Overview
Soma Kumar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Chronic Pancreatitis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
8110 Birmingham Way, San Diego, CA 92123
3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
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.
Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Soma D. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Soma D. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Soma D. Kumar by calling their office at 858-966-4003. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Soma D. Kumar a top-rated expert for Childhood Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Soma D. Kumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Childhood Pancreatitis, 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. Soma D. Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Soma D. Kumar is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Soma D. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Soma D. Kumar has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Soma D. Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Soma D. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Soma D. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-966-4003 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
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- ColitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- DiarrheaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EncopresisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Esophageal Atresia Coloboma TalipesDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.
- EsophagitisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- MalnutritionDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PicaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Pica.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.