
Dr. Navin Kumar M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5825 Broadway Suite B Merrillville IN, 46410About
Dr. Navin Kumar is a gastroenterologist practicing in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Kumar specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Kumar performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Gas
- H. Pylori
- Vascular Disease
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- Dr. John Mirro MD8895 Broadway Merrillville IN 46410
- Dr. Peter George Mavrelis MD8895 Broadway Merrillville IN 46410
- Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam MD8895 Broadway Merrillville IN 46410
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24 JOLIET ST DYER IN 46311