Hospital Affiliation

University Hospital, Newark

INSURANCE PARTICIPATION

Insurance Participation: with Provider Number (where applicable)
The information below is subject to change and should not be relied upon until after it is verified with the insurance company. In addition, psychiatric providers should be contacted directly for information on their participation with managed care and insurance companies.

Aetna, Inc.

AmeriGroup

AmeriHealth of NJ

America's Choice Provider Network (ACPN)

CHN Solutions

Clover Health Plans

Devon Health Services/ULLICO

Horizon BCBS Managed Care

Horizon NJ Health

Horizon NJ Total Care(HNJH)

Horizon PPO Network

Medicaid

Medicare

MultiPlan

Prime Health Services, Inc.

Qual Care HMO

Qual Care PPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

UHC Comm/Oxford

United Healthcare Community Plan (formerly AmeriChoice of NJ, Inc.)

WellCare Health Plans

Overview

Dr. Kumar is an Associate Professor of Radiology and the Division Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is dual board certified in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Kumar heads the state's largest clinical and teaching Interventional Radiology practice. He has broad and active clinical interests that include Interventional Oncology (Y90 Radioembolization, Transarterial Chemoembolization, Thermal Ablation for liver cancer), minimally invasive treatments for peripheral arterial disease / critical limb ischemia, endovascular treatment venous thromboembolic disease and complex retrieval of IVC filters.

Dr. Kumar developed the Y90 radioembolization program at University Hospital in 2017. Since then, it has grown to be the highest volume program in New Jersey. He is recognized nationally for performing Y90 radioembolization and teaches physicians across the nation at seminars, conferences and as a proctor.

Dr. Kumar is an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), serving on several committees and currently the Vice Chair of the SIR Early Career Section. He is invited to lecture at numerous national and international Radiology conferences. He is an active mentor to residents and students and serves as the faculty advisor to the Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG) at Rutgers NJMS. He has served as the course director for the annual New Jersey Interventional Radiology Symposium since 2018.

Education

MD, 2009, Texas Tech School of Medicine
BS, 2005, The University of Texas at Austin

Licensure & Certification

Medical Licensure
New Jersey

Relevant Publications

Bishoy G, Shanmugasundaram S, Kumar A, Shukla P. Quality and Reliability of YouTube videos on Uterine Fibroid Embolization. Journal of American College of Radiology, April 2022.

Kethidi N, Barsoum K, Shukla P, Kumar A. Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrievals using Advanced Techniques: A Systematic Review. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (accepted for publication March 2022)

Shanmugasundaram S, Kubiak A, Dar A, Shrinet A, Chauhan N, Haque H, Kumar A, Shukla P High Incidence of Large Bore Temporary Hemodialysis Catheter Malfunction in Patients with COVID-19 related Kidney Injury. Journal of Vascular Access, January 2022.

Sare A, Kothari P, Cieslak J, Wajswol E, Patel N Kumar A, Shukla P. Perioperative Blood Loss after Preoperative Prostatic Artery Embolization in Patients undergoing Simple Prostatectomy: A Propensity Score Matched Study. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 32(8): 1113-1118, August 2021

Shanmugasundaram S, Cieslak J, Sare A, Shukla P, Kumar A. Preoperative embolization of renal cell carcinoma prior to partial nephrectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Imaging, Vol 76: 205-212, August 2021.

Sare A, Chandra V, Shanmugasundaram S, Shukla P, Kumar A. Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Treatment of Portal Vein Stenosis in Liver Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review Vascular and Endovascular Surgery; February 2021

Chadah S, Nirgukar N, Shukla P, Kumar A. Examining Twitter use in Interventional Radiology : A comparison with cardiology and orthopedic surgery. American Journal of Interventional Radiology 2021: 5;4.

Sare A, Jain N, Chandra V, Beidas K, Kumar A, Shukla P. Perioperative blood loss after embolization of hypervascular musculoskeletal tumors outside of the spine: A single-center ten year experience and systematic review of the literature. Clinical Imaging; 79:24-29, November 2021

Patel A, Sare A, Shahid MU, Kumar A & Shukla PA. Safety and Feasibility of Transradial Access in Patients Presenting with Traumatic Injuries: A Single Urban Center Experience. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery; 54(8):665-669, November 2020.

Sare A, Patel A, Kothari P, Kumar A, Patel N & Shukla PA. Readability Assessment of Internet-Based Patient Education Materials Related to Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Academic Radiology; 27(11):1549-1554, November 2020.