Overview
Anand Kumar is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Kumar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anand R. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anand R. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anand R. Kumar by calling their office at 215-955-8900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anand R. Kumar a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anand R. Kumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Endoscopy, 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. Anand R. Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Anand R. Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Gallbladder Disease, and Bile Duct Stricture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Anand R. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anand R. Kumar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Anand 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. Anand R. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Anand R. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-8900 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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- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholestasisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- JaundiceDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Stent PlacementDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastrostomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- IndigestionDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Liver TransplantDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Neuroma Biliary TractDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroma Biliary Tract.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PancreatectomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic AdenomaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Adenoma.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Pyogenic Liver AbscessDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pyogenic Liver Abscess.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Stomach CancerDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.