Overview
Navin Kumar is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 73 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9410 Calumet Ave Ste 401, Munster, IN 46321
24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Navin Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Navin Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Navin Kumar by calling their office at 219-922-4900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Navin Kumar a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Navin Kumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Navin Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Navin Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, and Gastric Dysmotility. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Navin Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Navin Kumar has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Navin Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Navin Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Navin Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-922-4900 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
- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.