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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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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Anorectal Fistula
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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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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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
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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