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Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD
3.4 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD is a General Surgeon in Barbourville, KY.
Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD
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Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Barbourville, KY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD is a General Surgeon in Barbourville, KY.

About

Dr. Wignakumar graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD is a General Surgeon in Barbourville, KY and has 38 years experience. Dr. Wignakumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pineville Community Health Center. At present, Dr. Wignakumar received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Wignakumar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wignakumar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
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Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Pancreatic Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Barbourville ARH Lab
    80 Hospital Dr, Barbourville, KY 40906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 545-5539
  2. 2 Pineville Community Health Center
    850 Riverview Ave, Pineville, KY 40977
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 545-5539
  3. 3 Advanced Rural Health Clinic
    218 E Park Ave, Pineville, KY 40977
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 302-5464

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wignakumar
3.4
Based on 12 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Jan 29, 2020
Best general surgeon in the tri state area. Dr Kumar is an excellent doctor and very caring towards his patients.
— Jan 29, 2020
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
    1986
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wignakumar's profile.

Dr. Velupillai Wignakumar, MD is affiliated with Pineville Community Health Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pineville Community Health Center

    850 Riverview Ave, Pineville, KY