Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD | Simi Valley, CA | Pulmonology

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Dr. Vijay Kumar is a pulmonologist who also specializes in critical care medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 47 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory conditions, Dr. Kumar offers comprehensive care for both routine and critical pulmonary needs. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Kumar maintains affiliations with UCLA West Valley Medical Center and practices in Simi Valley, Northridge, and Thousand Oaks, California. His clinical focus includes treating respiratory problems and COPD with comorbidities. He also provides care for various lung diseases and utilizes physical therapy and strength training as part of comprehensive treatment plans. Patients have rated Dr. Kumar 4.2 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.2

23 Ratings
47 years of experience
62 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Lac Usc Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Kumar's Ratings and Reviews

4.2

23 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Was treated for about a year and never did a breathing test all he gave me was symbicort. My problem never improved Dr has a lack of empathy and bad communication. I Don't recommend him

May 19th, 2023

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Developed the flu and was antibiotics from my GP. Felt worse a couple of days later and was told to continue pills. Called a 2nd and 3rd time days later and was told the same. My fingers were turning blue. I had pneumonia 2 years prior and Dr Kumar was my pulmonologist. Went to his office, was admitted to the hospital. Had a 12 day stay. He explains everything to me, listens to me and I love his assistant at his office as well!

June 25th, 2014

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Rude incompetent staff

June 6th, 2014

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I live in Texas but Dr. Kumar cares for my brother in Thousand Oaks CA. so it is very important to get updates about his care. During his recent hospital stay Dr. Kumar took my calls promptly whenever possible and did not make me feel as though I was a bother......of course I probably was. I would recommend him highly because of his compassionate care.

May 15th, 2014

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Did a very bad job of suturing my face. Could have been because I was a 64 year old female, because he was in a hurry late into the evening, or because he, for some other reason, wasn't interested in taking the time to do a decent job.

January 25th, 2012

Kumar Vijay Office

1174 Amazon WaySimi Valley, CA 93065

Tel: (805) 527-5878

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center

18300 Roscoe BlvdNorthridge, CA 91325

Tel: (818) 885-8500

Los Robles Regional Medical Center

215 W Janss RdThousand Oaks, CA 91360

Tel: (805) 497-2727


Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD	Dr. Denitsu Hirai	Dr. Michael Patrick Keane	Dr. Aaryan Nath Koura
Pulmonology	Critical Care Medicine	Critical Care Medicine	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.2 (23 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (2 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	58 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Simi Valley , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Sacramento , CA
Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College	Med School: University Of Tokyo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: University College Dublin School Of Medicine And Medical Science	Med School: Christian Medical College Ludhiana
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Asthma
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Critical Care Medicine
Emphysema
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Tuberculosis (TB)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Maulana Azad Medical CollegeGraduated in 1980

Maulana Azad Medical CollegeGraduated in 1979

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Where is Dr. Vijay Kumar's office located?: Dr. Vijay Kumar's office is located at 1174 Amazon Way, Simi Valley, CA, 93065.
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What languages does Dr. Vijay Kumar speak?: Dr. Vijay Kumar speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vijay Kumar affiliated with?: Dr. Vijay Kumar is affiliated with Ucla West Valley Medical Center.

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