Overview
Rakesh M. Kumar, MD, is a board-certified infectious disease specialist at Ascension Saint Thomas in Murfreesboro, TN. He diagnoses, treats and manages rare and complex infections. Dr. Kumar has a special interest in atypical mycobacterial infections, prosthetic joint and other musculoskeletal infections, recurrent urinary tract infections, bacteremia and endocarditis. Dr. Kumar listens to understand your needs and then works with you to create a personalized care plan.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, and Infectious Arthritis.
Dr. Kumar is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1800 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste 430, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1800 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste 430, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar by calling their office at 615-396-6800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteomyelitis, 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. Rakesh M. Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Sepsis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakesh M. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-396-6800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteomyelitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
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- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- LymphangitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MeningitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- PneumoniaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.