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Summary
Dr. Shakthi Kumar is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He completed his residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital, bringing 18 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Kumar speaks English and focuses on comprehensive digestive health care through his dual specialties.
Dr. Kumar practices at multiple locations throughout the Oak Park and Elmhurst area in Illinois, with affiliations including Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, West Suburban Medical Center, and Rush Oak Park Hospital. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions such as hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort during these important screening and diagnostic tests.
Dr. Kumar practices at multiple locations throughout the Oak Park and Elmhurst area in Illinois, with affiliations including Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, West Suburban Medical Center, and Rush Oak Park Hospital. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions such as hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort during these important screening and diagnostic tests.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- 34 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Yale New Haven Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Shakthi Dharan Kumar has 5 locationsElmhurst Memorial Elmhurst Clinic Oak Park
1100 Lake St Ste 230Oak Park, IL 60301 Tel: (331) 221-9000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Elmhurst Clinic
1200 S York St Ste 2000Elmhurst, IL 60126 Tel: (331) 221-9000
Mon6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sat6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sun7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 18 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Oak Park , IL | Chicago , IL | Homewood , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Loyola University Medical Center | Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shakthi Dharan Kumar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Shakthi Dharan Kumar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Shakthi Dharan Kumar has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Shakthi Dharan Kumar holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Kumar's NPI number is 1881853596.
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- Where is Dr. Shakthi Kumar's office located?
- Dr. Shakthi Kumar's office is located at 1100 Lake St Ste 230, Oak Park, IL, 60301.
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- Dr. Shakthi Kumar speaks English.
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