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Dr. Soma Kumar, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 44
Dr. Soma Kumar, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Soma Kumar, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 44
La Jolla, CA
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17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Soma Kumar, MD works in La Jolla, CA as a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist and has 17 years experience.

They are board certified in Pediatrics and graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2007. At present, Dr. Kumar has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. They are affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Kumar practices at Uc San Diego Retrovirology Laboratory in La Jolla, CA and has additional offices in San Diego, CA, Encinitas, CA and Oceanside, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Uc San Diego Retrovirology Laboratory
    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 665, La Jolla, CA 92093
  2. 2 San Diego Childrens Dental Clinic
    8110 Birmingham Way, San Diego, CA 92123
  3. 3 Office
    477 N El Camino Real Ste 302, Encinitas, CA 92024
  4. 4 Sanford Children's Clinic Oceanside Ca
    3605 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
  5. 5 Office
    3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123

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Dec 01, 2020
Dr. Kumar relates well to her patients and to the parents. She is very well educated, practical, kind, and thorough
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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    2007
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Board Certifications

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  • Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Dr. Kumar accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Kumar accepts here.

Dr. Kumar has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Kumar is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Dr. Kumar has been practicing as a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist for 17 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

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