Overview
Akash Kumar, MD, is the GI Fellowship Associate Program Director, Medical Director, GI Cancer Screening Program and Assistant Professor, Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Kumar is a specialist who treats patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. He has clinical interests in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and general gastroenterology, including the treatment of conditions such as acid reflux and colon cancer screening.
His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1250 Waters Place- Tower II, 9th Floor, Bronx, NY 10461
1200 Waters Place, Suite M117, Bronx, NY 10461
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kumar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Akash R. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akash R. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akash R. Kumar by calling their office at 866-633-8255. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akash R. Kumar a top-rated expert for Cronkhite-Canada Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akash R. Kumar is classified as an Experienced expert for Cronkhite-Canada Disease, 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. Akash R. Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Akash R. Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Akash R. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akash R. Kumar has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cronkhite-Canada Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Akash R. Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akash R. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akash R. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-633-8255 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.