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Dr. Chitra Kumar, MD

Dr. Chitra Kumar, MD

Hematology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Chitra Kumar, MD is a hematologist in West New York, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hackensack University Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

5311 Kennedy Blvd E West New York, NJ 07093
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kumar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kumar

3.1
16 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Caring and very personable
Took her time to address my concerns. I saw her in Edison office
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 09, 2022
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This doctor has a terrible bed side manners and doesn't care about her patient wellbeing. I start going to her office she knows I'm 65 years old and I take control medication for my fibromyalgia. She didn't care to renew the prescription on time with the pharmacy after many requests, and requested a monthly consultation which is unusual in this case. She probably just want to make sure she charge my insurance but she wasn't worry at all that I would stop the medication and that would create me a very big problem. She didn't offer teleconsultation to facilitate as she is adverting that she does and made no efforts at all to accommodate my needs. She has no profile whatsoever for a family doctor very rude, disrespectful and low class.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Marina Cardoso – Oct 06, 2021
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Friendly and personable, knowledgeable and caring, but had to wait almost 40 mins!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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NJ – Jan 09, 2019
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Dr. Kumar has been very friendly and personable, and attentive to my needs. Highly recommend to family and friends! The office wait time could be better, but overall i'm happy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Eileen R in Demarest NJ – Oct 06, 2017
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She has been working with my mother for awhile and my mother loves her so I tried her. She was very nice the first time, and then I returned and she was extremely rude. She asked me inappropriate questions that had nothing to do with my reason for visit. I had not seen the doctor in awhile and she lectured me about it and told me I could never be successful in my choice of career because I can't even take care of myself. She was not professional, and I wouldn't recommend her.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Union City, NJ – Jul 27, 2017
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Dr. Kumar was friendly and personable, and overall I had a high level of confidence in her medical judgement.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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John in Rahway – Apr 01, 2016
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One hour and 10 minute wait to get into the examining room (I was the only one in the waiting room) and then another 20 for Dr. Kumar to come in. She is very unfriendly and not welcoming to her office. Appointment was 10 minutes and I had little faith in her knowledge of medicine as compared to other physicians I have seen in my past. I walked away very disappointed and unsure of Dr. Kumar's diagnosis so I have made an appointment with my former doctor even though she is much farther away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Lillian in Union City, NJ – Dec 23, 2015
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Dr. Chitra Kumar, MD is a hematologist in West New York, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Hematology

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  • Ranchi University / Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College

    Medical School, 1976
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Office5311 Kennedy Blvd E West New York, NJ 07093
1
(201) 864-7172
Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC15 Main St Ste 1 Edison, NJ 08837
2
(908) 755-1165

Practice

Oncology-Hematology Assoc. of Central NJ PA2177 Oak Tree Rd Ste 104 Edison, NJ 08820
3
(908) 755-1165
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