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Dr. Swati Kumar, MD

Rheumatology*
2.5 (8)
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26 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Swati Kumar, MD

Dr. Swati Kumar, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Lufkin, TX. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Rheumatology. They graduated from LADY HARDINGE MEDICAL COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY OF DELHI and is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX and St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin . Patients rated Dr. Kumar an average 2.5 star rating.

Dr. Kumar works at Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology at Victory Boulevard in Lufkin, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Bursitis, Chondrocalcinosis and Joint Pain 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

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    East Texas Nephrology Associates
    409 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-4422

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  • St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX
  • St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin 

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Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fever
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
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Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
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    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    • 26 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1548464118
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • LADY HARDINGE MEDICAL COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
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    • Rheumatology
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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 works at Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology at Victory Boulevard in Lufkin, TX. View the full address on Dr. Kumar’s profile.

    Dr. Kumar has seen patients for Bursitis, Chondrocalcinosis and Joint Pain, 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.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Kumar. The overall rating for this provider is 2.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kumar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kumar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kumar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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