, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) for COPD, ultrasound-guided pulmonary procedures, and both benign and malignant pleural diseases. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kumar serves as the medical director of interventional pulmonology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. When his busy schedule allows, Dr. Kumar enjoys playing badminton, table tennis, pool, swimming, watching movies or sports, traveling, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Bangalore Medical College - 2004|University At Buffalo, VA Western NY Healthcare Sy - 2015

Residency

Chief Resident. Cardiac Arrests, The Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center - 2011

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine
- American Board Of Internal Med/Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Geriatric Medicine
Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Geriatric Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx) - 2012
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Buffalo General Hospital - 2015
University at Buffalo, VA Western NY Healthcare Sy - 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HMO Partners
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
3410 Worth St, Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75246

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Abhishek Kumar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Abhishek Kumar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Abhishek Kumar by calling their office at 214-820-6856. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Abhishek Kumar a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Abhishek Kumar is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Metastases, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Abhishek Kumar specialize in?

While Dr. Abhishek Kumar is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Abhishek Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Abhishek Kumar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Abhishek Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Abhishek Kumar accept my insurance?

Dr. Abhishek Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-820-6856 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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