Dr. Ashwini Kumar, MD, FACS, FASMBS
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1907 HIGHWAY 97 E SUITE 260 JOURDANTON TX, 78026About
Dr. Ashwini Kumar is a advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon and a surgical endoscopist practicing in SAN ANTONIO and JOURDANTON, TX. Dr. Kumar specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. Dr. Kumar provides quality surgical service in a minimally invasive technique and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
UTHSCSA, Univ of Miami MD, FACS, FASMBS 2008
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
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Professional Memberships
- Aust Society
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
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