EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

DM - Medical Gastroenterology

Institution: Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

Year Completed: August 2021

Notable Achievements: Topped his super-specialty training program.

Training Highlights: Extensive clinical and procedural training at King George Hospital, a premier teaching hospital attached to Andhra Medical College.

DNB - General Medicine

Institution: Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore

Year Completed: 2016

Notable Achievements: Cleared the program in a single attempt.

Training Highlights: Gained expertise in advanced medical management, interventions, and procedures at a renowned multi-specialty hospital.

MBBS

Institution: Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

Year Completed: March 2010

Notable Achievements: Successfully cleared all exams in a single attempt.

Training Highlights: Completed a comprehensive internship at King George Hospital, gaining foundational clinical and procedural skills.

Matriculation

Institution: Gnana Bharathi, Ichapuram

Year Completed: 2003

Notable Achievements: Laid the groundwork for a future in medicine with exceptional academic performance.

Dr. Kumar’s educational journey reflects his dedication to academic excellence and professional growth, equipping him with the skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding patient care.

Professional Experience Highlights

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Dr. Kumar has vast expertise in managing conditions like fatty liver, jaundice, pancreatitis, GERD, IBS, IBD, and chronic GI disorders. His ability to evaluate complex liver and pancreatic conditions makes him a sought-after specialist.

Interventional Endoscopy

With years of hands-on experience, Dr. Kumar specializes in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EUS, capsule endoscopy, and therapeutic interventions like haemostasis, polypectomy, and stent placements.

Pediatric Endoscopy

He has a proven track record in handling delicate endoscopic procedures for infants and children, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Rural Outreach and Teaching

Dr. Kumar has significantly contributed to rural healthcare by conducting regular gastro and liver camps in underserved areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Additionally, he has served as an Assistant Professor, imparting his expertise to the next generation of medical professionals.

Core Competencies

Diagnostic Expertise

Skilled in evaluating and managing conditions such as:

• Chronic GI disorders (GERD, Dysphagia, and Hiatal Hernia)
• Functional GI conditions like IBS and IBD
• Liver disorders, including jaundice, cirrhosis, and fatty liver
• Small bowel disorders and malabsorption syndromes using advanced breath test analysis
• Anorectal disorders include haemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulas.

Endoscopic Expertise

Advanced Endoscopy Techniques

Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP for bile duct and pancreatic conditions EUS-guided fine needle biopsies (EUS-FNB) and cystic-gastrostomies Paediatric endoscopy for GI issues in children.

Advanced imaging techniques like Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) and Chromoendoscopy for early cancer detection.

Therapeutic Procedures:

Placement of luminal and biliary stents Haemostasis procedures, including EVL and sclerotherapy Capsule enterostomy and balloon enterostomy for small bowel disorders

Additional Skills:

Proficient in motility studies, including oesophageal and anorectal manometry Expertise in managing chronic diarrhoea, ascites, and malabsorption syndromes

Memberships and Fellowships

• Member, American College of Gastroenterology
• Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology
• Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Member, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
• Member, Society of Gastroenterology of India
• Member, AP-ISG
• Member, Vizag Gut Club

Years Of Experience

16+

Happy Patients

More Than 100