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Dr. J S Kumar

Consultant - Diabetology

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, India
Speaks English, HIndi
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
  • 25+ years of exp.
  • 50k+ Consultations

About Doctor

Dr. J S Kumar is a distinguished Consultant in Diabetology with over 19 years of experience in the field. He obtained his MBBS from Trivandrum Medical College, University of Kerala, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Sri Ramachandra Medical College. Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Kumar earned a Graduate Diploma in Diabetes Care from the University of New Castle, Australia.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kumar has held esteemed academic positions, including Assistant Professor at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Associate Professor at SRM Medical College. He also served as a Consultant Diabetologist at Apollo Sugar Clinic. Currently, he is a Consultant in the Department of Diabetology at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, where he specializes in managing diabetes and related endocrine disorders.

Dr. Kumar is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Diabetes Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, and the Diabetic Foot Society of India. His commitment to the field is further demonstrated by his role as Associate Dean (PG Academics) at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, where he oversees postgraduate academic programs.

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Qualification & Education

  • MBBS, Trivandrum Medical College, University of Kerala
  • MD Internal Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical College
  • Graduate Diploma in Diabetes Care, University of New Castle, New South Wales, Australia

Conditions Treated

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Lipid abnormalities (cholesterol and triglyceride imbalances)
  • Hormonal imbalances associated with diabetes
  • Obesity and weight-related metabolic issues
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Procedure Performed

  • Personalized diabetes treatment planning
  • Insulin therapy initiation and optimization
  • Continuous glucose monitoring and evaluation
  • Diabetic foot assessment and care coordination
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FAQs

To book an appointment with Dr. Kumar, you can contact SIMS Hospital directly. Alternatively, international patients can reach out to HOSPIDIO by emailing [email protected] or calling/WhatsApping: +91-9870538337 for assistance with scheduling and medical travel arrangements.

Dr. Kumar consults from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at SIMS Hospital. It's advisable to confirm his availability by contacting the hospital directly.

Yes, Dr. Kumar specializes in endocrinology and diabetology, focusing on the management of diabetes and related endocrine disorders.

Dr. Kumar consults as a consultant diabetologist at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, and formerly served as a diabetologist at Apollo Sugar Clinic. He also practices through Kumar Clinic in Valsaravakkam, Chennai.

Yes — Dr. Kumar is trained to manage both routine and complex diabetes cases, including patients requiring advanced insulin strategies, and those with metabolic complications. He is also a certified insulin pump provider with international training experience.

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