Here’s what you should know:
1. Dr. Kumar is skilled in several procedures including colonoscopies, endoscopies and intragastric balloon placement.
2. He began his career after earning his medical degree from Chicago-based University of Illinois. He completed a residency at Washington University in St. Louis, and fellowships in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
3. HSHS Medical Group CEO Melinda Clark said to the Daily News, “We are excited to have Dr. Kumar join our growing team of specialists. His skill and expertise is an asset to HSHS Medical Group and the Effingham Community.”
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