Dr. Vivek Kumar
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 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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.
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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UPMC Susquehanna Health, Digestive Disease Center
Richard Kenney, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Somerset and the Digestive Disease Center at UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Kenney received his medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Kenney is highly rated in 62 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vivek Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek 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 Kumar a top-rated expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivek 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 Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Vivek 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 Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vivek Kumar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Vivek 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 Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivek 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.
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
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Kumar isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.