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Dr. Sanath Kumar, MD

General Surgery
3.9 (23)
Map Pin Small Orland Park, IL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sanath Kumar, MD

Dr. Sanath Kumar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Orland Park, IL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Bangalore Med Coll and is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital and Franciscan Health Crown Point. Dr. Kumar, completed a residency at Cook Co Hosp. Patients rated Dr. Kumar an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Kumar works at Practice in Orland Park, IL with other offices in Crown Point, IN and Hazel Crest, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Constipation 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
    Sanath Kumar Md. Ltd.
    9445 W 144th Pl, Orland Park, IL 60462 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 460-8081
  2. 2
    Office
    297 W Franciscan Dr Ste 208, Crown Point, IN 46307 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 662-9990
  3. 3
    Advocate South Suburban Hospital
    17800 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 799-8000

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  • Palos Community Hospital
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

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    3.9
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    About Dr. Sanath Kumar, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1225014889
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Cook Co Hosp
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cook Co Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Bangalore Med Coll
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Kumar has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer and Constipation, 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 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kumar.

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