
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.
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Locations
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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Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Mathai cares for patients with advanced lung and respiratory diseases. Her focus is on clinical care and research related to interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis. Prior to joining the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, she was a member of the faculty at the University of Colorado in Denver. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and is involved in research related to pulmonary fibrosis. She has received support for her work from the National Institutes of Health, the Parker B. Francis Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense and currently serves as the principal investigator on numerous clinical trials related to treatments for interstitial lung diseases. She is active in medical education and directs the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Mathai is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Mathai is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Mathai is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Specialists - Dallas
Dr. Kummerfeldt specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is experienced the treatment of general pulmonary conditions such as pleural effusions, asthma, COPD, pulmonary nodules, cough and interstitial lung disease. He has a professional interest in pleural disease, thoracic and critical care ultrasound. Dr. Kummerfeldt is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kummerfeldt is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care- American Board Of Internal Med/Neurocritical Care, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Kummerfeldt is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Abhishek V. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Abhishek V. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Abhishek V. 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 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- BullaeDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsthmaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BronchitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Collapsed LungDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmpyemaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- ProstatectomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Pulmonary Alveolar ProteinosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Simple Pulmonary EosinophiliaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- VertigoDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.

