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Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD
5.0 (67 Ratings)
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Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Louisville, KY.
Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD
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Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Louisville, KY and has 23 years experience. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2001 and completed a residency at SUNY Health Sci Center Brooklyn, Ophthalmology Geo Washington University School Med, Internal Medicine.They currently practice at Kumar Eye Institute and are affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 67 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kumar also speaks Hindi, Punjabi and Spanish. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Kumar Eye Institute
    4940 Hazelwood Ave Ste 201, Louisville, KY 40214
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Kumar Eye Institute
    1348 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40217
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00

Experience and Background Check

Glaucoma
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Glaucoma
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Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Feb 22, 2023
Listens and answered all questions! Been seeing him for 7 years!
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • Medicaid

About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Trained by the leading glaucoma specialist in the US and a Louisville native!
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Louisville, KY and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2001. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Punjabi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • George Washington University
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Health Sci Center Brooklyn, Ophthalmology Geo Washington University School Med, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rishi Kumar, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Kumar has over 23 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY

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