Overview
Tarun Kumar, MD, FACS, is a pediatric surgeon at MercyOne Pediatric Surgery. Before joining MercyOne in 2012, he was a staff surgeon in pediatric surgery at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children Medical Center and St. Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis. He also served as an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children Medical Center. Dr. Kumar earned his medical degree from R.N.T. Medical College in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. He completed an internship at R.N.T. Medical College and a residency in general surgery at Ravindranath Tagore Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Dr. Kumar completed pediatric surgery residency training at L.T. Medical College & General Hospital in Sion, Mumbai, India, and he completed his pediatric surgery/pediatric minimally invasive surgery training at LeBonheur Children Medical Center at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Omphalocele.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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Locations
330 Laurel St., Suite 1200, Des Moines, IA 50314
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.
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Surgery
Dr. Ulises Garza-Serna, MD, FACS, FEBPS, is a pediatric surgeon who joined the MercyOne Pediatric Surgery team in 2021. Dr. Garza-Serna finished his pediatric surgery training in 2014 at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in California (CHLA) affiliated to the University Of Southern California (USC). He is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in pediatric surgery by the European Board of Pediatric Surgery. He received his medical education from the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) Facultad de Medicina in Monterrey, Mexico. He completed residency in general surgery at the Instituto Technológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico, and completed general surgery in the United States at the University of Texas Medical Branch.In addition, Dr. Garza-Serna has served as an instructor of advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery as an International Faculty and Scholar at the University of Arizona (UofA), and as Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at the Instituto Technológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Mexico.English Espanol. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Omphalomesenteric Cyst. Dr. Serna is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tarun Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tarun Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tarun Kumar by calling their office at 515-643-5454. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tarun Kumar a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tarun Kumar is classified as an Advanced expert for Appendicitis, 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. Tarun Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Tarun Kumar is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, and Atresia of Small Intestine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Tarun Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tarun Kumar has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. Tarun Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tarun Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarun Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medica. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-643-5454 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
- Advanced
- AppendicitisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Duodenal AtresiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Duodenal Atresia.
- GastroschisisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.