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Dr. Sampath Kumar, MD

General Surgery*
4.5 (25)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
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48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sampath Kumar, MD

Dr. Sampath Kumar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan. Patients rated Dr. Kumar an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Kumar works at Practice in Brooklyn, NY with other offices in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
    Nyu Langone Brooklyn Surgery Associates - 6th Avenue
    7517 6Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 630-5777
  2. 2
    Nyu Vascular Surgery Associates
    530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-7300
  3. 3
    Nyu Langone Hospital-brooklyn
    150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 630-7000

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  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Appendicitis
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colostomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
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)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Sampath Kumar, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144280538
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Kumar has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia, 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.

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