
Dr. Nitin Kumar MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
900 W TEMPLE AVE STE 2500 EFFINGHAM IL, 62401Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Nitin Kumar MD is a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and bariatric endoscopist. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine. He has experience in endoscopic ...
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2010
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology- 2013
Provider Details
Awards
- Excellence in Tutoring 2015 Harvard Medical School Academy for Teaching and Learning
- Young Investigator Award 2011 American Pancreatic Association
Treatments
- Colonoscopy
- Orbera Gastric Balloon
- Endoscopy
- Gastric Bypass Revision (endoscopic)
- Polypectomy
- Intragastric Balloon
- Consultation
- Gastroenterology
- Gastro-esophageal Reflux (ger Or Acid Reflux)
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Weight Loss (non-surgical)
- Weight Loss Medication
- Celiac Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Advisory Board Association for Bariatric Endoscopy
- Member American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Fellowships
- Harvard Medical School/Brigham & Women's Hospital Gastroenterology 2013
- Harvard Medical School/Brigham & Women's Hospital Advanced Endoscopy 2014
Dr. Nitin Kumar MD's Practice location
Bariatric Endoscopy Institute Gastroenterology Weight Management
1450 W Lake Street Suite 101 -Addison, IL 60101Get Direction
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401Get Direction
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- Dr. Howard Chodash M.D.900 W TEMPLE AVE STE 2500 EFFINGHAM IL 62401
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