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Vinod Kumar, MD, FACC

Vascular Specialist & Interventional Cardiologist located in Bakersfield, CA

About Dr. Kumar

Vinod Kumar, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist and the Medical Director of Heart Vascular and Leg Center in Bakersfield, California. He has a reputation for being an excellent provider who is passionate about his work. Dr. Kumar decided to become a cardiovascular specialist because he has a passion for protecting and saving people from heart disease and amputations.

Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak, India. He then perfected his skills by completing a subsequent residency in internal medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Soon after, he completed a fellowship in cardiology at the Baylor College of Medicine and another in interventional cardiology at the UCLA School of Medicine. 

During his training, Dr. Kumar has worked with some of the nation's leading cardiovascular specialists, including Dr. Michael DeBakey, who was the originator of open-heart bypass surgery. Today, Dr. Kumar is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. 

As a cardiovascular specialist, Dr. Kumar is often tasked with making life-saving decisions. He always takes his time to explain diagnoses and treatment options to his patients because he understands that it is a critical component of their care. His commitment to cardiovascular medicine helps him to save and extend the lives of his patients.

Vinod Kumar, MD, FACC

Vinod Kumar, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist and the Medical Director of Heart Vascular and Leg Center in Bakersfield, California. He has a reputation for being an excellent provider who is passionate about his work. Dr. Kumar decided to become a cardiovascular specialist because he has a passion for protecting and saving people from heart disease and amputations.

Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak, India. He then perfected his skills by completing a subsequent residency in internal medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Soon after, he completed a fellowship in cardiology at the Baylor College of Medicine and another in interventional cardiology at the UCLA School of Medicine. 

During his training, Dr. Kumar has worked with some of the nation's leading cardiovascular specialists, including Dr. Michael DeBakey, who was the originator of open-heart bypass surgery. Today, Dr. Kumar is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. 

As a cardiovascular specialist, Dr. Kumar is often tasked with making life-saving decisions. He always takes his time to explain diagnoses and treatment options to his patients because he understands that it is a critical component of their care. His commitment to cardiovascular medicine helps him to save and extend the lives of his patients.


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Here at Heart Vascular and Leg Center we are happy to accept many insurance plans. If you do not seeing your insurance listed, please call our office and we will be happy to assist you.

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