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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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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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 | 18 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Polish, Spanish |
| 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: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University | Med School: New Jersey Medical School |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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
Dr. Jai Robert Kumar holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Pennsylvania Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1995 and Duke University School Of Medicine in 1994.
NPI Number
Dr. Kumar's NPI number is 1790830636.
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- Dr. Jai Kumar is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital.
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- Dr. Jai Kumar speaks Spanish and English.
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