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Introduction
Dr. Vinod Kumar is the Medical Director of the Vascular and Leg Center in Bakersfield, California. He has a reputation as being an excellent provider who is passionate about his work. Dr. Kumar made the decision to become a cardiovascular specialist because he has a passion for protecting and saving people from heart disease and preventing amputations.
Save a life, save a leg.
“As a Cardiovascular specialist I often make lifesaving decision. But I also spend time with patients, thoroughly explaining their diagnosis and treatment. This broad commitment to cardiovascular medicine helps me not only save lives, but increase the longevity and quality of them.†– Dr. Vinod Kumar
Dr. Kumar is a family oriented man who enjoys to do yoga, meditate, and listen to music. He is a vegetarian and his favorite vegetable is Eggplant. He enjoys watching Hindi movies, with one of his favorites being Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Dr. Kumar’s favorite vacation spot is Disneyland because it is a time where he can be with his family and he also enjoys going on cruises.
Clinical Interests and Experience
Board Certifications
California # A49366
Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1989
Board Certified in Cardiology in 1991
Board Re-Certified in Cardiology in 2001 and 2011
Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology in 2001 and 2011
Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology in 2002 and 2011
Board Certified in Vascular Medicine in 2013
Board Certified in Endovascular Medicine in 2013
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
Education & Training
“In medical school, I worked hard to earn the best education possible. Afterward, I perfected my skills in cardiovascular medicine under some of the nation’s leading cardiovascular specialists, including Dr. DeBakey, the originator of open- heart bypass surgery. Today, I apply this extensive training on a daily basis- to preserve and improve the lives of patient’s right here in our community.â€
Education
Interventional Cardiology Fellow, UCLA Scholl of Medicine, CA
Fellowship in Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Huston, TX (Program Director: R. Roberts, M.D.)
Residency in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Medical School, Obtained M.D., University Medical College, Rohtak, India
Training
Coronaries
Percutaneous Trans luminal Coronary Angioplasty.
Percutaneous Trans luminal Coronary Atherectomy (DVI)Percutaneous Trans luminal Rotablator Arherectomy
Percutaneous Trans luminal Excimer Laser Angioplasty
Coronary Stents, Ultrasound Imaging, Angioscopy, and Doppler Flow
Peripheral Vascular Interventions
Percutaneous Trans luminal Angioplasty (PTA)
Peripheral Atherectomy
Peripheral Laser Angioplasty
Stents Placement
Angioscopy
Intravascular Ultrasound
Save a life, save a leg.
“As a Cardiovascular specialist I often make lifesaving decision. But I also spend time with patients, thoroughly explaining their diagnosis and treatment. This broad commitment to cardiovascular medicine helps me not only save lives, but increase the longevity and quality of them.†– Dr. Vinod Kumar
Dr. Kumar is a family oriented man who enjoys to do yoga, meditate, and listen to music. He is a vegetarian and his favorite vegetable is Eggplant. He enjoys watching Hindi movies, with one of his favorites being Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Dr. Kumar’s favorite vacation spot is Disneyland because it is a time where he can be with his family and he also enjoys going on cruises.
Clinical Interests and Experience
Board Certifications
California # A49366
Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1989
Board Certified in Cardiology in 1991
Board Re-Certified in Cardiology in 2001 and 2011
Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology in 2001 and 2011
Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology in 2002 and 2011
Board Certified in Vascular Medicine in 2013
Board Certified in Endovascular Medicine in 2013
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
Education & Training
“In medical school, I worked hard to earn the best education possible. Afterward, I perfected my skills in cardiovascular medicine under some of the nation’s leading cardiovascular specialists, including Dr. DeBakey, the originator of open- heart bypass surgery. Today, I apply this extensive training on a daily basis- to preserve and improve the lives of patient’s right here in our community.â€
Education
Interventional Cardiology Fellow, UCLA Scholl of Medicine, CA
Fellowship in Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Huston, TX (Program Director: R. Roberts, M.D.)
Residency in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Medical School, Obtained M.D., University Medical College, Rohtak, India
Training
Coronaries
Percutaneous Trans luminal Coronary Angioplasty.
Percutaneous Trans luminal Coronary Atherectomy (DVI)Percutaneous Trans luminal Rotablator Arherectomy
Percutaneous Trans luminal Excimer Laser Angioplasty
Coronary Stents, Ultrasound Imaging, Angioscopy, and Doppler Flow
Peripheral Vascular Interventions
Percutaneous Trans luminal Angioplasty (PTA)
Peripheral Atherectomy
Peripheral Laser Angioplasty
Stents Placement
Angioscopy
Intravascular Ultrasound
Contact Info
Address:
5020 Commerce Drive
Bakersfield
California 93309
United States
Bakersfield
California 93309
United States
Tel:
(661) 324-4100
Fax:
(661) 377-2892
Website:
http://www.thevascularandlegcenter.com
Offering
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Leg and Foot Swelling
Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 8 am | 5 pm | ||||
| Tuesday | Open | 8 am | 5 pm | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 8 am | 5 pm | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 8 am | 5 pm | ||||
| Friday | Open | 8 am | 5 pm | ||||
| Saturday | Closed | ||||||
| Sunday | Closed | ||||||
