Overview
Prasanna Kumar is an Internal Medicine provider in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
3165 Myrtle Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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. Prasanna Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prasanna Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prasanna Kumar by calling their office at 618-451-7940. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prasanna Kumar a top-rated expert for Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prasanna Kumar is classified as an Advanced expert for Bicuspid Aortic Valve, 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. Prasanna Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Prasanna Kumar is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Prasanna Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prasanna Kumar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bicuspid Aortic Valve. You can view a list of Dr. Prasanna Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prasanna Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasanna Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-451-7940 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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- Advanced
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.