Overview
Kishore Kumar is a Gastroenterologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
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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Geisinger Scranton - Gastroenterology
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Geisinger Medical Center - GI Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kishore Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kishore Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kishore Kumar by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kishore Kumar a top-rated expert for Childhood Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kishore Kumar is classified as an Experienced expert for Childhood Pancreatitis, 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. Kishore Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Kishore Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Bile Duct Stricture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kishore Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kishore Kumar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Kishore Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kishore Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kishore Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 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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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.