
Dr. Sulekha P Kumar MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
2300 Childrens Plaza Childrens Memorial H Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Sulekha Kumar is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kumar specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Osmania Medical College, Ntr University of Health Sciences,Hyderabad, India MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1984
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fetal Echocardiography, Heart Problems, Congenital Heart Disease And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Association of Physicians from India
Fellowships
- Children's Memorial Hospital 1990
- University of Illinois 1989
- pediatric cardiology, Lurie Children's 1989
- pediatric cardiology, University of Illinois 1987
- Northwestern McGaw/Children's Memorial Hospital, Pediatrics Cardiology 1990
- Univ. of Illinois Hospitals-Chicago, Pediatrics Cardiology 1989
Dr. Sulekha P Kumar MD's Practice location
Practice At 2300 Childrens Plaza Childrens Memorial Hospital
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Nearby Providers
- Nina Gotteiner M.D.225 E Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60611
- Joshua J. Murphy MD1653 W CONGRESS PKWY CHICAGO IL 60612
- Dr. Dolores Ann Vitullo MD2300 Childrens Plaza Box 21 Chicago IL 60614
- Mr. Sunthorn Muangmingsuk MD4700 W 95th St Oak Lawn IL 60453
- Mr. Tarek Husayni MD4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn IL 60453
- Dr. Elfriede Pahl MD2300 Childrens Plaza Box 21 Chicago IL 60614
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