Overview
Dr. Kumar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained nephrology physician with expertise in chronic kidney disease, renal stones and hyponatremia. Board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Kumar cares for patients with a wide variety of chronic and acute conditions including blood pressure management, preventing progression of chronic kidney disease, prevention of recurrent renal stones (calculi), hyponatremia and glomerulonephritis. Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Kumar completed his undergraduate and medical school degrees there before completing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He completed his fellowship training in nephrology at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Initially drawn by the intellectual challenge of nephrology, Dr. Kumar is passionate about the important role of patients in their own care. Patient education is important to practice, as he believes taking time to educate patients on their conditions builds relationships and leads to better results. He appreciates working in a specialty where medication and lifestyle habits can often make a huge difference, but that there are life-saving interventions such as dialysis and kidney transplants, available to many patients. Married with two boys, Dr. Kumar and his family enjoy traveling and the outdoors, especially exploring local beaches. Dr. Kumar is fluent English, Urdu, Sindhi and Hindi as well as speaking some Punjabi.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Renal Tubular Acidosis, and Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
739 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, 801, Newport News, VA 23606
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ameet Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ameet Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ameet Kumar by calling their office at 757-873-1009. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ameet Kumar a top-rated expert for Nephrosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ameet Kumar is classified as an Advanced expert for Nephrosclerosis, 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. Ameet Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Ameet Kumar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Renal Tubular Acidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ameet Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ameet Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-873-1009 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- NephrosclerosisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
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- Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Autosomal Recessive Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
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- Distal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
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- Primary Tubular Proximal AcidosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis.
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