Overview
Interventional Cardiologist | Medical Director | Clinical Instructor
Dr. Vinod Kumar is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with over three decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He serves as the Medical Director of the Heart, Vascular, and Leg Center in Bakersfield, California, a role he has held since 1992. Additionally, he is a Clinical Instructor at UCLA, where he contributes to the training of future physicians.
Dr. Kumar completed his Interventional Cardiology fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine, following a Cardiology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and an Internal Medicine residency at Wayne State University. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, and Endovascular Medicine.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kumar has held leadership positions, including Chairman of Cardiology and Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at San Joaquin Hospital. He has also served as President of the American Heart Association's Kern County Chapter. His dedication to cardiovascular research has led to numerous publications, clinical trials, and conference presentations.
Dr. Kumar's contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, including the Physician of the Year Award from the U.S. Congress (2003) and the Ronald Reagan Gold Medal for Outstanding Community Service (2004). Passionate about patient education, he developed the “Good Family, Good Heart” program and authored the b.
Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Angina.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5020 Commerce Dr # A, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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. Vinod Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vinod Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vinod Kumar by calling their office at 661-324-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vinod Kumar a top-rated expert for Venous Insufficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vinod Kumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Venous Insufficiency, 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. Vinod Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Vinod Kumar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Peripheral Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Vinod Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vinod Kumar has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Venous Insufficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Vinod Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vinod Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Vinod Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 661-324-4100 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
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
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- AnginaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.