An easier way to treat leaky heart valves
Jerry needed a heart valve repaired before taking on a demanding new job.
Robert Kumar, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Robert Kumar, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
2929 Health Center Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123-2762
Get directions858-939-6561
Fax: 858-874-2487
Care schedule
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About Robert Kumar, MD
I strive to offer my patients the most advanced minimally invasive therapies for a wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases. In this era of new medical technologies, I believe that the best approach to care is individualized, taking into consideration the specific needs of every patient, and founded on strong doctor-patient relationships.
Age: 46
In practice since: 2013
Gender: Male
Languages: English
Education
California Pacific Medical Center: Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles: Internship
University of California, Los Angeles: Residency
University of Missouri, Kansas City: Medical School
Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute of New York: Fellowship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Angioplasty (PTCA balloon procedure)
- ASD closure
- Atherectomy
- Balloon valvuloplasty
- Bio-absorbable coronary stent replacement
- Cardiac calcium scoring
- Cardiac cath - angiogram
- Coronary stent
- Echocardiogram (ECHO)
- Exercise stress test
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Paravalvular leak closure
- Percutaneous cardiac intervention
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure WATCHMAN™
- Percutaneous mitral valve repair
- Percutaneous mitral valve repair MitraClip®
- Rotablator® rotational atherectomy
- Simple ASD closure
- Stent
- Thrombectomy
- Thrombolysis
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Transradial cardiac catheterization
- Upper and lower extremity arterial and venous exams
- Valve-in-valve treatments of degenerated surgical valves
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1487846853
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Insurance plans accepted
Robert Kumar, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
158 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
March 19, 2025
5.0
Very thorough, addressed all my concerns
Verified Patient
July 11, 2025
5.0
Excellent care team
Verified Patient
January 15, 2025
5.0
Full of knowledge, great listener, has great ability of making difficult medical terminology easy to understand.
Verified Patient
March 30, 2025
5.0
DR Kumar is Highly skilled . I would highly recommend DR Kumar. He has performed three to four heart procedures on me . I am very thankfull that DR Kumar did the operations.
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Special recognitions
Over 50 recognitions
Robert Kumar, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Robert Kumar, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Over 50 recognitions
Robert Kumar, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Robert Kumar, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Featured in Sharp Health News
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