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Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD
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Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 56
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Kumar graduated from INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kumar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
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Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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  • Coventry Health Care
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  • Aetna
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    330 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-5454
  2. 2 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-5454

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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2005
Medical Education
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Tarun Kumar, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA