Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery ·
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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
(845) 214-1800
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MVP Health Care
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Top Care Areas
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Colectomy
very high
more than 96% of peers
Anal Disorders
very high
more than 96% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 92% of peers
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2 Specialties
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery*
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
43 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyp
- Colonic Diverticulosis
- Colonic Volvulus
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Pruritus Ani
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Diseases
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
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38 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- 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
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Proctosigmoidopexy With Robotic Assistance
- 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
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Emory UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1998
- University Of Alabama At BirminghamMedical School | Graduated 2004
- Nyu Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed
- Nyu Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD
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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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NEW PALTZ – Apr 14, 2018
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Dr. Kumar did surgery on my wife. She had complications after a week and called his office. He would not get on the phone. His nurse would only get on the phone or do the follow ups. Later after a trip to the emergency room that weekend he told the ER doctor he would see my wife the next business...Read More
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3New Paltz, NY – Oct 23, 2017
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Was not interested in dealing with patient when complications ensued after surgery. Had to have emergency surgery. No consideration.
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51Newburgh, NY – Aug 23, 2017
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Dr. Kumar performed Emergency Surgery on me at Northern Dutchess Hospital for a bowel preforation. Dr. Kumar saved my life. He was very professional, knowledgeable and explained everything to my family. I cannot say enough about this doctor, he will perform my follow up surgery in April. I...Read More
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4Patricia in Hurley, ny – Feb 09, 2017
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I visited several doctors before I found Dr. Kumar, and I wish I found him first. Dr. Kumar's knowledge, and overall professionalism gave me a lot of confidence in his ability to perform the surgery I required. I highly recommend Dr. Pranat Kumar!
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173Matt B in Pine Plains, NY – Mar 11, 2016
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Kumar accepts 12 insurance carriers
- AnthemPathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Fidelis CareFidelis Care HMO
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- MVP Health CareMVP Health Care PPO
- Oxford Health PlansFreedom Plan
- PHP-Physicians Health Plan
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOOxford LibertyUnited Healthcare
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