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Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 37
Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD
5.0 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 37
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Kumar graduated from CHIROPRACTIC INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK. Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, LA and has 10 years experience. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Ochsner Medical Center and are affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton, Holy Cross Hospital and University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Osteoporosis, Joint Pain and Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Gout
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Difficulty With Walking
Fibromyalgia
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Behçet's Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Fever
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Granulomatosis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Health System Internal Medicine
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-6829
  2. 2 Office
    2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, Silver Spring, MD 20902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 942-7600
  3. 3 Flaherty Tuegel and Goodman PA
    18111 Prince Philip Dr Ste 323, Olney, MD 20832
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Nov 01, 2024
Dr. Kumar spent a lot of time with me, answered all of my questions, explained things clearly to me and helped to relieve my pain. She is a very knowledgeable, caring and compassionate physician and I feel lucky to have her as my rheumatologist!
— Nov 01, 2024
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CHIROPRACTIC INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK
    2014
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Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoporosis, Joint Pain and Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD is affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton, Holy Cross Hospital and University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute.

Yes, Dr. Nitasha Kumar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE

  • University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton

    219 S Washington St, Easton, MD

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD

  • University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute

    2200 Kernan Dr, Baltimore, MD