Overview
Soma Kumar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Delayed Growth, and Acute Pancreatitis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
8110 Birmingham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Soma Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Soma Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Soma 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 Kumar a top-rated expert for Childhood Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Soma 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 Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Soma Kumar is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Delayed Growth. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Soma Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Soma Kumar has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Soma 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 Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Soma 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.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Experienced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- 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.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.