Overview

For the past 25 years, Dr. Kumar has served as the Chief of Allergy and Immunology at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. As a medical researcher, Dr. Kumar’s findings have been instrumental in effecting change throughout industry. As a physician, Dr. Kumar has noted all too frequently how patients are prescribed countless medications, often at great medical and financial costs. Here you can find the contact information like phone number, practice website, address and patient reviews of Dr. Prem Kumar

Specialities

  • Allergy Immunology

    Allergy/Immunology is a specialty of medicine which deals with diagnosis and treatment of asthma, allergies. An allergy is an abnormal reaction to a substance or environmental trigger. Doctors specializing in this field are called Allergists. Allergists determine what substances or triggers cause reactions in each individual and look for ways to treat those allergies, so the sufferer can go on to live a normal life. Allergists may perform allergy tests like skin challenge, scratch test, breathing test to make accurate diagnosis and provide the right treatment plan.

  • Internal Medicine

    An internist or Internal Medicine doctor is someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses, diseases, and health problems. Most internists are also primary care doctors and treat patients on a regular basis. They can diagnose and treat common illnesses or more serious problems. Most people see an internist regularly. Those with chronic illnesses may do so on a monthly or even weekly basis. Internists are the most common types of doctors.

  • Credentials

    MD

    Gender

    Male

    Graduation year

    1976

    Years of experience

    48

    Professional School

    Queens University Northern Ireland

    Residency

    Queens University Northern Ireland

    Fellowship

    LSUHSC

    2nd Fellowship

    Affiliated Practices



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    The top specialties of Dr. Prem Kumar include Allergy Immunology, Internal Medicine

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    The office is located at 4224 Houma Blvd., Ste. 205 in Metairie, LA.

    Dr. Prem Kumar accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.

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