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Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD

Spine Physiatry* Age 63
Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD
4.6 (118 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD

Spine Physiatry* Age 63
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Dow Medical College in 1985 and completed a residency at Washington University Department Of Physical Medicine and Rehab, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.They currently practice at Signature Orthopedics St. Louis and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson and Mercy Hospital South. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 118 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar also speaks Hindi. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Nerve Block
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Nerve Block
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Nerve Block
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spine Deformities
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Upper Back Pain
Arthritis
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Intercostal Neuropathy
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Sternum Fracture
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Trigger Finger
EMG (Electromyography)
Facet Blocks
Non-Surgical Pain Management
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Signature Orthopedics - South County
    12639 Old Tesson Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128
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    Monday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kumar
4.6
Based on 118 Reviews
5 Stars (104)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 24, 2024
He has helped me so many times with hip bursitis. The best, caring doctor ever!
— Oct 24, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Spine Physiatry
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Interventional Spine Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington University Department Of Physical Medicine and Rehab, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Edinburgh
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Kumar communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Kumar offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Kumar offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Kumar have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Kumar offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson and Mercy Hospital South.

Yes, Dr. Ashok Kumar, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital Jefferson

    1400 US Highway 61, Festus, MO

  • Mercy Hospital South

    10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO