Dr. Ashish Kumar, MD, FACP

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Get to know Internist Dr. Ashish Kumar, who serves patients in York, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kumar is a board-certified internist and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). He is affiliated with WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. 

WellSpan York Hospital is the region’s leader in advanced specialty care. What began in 1880 has grown to a 580-bed community teaching hospital that employs more than 4,400 people and serves a population of 520,000+ in south central Pennsylvania. The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology, and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical, and behavioral conditions.

Pertaining to his academic background, Dr. Kumar earned his medical degree from Government Medical College, Patiala in India. Thereafter, he went on to complete his internship at St. Mary’s Hospital, followed by his residency in internal medicine at WellSpan York Hospital and his fellowship at James Paget University Hospital. 

The doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine – a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being. 

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