Overview
Nitin Kumar is a Gastroenterologist in Effingham, Illinois. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Visceromegaly, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 159 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nitin Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nitin 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 Kumar a top-rated expert for Gastric Bypass?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nitin 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 Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Nitin 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 Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nitin Kumar has published 159 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Bypass. You can view a list of Dr. Nitin 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 Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nitin 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.
- 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.