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Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD

Anesthesiology* Age 36
Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD
5.0 (55 Ratings)

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Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD is an Anesthesiology Specialist in Munster, IN.
Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD
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Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD

Anesthesiology* Age 36
Munster, IN
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD is an Anesthesiology Specialist in Munster, IN.

About

Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD is an Anesthesiology Specialist in Munster, IN and has 11 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 55 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar also speaks Hindi. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Radiculopathy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Facet Blocks
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arthropathy of Spinal Facet Joint
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Discogenic Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Facet Joint Pain
Facet Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Migraine
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Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Radiculitis
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Cervical Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Medial Branch Block
Cervical Medial Branch Neurotomy
Discography
Epidural Cortisone Injection
Facet Block
Facet Joint Injection
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Knee Injection
Kyphoplasty
Lumbar Discography
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Medial Branch Block
Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Lumbar Transforaminal Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Peripheral Nerve Block
Provocation Discography
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Shoulder Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Thoracic Facet Joint Injection
Transforaminal Epidural Block
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Rehabilitation Medicine Associates PC
    8840 Calumet Ave Ste 103, Munster, IN 46321
    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 Community Care Network - Pain Management
    1500 S Lake Park Ave Ste 204, Hobart, IN 46342
  3. 3 Kumar Anesthesia Pain Associates Inc.
    500 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Office
    1100 S Calumet Rd Ste 1, Chesterton, IN 46304

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4 Stars (1)
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Feb 04, 2022
This was a telemed visit. Dr Kumar answered all my questions and never hurried me. I was very satisfied with the call.
Bev — Feb 04, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Kumar is highly specialized in treating pain throughout the body. His areas of interest include spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, chronic pain of the neck and back, and CRPS. He has been active in research and has several publications, as well as multiple presentations at national conferences. Dr. Kumar provides compassionate, personalized, patient directed care to all of his patients. He has a strong understanding of the effect chronic pain can have on a person's physical, as well as emotional, wellbeing.  He puts a large emphasis on communication and believes in a multifaceted approach to alleviating pain including interventions, medication management, formal and self-directed active forms of therapy. A comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan is instituted for every patient, using the most cutting edge, evidence based techniques. His goal for every patient is to alleviate pain so patients can improve functionality and return to the activities they love.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD is an anesthesiology specialist in Munster, IN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 2013. He specializes in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
Pain Management
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    2018
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN