Vivek D. Kumar
Expertise in
25
conditions
Expertise in
25
conditions
700 High Street, Floor 2, 
Williamsport, PA 

Overview

Vivek Kumar, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Susquehanna Health Digestive Disease Center and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his medical degree at Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College.

Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 490 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Yale University

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Muncy
Upmc Williamsport
Upmc Wellsboro

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Punjabi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Humana
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UPMC
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Locations

UPMC Digestive Health Care
700 High Street, Floor 2, Williamsport, PA 17701

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.


490 Total Publications

Hypothyroidism in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vivek D. Kumar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek D. Kumar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek D. Kumar by calling their office at 570-980-1032. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vivek D. Kumar a top-rated expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis?

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

While Dr. Vivek D. Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Vivek D. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vivek D. Kumar has published 490 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Vivek D. Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vivek D. Kumar accept my insurance?

Dr. Vivek D. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-980-1032 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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