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Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
3.4 (23)
Map Pin Small Poughkeepsie, NY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD

Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Dr. Kumar, completed a residency at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Kumar an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Kumar works at Nuvance Health in Poughkeepsie, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Pelvic Abscess and Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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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    Health Quest Medical Practice PC
    21 Reade Pl Ste 3100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 214-1800

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  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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Colectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
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Incisional Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Itch
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colon Cancer
Colon Polyp
Colonic Diverticulosis
Colonic Volvulus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Esophageal Varices
Fecal Incontinence
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pilonidal Cyst
Pruritus Ani
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Pranat Kumar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1275793549
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center at Roosevelt Division
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Nyu Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
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    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Kumar has seen patients for Pelvic Abscess and Intestinal Obstruction, 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.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Kumar. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kumar.

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