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Dr. Navin Kumar, MD
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Dr. Navin Kumar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 50
Munster, IN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Navin Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, IN.
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About Dr. Navin Kumar, MD

Dr. Kumar graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center-Northwestern University. Dr. Navin Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, IN and has 24 years experience. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Polyp, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis, Abdominal Pain, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Dysphagia, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Constipation, Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Ulcer, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Nausea, Unexplained Weight Loss, Chronic Gastritis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Pancreatitis, Anemia, Reflux Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Ulcer, Duodenitis, Intestinal Obstruction, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer, Intestinal Ulcer, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Vomiting Disorders, Enteritis, Cirrhosis, Acute Gastritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gastroparesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Endoscopy
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
Esophageal Ulcer
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Esophagitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Intestinal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Vomiting Disorders
Enteritis
Cirrhosis
Acute Gastritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastroparesis
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Endoscopic Polypectomy
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Fecal Impaction Removal
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Cancer Care
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
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Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
pH Probe
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PillCam Capsule Endoscopy
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Weight Loss Management
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • HealthLink
  • Blue Access-IN
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Pipefitters
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Locals (any local)
  • Tricare
  • Golden Rule
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care

Where Dr. Navin Kumar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Dalal Medical Corp.
    9410 Calumet Ave Ste 401, Munster, IN 46321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 922-4900
  2. 2 Eyho Cardiology LLC
    16000 W 101st Ave, Dyer, IN 46311
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 922-4900
  3. 3 Office
    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 922-4200
  4. 4 Franciscan Health Dyer
    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 865-2141

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Meet Dr. Navin Kumar, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Navin Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Polyp, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis, Abdominal Pain, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Dysphagia, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Constipation, Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Ulcer, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Nausea, Unexplained Weight Loss, Chronic Gastritis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Pancreatitis, Anemia, Reflux Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Ulcer, Duodenitis, Intestinal Obstruction, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer, Intestinal Ulcer, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Vomiting Disorders, Enteritis, Cirrhosis, Acute Gastritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gastroparesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Navin Kumar, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, St. Catherine Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer, Pinnacle Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Munster.

Yes, Dr. Navin Kumar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2003
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center-Northwestern University
    2005
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Arizona Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Navin Kumar, MD Practices

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN

  • Franciscan Health Dyer

    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN

  • Pinnacle Hospital

    9301 Connecticut Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Franciscan Health Munster

    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN

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