Amit Kumar
- Specializzazione: Vascular surgeon
- 19 anni di esperienza
- Lingue parlate:English
- Studio medico: Emirati Arabi Uniti, Dubai, Dubai London Hospital
- Runs the largest vascular practice across the MENA and Africa region, performing over 1,000 vascular/endovascular procedures in 4 years.
Dr. Amit Kumar runs the largest vascular practice across the MENA and Africa region. He has performed over 1,000 vascular and endovascular procedures in just four years. Dr. Kumar completed his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, a top-ranked US cardiovascular center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.
- Specializes in aortic pathology, carotid disease, and diabetic foot treatments.
- Was the first surgeon in the Middle East to perform a successful atherectomy.
- Introduced the first use of drug-eluting peripheral stents in the region.
- A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
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Clinical Specialization and Achievements
Dr. Kumar specializes in both endovascular and open surgical treatments. He focuses on treating diabetic feet, carotid disease, and venous disorders. The doctor also treats complex aortic pathology, including dissections and abdominal or thoracic aneurysms. Since he focuses on limb preservation, he offers wound care services for vascular patients.
The specialist introduced several firsts to Middle Eastern vascular surgery. He performed the first successful atherectomy in the region. Dr. Kumar also pioneered the use of drug-eluting peripheral stents in the Middle East.
He has significant experience in treating below-the-knee occlusive disease. This technique helps prevent limb loss in patients with diabetic foot complications. His practice uses modern endovascular methods to treat vascular wounds and arterial blockage.
Professional Experience
Dr. Kumar currently leads the vascular surgery department at Dubai London Hospital. Before moving to the UAE, he served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University in New York. He also managed clinical operations as the lead surgeon for Cerner electronic systems deployment at SKMC.
- Lead Surgeon for electronic systems deployment at SKMC.
- Invited committee participant for the Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA).
- Invited committee participant for the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD).
Education and Training
Dr. Kumar completed his general surgery residency at the University of Rochester in New York. He then finished a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. This center is a cardiovascular facility in the United States.
- American Board of Surgery certification.
- Robotic Surgery training at East Carolina University, North Carolina.
- Resident’s Teaching Award recipient at the University of Rochester.
Research and Publications
The doctor conducts research on both clinical outcomes and basic vascular science. He received a formal grant to pursue studies in robotic surgery. Dr. Kumar also published "The ABC in PVD study."
This work stands as the first multicenter vascular study in the Middle East. It examines clinical trends and outcomes for peripheral vascular disease in the region.
Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Society for Vascular Surgery, USA
- Residents and Associates Society of the American College of Surgeons
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