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Dr. Sandhya Bondada Kumar is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and robotic procedures as well as surgeries of the foregut (esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine).

Kumar's research focuses on improving access to surgical care for vulnerable patients, such as those in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

Kumar earned her medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed general surgery residencies at the University of California, Los Angeles and UCSF, where she also served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in gastrointestinal minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at UCSF.

Kumar also cares for patients at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Surgery, Surgery, 2016

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, MIS, Foregut and Surgical Endo, 2018

  • Residencies

    UCSF, General Surgery, 2015

    University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2012

  • Internship

    University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2009

  • Education

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 2008

  • Languages

    English

Improving patients' quality of life with surgery is an immense privilege and joy.

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