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Dr. Nitin Kumar, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (14)
Map Pin Small Effingham, IL
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nitin Kumar, MD

Dr. Nitin Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Effingham, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kumar an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kumar works at HSHS Medical Group-Effingham in Effingham, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Diarrhea, Ulcerative Colitis and Nausea 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

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    HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care - Effingham
    900 W Temple Ave Ste 2500, Effingham, IL 62401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 540-2350

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  • Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital

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Diarrhea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Disorders
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Weight-Related Conditions
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
pH Probe
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Post Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Weight Loss Revisional Surgery
Weight Maintenance
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Nitin Kumar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104002245
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham & Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School|Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts General Hospital / Brigham and Women's Hospital)
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Washington University In Saint Louis
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Nitin Kumar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kumar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kumar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kumar works at HSHS Medical Group-Effingham in Effingham, IL. View the full address on Dr. Kumar’s profile.

    Dr. Kumar has seen patients for Diarrhea, Ulcerative Colitis and Nausea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kumar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Kumar. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kumar.

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