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Dr. Sumit Kumar M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Sumit Kumar M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(14)
5435 N Garland Ave Suite 140 Garland TX, 75040
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4/5

About

Dr. Sumit Kumar is a nephrologist practicing in Garland, TX. Dr. Kumar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kumar most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

Male Spanish 30 years of experience

Fellowships

  • University of Colorado Health Science Center-MED   

Experience & Accolades

  • MemberKindred Hospital, Dallas, TX
  • Member Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
  • Member Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
  • Member St. John's Medical Center, Anderson, IN
  • Member Hendricks Regional Health, Danville, IN
  • Member Dallas Nephrology Associates, Dallas, TX
  • Member Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX
  • Member Richardson Reg. Med. Ctr (On line), Richardson, TX
  • Member Medical Center of McKinney, McKinney, TX
  • Member Plano Specialty, Plano, TX
  • Member Baylor Specialty Health Centers, Dallas, TX
  • Member Baylor Regional Plano, Plano, TX
  • Member The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Plano, TX
  • Member Kindred Hospital Dallas Central, Dallas, TX
  • Member Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall, Heath, TX
  • Member Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, McKinney, TX
  • Member Walnut Hill Medical Center, Dallas, TX
  • Member Lake Pointe Medical Center, Rowlett, TX
  • Member Medical City at Dallas-Verify On-line, Dallas, TX
  • Member Baylor Medical Center @ Garland, Garland, TX
  • Member Medical Center of Plano, Plano, TX
  • Member Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Plano, TX
  • Member HealthSouth Plano Rehabilitation Hospital, Plano, TX
  • Member Gulf States Hospital, Dallas, TX
  • Member Regency Hospital of Dallas, Carrollton, TX
  • Member Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, Allen, TX
  • Member Integra Hospital Plano, Plano, TX
  • Member Lifecare Hospital, Dallas, TX

Dr. Sumit Kumar M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. SUMIT KUMAR, MD

5435 N Garland Ave Suite 140 -
Garland, TX 75040
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New patients: 214-358-2300
Fax: 214-366-6461

9900 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 215 -
DALLAS, TX 75231
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New patients: 214-396-4950
Fax: 877-423-5360

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kumar


4.0

Based on 14 reviews

Dr. Sumit Kumar M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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