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Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Lufkin, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lufkin, TX. They specialize in Nephrology, has 25 years of experience. They graduated from MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES and is affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center, Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX and Tyler County Hospital.

Dr. Kumar works at Ssk Physician Associates in Lufkin, TX with other offices in Jasper, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Anemia, Mineral Metabolism Disorders and Gout along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    Ssk Physician Associates
    409 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227
  2. 2
    Kidney Center of Jasper
    930 Marvin Hancock Dr, Jasper, TX 75951 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227
  3. 3
    David T. Price MD PA
    1111 W Frank Ave Ste 303, Lufkin, TX 75904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227

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  • Woodland Heights Medical Center
  • Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital
  • St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX
  • Tyler County Hospital

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    About Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1427087071
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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    Dr. Kumar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kumar has seen patients for Anemia, Mineral Metabolism Disorders and Gout, 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.

    3 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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