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Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD
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Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Krishnan graduated from Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Krishnan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and North Shore Medical Center. Dr. Krishnan has experience treating conditions like Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones and Cholangitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Krishnan received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Krishnan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Krishnan is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bile Duct Obstruction
Gallstones
Cholangitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Gallstones
Cholangitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
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Cholangitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Vitamin_Deficiency
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Biliary Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
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Jejunum Cancer
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-0578
  2. 2 Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD
    15 Parkman St, Boston, MA 02114
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry
    2006
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  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Krishnan's profile.

Dr. Krishnan frequently treats the following conditions: Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones and Cholangitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and North Shore Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kumar Krishnan, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA