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Mercy Medical Center788 8th Street SE, 200 Mercy Pulmonology Clinic, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 map
Dr. Abhishek Kumar is a pulmonologist in Cedar Rapids. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Mercy Medical Center
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Abhishek Kumar graduated from Other in 2004.
Dr. Kumar has one office in Iowa where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Kumar may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Kumar provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Kumar may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Geriatrics
Dr. Kumar is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Kumar is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
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Internal Medicine
An internist in Cedar Rapids, IA, Dr. Abhishek Kumar specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Kumar may also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients experiencing severe breathing problems would be referred to a pulmonologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2004
Hospital Affiliations
- Mercy Medical Center
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