Abhishek V. 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 clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Prostatectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Kumar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Geriatric Medicine, - American Board Of Internal Med/Geriatric Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

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

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 Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving
Baylor University Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
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:

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

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Abhishek V. 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 V. Kumar specialize in?

While Dr. Abhishek V. 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 V. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Abhishek V. Kumar has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Abhishek V. 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 V. Kumar accept my insurance?

Dr. Abhishek V. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Baylor Scott & White Health. 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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