Dr. Lakshmikumar Pillai, MD

Dr. Lakshmikumar Pillai is a vascular surgeon who also practices general surgery, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his patients. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. With 42 years of experience in surgical care, Dr. Pillai provides comprehensive treatment for complex vascular conditions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Pillai practices at WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, along with Garrett Regional Medical Hospital in Oakland, Maryland, and Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, Ohio. His clinical expertise focuses on treating peripheral artery disease and claudication, conditions that affect blood flow to the limbs. He also specializes in managing carotid artery disease, which can impact blood flow to the brain. Dr. Pillai performs …diagnostic procedures including Doppler ultrasound and carotid artery ultrasound to evaluate blood vessel health, as well as ankle-brachial index testing to assess circulation. Patients have rated him 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.