Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery ·

Male ·

Age 42

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Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has been practicing for 14 years. He graduated from University Of Alabama At Birmingham in 2004 and specializes in colon & rectal surgery and general surgery.

Health Quest Medical Practice

21 Reade Pl Ste 3100

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Contact Information

(845) 214-1800

Insurance Accepted

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Kumar's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Abscess

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kumar treats Abscess more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Kumar treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Abdominal Abscess
Anal Abscess
Anal/Rectal Abscess
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Brain Abscess
Breast Abscess
Cerebellar Abscess
Colovaginal Fistula
Dental Abscess
Intestinal Abscess
Laryngeal Abscess
Liver Abscess
Lung Abscess
Pancreatic Abscess
Pelvic Abscess
Perianal Abscess
Pericolic Abscess
Perirectal Abscess
Peritonsillar Abscess
Prostatic Abscess
Rectal Abscess
Renal Abscess
Retroperitoneal Abscess
Retropharyngeal Abscess

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Intestinal Abscess

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kumar treats Intestinal Abscess more than 87% of his peers

Dr. Kumar treats this condition more than 87% of his peers

Intestinal Obstruction

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kumar treats Intestinal Obstruction more than 85% of his peers

Dr. Kumar treats this condition more than 85% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Colonic Volvulus
Intussusception
Paralytic Ileus

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Dr. Kumar's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders

Abdominal Pain

Abscess

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration

Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage

Anal and Rectal Cancer

Anal Cancer

Anal Disorders

Anal Fissure

Anal Fistula

Anal or Rectal Pain

Anal Prolapse

Anorectal Abscess

Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor

Appendectomy, Laparoscopic

Appendectomy, Open

Appendicitis

Cancer

Cholecystitis and Gallstones

Colectomy

Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Colon Cancer

Colon Polyp

Colonic Diverticulosis

Colonic Volvulus

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy

Colorectal Cancer

Constipation

Crohn's Disease

Destruction of Anal Tumor

Diverticulitis

Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)

Excision of Rectal Tumor

Fecal Incontinence

Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance

Gallbladder Removal

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open

Gastroenterology Procedures

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags

Hemorrhoids

Hernia

Hernia Repair

Incisional Hernia

Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inguinal Hernia

Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open

Intestinal Abscess

Intestinal Obstruction

Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance

Laparoscopic Colectomy

Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery

Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance

Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure

Laparotomy

Lipomas

Meckel's Diverticulum

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair

Pilonidal Cyst

Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)

Proctosigmoidopexy With Robotic Assistance

Pruritus Ani

Rectal Cancer

Rectal Diseases

Rectal Prolapse

Rectovaginal Fistula

Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)

Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)

Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance

Sphincterotomy

Ulcerative Colitis

Umbilical Hernia

Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic

Ventral Hernia

About Me

Care Philosophy

We are committed to providing our patients with prompt, forward-looking, courteous and personalized care.

Specialties

Colon & Rectal Surgery
General Surgery

Board Certifications

Colon & Rectal Surgery
General Surgery

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Education

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Fellowship Hospital
Nyu Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Nyu Medical Center
Internship Hospital
2004
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Medical School
2004
1998
Emory University
Undergraduate School
1998

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Kumar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kumar

4.0

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Doctor Kumar does not know how to communicate with his patients. I had 2 surgeries with him and was never given any discharge instructions. In fact the last surgery, he did not even come out to speak with my husband. Every follow up I had with him, I felt like he cared less and less. Do...Read More

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