Overview
Nitin Kumar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Effingham, Illinois.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Visceromegaly, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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Locations
904 Medical Park Dr Ste 3, Effingham, IL 62401
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. Nitin A. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nitin A. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nitin A. Kumar by calling their office at 217-342-4175. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nitin A. Kumar a top-rated expert for Gastric Bypass?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nitin A. Kumar is classified as an Elite expert for Gastric Bypass, 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. Nitin A. Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Nitin A. Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastric Bypass, Acute Pancreatitis, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Nitin A. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nitin A. Kumar has published 172 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Bypass. You can view a list of Dr. Nitin A. Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nitin A. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nitin A. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 217-342-4175 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
- Elite
- Gastric BypassDr. Kumar isElite. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Advanced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
- ObesityDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- VitrectomyDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AngioplastyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- CirrhosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastrostomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HepatitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- JaundiceDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Liver FailureDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- SeptoplastyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.