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Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 42
Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD
3.2 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Elmhurst, IL.
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Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 42
Elmhurst, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Elmhurst, IL.

About

Dr. Kumar graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Elmhurst, IL. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kumar also speaks Tamil. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Medicare Advantage PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Aetna PPO
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    PHCS
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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna POS
    Cigna HMO
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    GWH Open Access Plus POS
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    Great West Healthcare-Cigna POS
    Cigna
  • Select HMO
    Core PPO
    Select Plus HMO
    Choice Plus HMO
    Choice Plus PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice HMO
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    Medicare Advantage
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    United Healthcare
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Medicaid of Illinois
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  • Preferred Network Access
    Preferred Network Access PPO
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Preferred PPO
    Blue Choice
    Medicare Select HMO
  • Magellan Health Services

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kumar
3.2
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 05, 2021
Dr. Kumar was very pleasant, thorough and explained well . I would recommend him for any gastroenterology related visits.
AkPaul — Mar 05, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shakthi Kumar, MD is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus

    155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL