Overview
Dr. Kumar is a pediatric surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She sees patients at the hospital’s main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, and at Tampa General Hospital and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. She joined the hospital staff in 2024. She earned her medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine-Baylor Scott & White. She then completed a surgery residency at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She also completed a Glassell Foundation research fellowship in children’s regenerative medicine in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UT Houston. She went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Dr. Kumar’s clinical interests include pediatric cancer surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and neonatal thoracic and gastrointestinal surgery.
Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury and Thrombectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
12220 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612
501 6th Avenue South, St Petersburg, FL 33701
885 South Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL 33511
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akshita Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshita Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshita Kumar by calling their office at 727-767-4170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akshita Kumar a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshita Kumar is classified as an Experienced expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, 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. Akshita Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Akshita Kumar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Thrombectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Akshita Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akshita Kumar has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Akshita Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akshita Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akshita Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-4170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- ThrombectomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.