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Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD

Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD is a pulmonologist in Simi Valley, CA. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Locations

Vijary Kumar, M.D.

Vijary Kumar, M.D.1174 Amazon Way Simi Valley, CA 93065
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Vijary Kumar, M.D.227 W Janss Rd Ste 345 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center Thousand Oaks, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Kumar specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Kumar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kumar

2.7
15 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
33%
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4 star
13%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
53%
53%

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I was seeing this doctor after a birth complication allowed fluid into my lungs. I was fine after breathing treatments in the hospital, but he kept scheduling me for follow up appointments. Every time I went in, I'd wait for almost an hour for him to be like, 'You look great. Come back in 6 weeks.' He was always busy and rushing through patients which makes me think he over-books just to get more $$$. He doesn't seem to care enough to spend more than 5 minutes with someone. If he hadn't been my pulmonary doctor in the hospital, I would have gone somewhere else.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 22, 2024
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Don’t even bother
First never expect a call back. No one answers the phone. Leave daily messages but never returned. I asked the office to send test results to another dr. Never happened. That’s the office. Now the dr. He is busy with his computer, answers calls and barely looks you in the eye Last visit he asked me my name in the middle of my appointment. Find another pulmonary dr asap
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Shayna Charter – Sep 02, 2023
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Superb Physician
Dr. Kumar has been my physician for nearly 20 years. He is exceptional in diagnosis, exhibits a depth of knowledge, and is kind and compassionate. He is indeed a brilliant physician and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking medical care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dr. Ruth Suyama – Jun 03, 2023
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I would not recommend Dr. Kumar.
Dr. Kumar was very rude in speaking with me on the phone. He did not speak with me even though he came to see me during my hospital visit. He had a very impersonable bedside manner. I felt he was going through the motions and really did not care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Apr 19, 2023
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Dr. Kumar saved my life 8 years ago while I was hospitalized. I have been going to him ever since!
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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Kimberly M Giehm – Jul 30, 2021
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This person should not be considered a doctor. He lacks of kindness, knowledge and just empathy for the patient and family members. I am also a physician and I would never recommend this person to anyone. I completely understand things are critical nowadays due to COVID. But, that is not an excuse to show a little bit of care for those who are going through difficult times.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2021
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Let me start off by saying how absolutely dissapointed and absolutely sick to my stomach I am with this so person who should never be considered a DR. By any means, my father was under your care for not even 2 days before having to leave in an ambulance back to the E.R. In critical condition becouse somebody decided to overlook all the patients info and stop all medications upon arrival, I do not wish that any person ever has to experience such a terrible experience with someone as incompetent
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
15 others found this helpful
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Kj in Santa Clarita ca – Jul 21, 2016
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He is one of the rare breed of efficient doctors who is vert decent and would take time to listen to his patients! Very knowledgeable and caring!
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 09, 2016
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biography

Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD is a pulmonologist in Simi Valley, CA. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pulmonary Disease

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Los Angeles County - University Of California Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - University Of California Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - University Of California Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Maulana Azad Medical College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

    215 W Janss Rd
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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