Dr. Ashok Kumar
Overview
Ashok Kumar, MD, specializes in anesthesiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He practices at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Kumar received his medical degree from the Government Medical College, Patiala and completed residencies at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in addition to a fellowship at Government Medical College, Amritsar.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
620 Howard Avenue, Floor 7, Altoona, PA 16601
700 High Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
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. Ashok Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ashok Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ashok Kumar by calling their office at 814-889-4439. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ashok Kumar a top-rated expert for Sacroiliac Joint Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashok Kumar is classified as an Advanced expert for Sacroiliac Joint 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. Ashok Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Ashok Kumar is a Anesthesiology, they have specific expertise in Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Anesthesiology.
Does Dr. Ashok Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ashok Kumar has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sacroiliac Joint Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Ashok Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ashok Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashok Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-889-4439 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Bone GraftDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Herniated DiskDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.