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Visions HealthCare (Needham)100 Second Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 map
As a functional medicine doctor in Needham, MA, Dr. Meena Kumar takes a holistic approach to patient care, treating the underlying causes of disease, rather than symptoms.
Visions HealthCare (Needham)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Meena B. Kumar is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
100 Second Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
Bio
Dr. Meena Kumar graduated from Kasturba Medical College in 1996 before completing a residency in Family Medicine at St. Francis Hospital.
Dr. Kumar has one office in Massachusetts where she specializes in Functional Medicine and Family Medicine.
Dr. Kumar works with six doctors including Dr. Mitchell Levine and Dr. Kari Emsbo.
Specialties
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Functional Medicine
Specializing in the field of functional medicine, Dr. Kumar focuses on the underlying causes of disease, as opposed to simply treating symptoms as they arise. Functional medicine doctors often focus their efforts on preventive measures, ensuring patients are less likely to contract illnesses or conditions. Dr. Kumar typically work to develop a close, therapeutic relationship with patients, taking many aspects of a patient’s life into consideration when providing care.
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Family Medicine
Dr. Kumar is usually the first point of contact for patients searching for general or primary medical care & can recommend patients to a specialist when necessary. As a family doctor in Massachusetts, Dr. Meena Kumar delivers all-encompassing medical treatment for individuals & families. Family medicine doctors may detect, address, & manage a number of diseases, illnesses, & conditions.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Kasturba Medical College
MD • 1996
Residency
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St. Francis Hospital
Residency in Family Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi (India)
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