Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Sonal Kumar

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology And Hepatology At David H. Koch Center
1283 York Ave # 9, 
New York, NY 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
15 Years of Experience
Expertise in
11
conditions
Gastroenterology And Hepatology At David H. Koch Center
1283 York Ave # 9, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Sonal Kumar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years.

Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Jaundice, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 105 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Washington University School Of Medicine

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Health First
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  • POS
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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Locations

Gastroenterology and Hepatology at David H. Koch Center
1283 York Ave # 9, New York, NY 10065

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

6 Clinical Trials

A Seamless, Adaptive, Phase 2b/3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, International Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Belapectin (GR MD-02) for the Prevention of Esophageal Varices in NASH Cirrhosis
A Seamless, Adaptive, Phase 2b/3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, International Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Belapectin (GR MD-02) for the Prevention of Esophageal Varices in NASH Cirrhosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Belapectin
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic Acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 4, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Effect of Obeticholic Acid on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis
A Phase 4, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Effect of Obeticholic Acid on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 09, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic Acid 
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Phase 2 Dose Ranging, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of EDP-305 in Subjects With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) With or Without an Inadequate Response to Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)
A Phase 2 Dose Ranging, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of EDP-305 in Subjects With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) With or Without an Inadequate Response to Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 18, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Oral Hepatitis C Treatment for Indolent Lymphoma (OPTImaL) Study
Oral Hepatitis C Treatment for Indolent Lymphoma (OPTImaL) Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 08, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
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105 Total Publications

Finding Poetry in Vital Signs.
Finding Poetry in Vital Signs.
Journal: Anesthesiology
Published: May 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sonal Kumar

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Sonal Kumar by calling their office at 347-378-4102. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sonal Kumar a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sonal Kumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, 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. Sonal Kumar specialize in?

While Dr. Sonal Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Sonal Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sonal Kumar has published 105 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sonal Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sonal Kumar accept my insurance?

Dr. Sonal Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-378-4102 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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