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Dr. Navin Kumar, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.4 (86)
Map Pin Small Highland, IN
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Navin Kumar, MD

Dr. Navin Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Highland, IN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Munster, Franciscan Health Dyer, St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus and Pinnacle Hospital. Dr. Kumar, completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center-Northwestern University. Patients rated Dr. Kumar an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Kumar works at Kidney Care Center in Highland, IN with other offices in Munster, IN and Dyer, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Gastritis and Colorectal Polyp along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kumar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Munster Primary Care PC
    9731 Prairie Ave, Highland, IN 46322 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 944-4900
  2. 2
    Office
    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 922-4200
  3. 3
    Franciscan Saint Margaret Hospital
    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 864-2077
  4. 4
    Rush Center for Structural Heart Disease in Dyer
    16000 W 101st Ave, Dyer, IN 46311 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 922-4900

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
  • Community Hospital
  • Franciscan Health Munster
  • Franciscan Health Dyer
  • St. Mary Medical Center
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point
  • Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus
  • Pinnacle Hospital

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Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy

Treatment frequency



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Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Malnutrition
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anal Cauterization
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bacterial Infections of the Digestive Tract
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Disorders
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Genital Herpes
Giardiasis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Neurogenic Bowel
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pernicious Anemia
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Swine Flu
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcer
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bravo pH Testing
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal Stenting
Fecal Impaction Removal
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Cancer Care
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
pH Probe
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PillCam Capsule Endoscopy
Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett's Esophagus
Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Weight Loss Management
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Gastroenterology

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    • 22 years of experience
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    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1790901940
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Arizona Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McGaw Medical Center-Northwestern University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
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    • Gastroenterology
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