Dr. Sumant A Kumar M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
103 W Lee Ave Weatherford TX, 76086Rating
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About
Dr. Sumant Kumar practices Geriatric Medicine in Weatherford, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Kumar works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India 1968
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Kasturba Medical College Manipal 1968
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Dementia
- Vascular Disease
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