Dr. Sacha Kumar MD
Pediatrician
301 N 8th St Pav 3a158 Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Sacha Kumar is a pediatrician practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Kumar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kumar diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Kumar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
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