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Summary
Jai Robert Kumar, MD, is a board-certified general pediatrician who has been practicing with Sylva Pediatrics for 10 years. He grew up in eastern Tennessee, earned a master's degree in French literature at Vanderbilt University, completed medical school at Duke University, and finished his pediatric residency at Penn State. He enjoys treating the full spectrum of childhood disorders. His practice currently focuses on western Jackson, Swain, and Graham counties, as well as the Cherokee Reservation.
In his free time, he joins his wife, who is a professional flutist, in performing with various musical groups around the region. He plays a variety of brass and early instruments, as well as keyboard. Other challenges at the moment include building canoes and learning Spanish.
In his free time, he joins his wife, who is a professional flutist, in performing with various musical groups around the region. He plays a variety of brass and early instruments, as well as keyboard. Other challenges at the moment include building canoes and learning Spanish.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Pennsylvania Health System
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Jai Robert Kumar has 2 locationsLeicester Community Health Centers
711 New Leicester HwyAsheville, NC 28806 Tel: (828) 253-3717
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks Polish, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Asheville , NC | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN |
| Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: New Jersey Medical School | Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jai Robert Kumar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Jai Robert Kumar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Jai Robert Kumar has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Pennsylvania Health System
Medical School
Duke University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995
Duke University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994
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- Dr. Jai Kumar speaks Spanish and English.
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- Dr. Jai Kumar is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital.
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