Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD
Colorectal Surgery•Male•Age 44
Accepting new patients
Health Quest Medical Practice
21 Reade Pl Ste 3100 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama At Birmingham medical school in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northern Dutchess Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Kumar to book an appointment.
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- Appointment wasn't rushed (13)
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- Appointment was rushed (3)
- Didn't explain conditions well (3)
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In my experience, Kumar was a mediocre doctor and a worse person; he clearly puts his pride and profit far above the patient's needs. After dealing with his mindless mismanagement of a complex fistula and a LIFT procedure which resulted in 7 hours of profuse bleeding in ER, I simply requested that he help to do routine things from then on: seton reinforcement, MRI scans, etc. However, since I refused to try any more of his high-risk and low-success methods, he told me to go elsewhere; he even told me that he'd been "patient with me", even after so much had gone wrong under his "care."
What's probably worse than anything that has gone wrong in my personal experience with him is that the fact that he knows of a superior method for fistula treatment--kshar sutra, currently available only in India--yet he is doing nothing to help import and legalize this method in the U.S.
As far as I'm concerned, he's just another splinter upholding the sagging structure that is the medical status quo.
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Jan 13, 2020
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I met Dr. Kumar 5 years ago when my Daughter was in very poor medical condition. He preformed surgeries on her , prescribed medications, and took the time to explain every thing in great detail. I credit him with saving her life !!
Today I returned to him by means of my Husband 's medical problem, only to find the same comfort in dealing with Dr. Kumar as he explained the situation and remedy in terms we could comprehend. He offered a solution and recommended follow up medical appointments to ensure my husbands future health is monitored.
I am glad that this man has chosen SURGERY as his occupation.
Kim in Hyde Park, N.Y. Sept.10,2019
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Kim – Sep 10, 2019
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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 yourself a favor and find another colon surgeon, one that will take time to talk and explain things to you.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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 day. He lied. My wife called and his nurse said he was not available and she would do the follow up. Do not go to this man. If you have complications he will never see you again.
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New 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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Newburgh, 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 highly recommend him.
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Patricia 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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Matt B in Pine Plains, NY – Mar 11, 2016