University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 

Overview

Vishnu Kumar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Splenic Infarction, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center
Mercy Health System Corp
Saint Francis Medical Center
Javon Bea Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Other Locations
Javon Bea Hospital
8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114

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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540 E Jefferson St Ste 301, 
Iowa City, IA 
 (113.5 miles away)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vishnu Kumar

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Vishnu Kumar by calling their office at 319-356-1616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vishnu Kumar a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?

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

While Dr. Vishnu Kumar is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Splenic Infarction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

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

Yes. Dr. Vishnu Kumar has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Vishnu Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vishnu Kumar accept my insurance?

Dr. Vishnu Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-1616 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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