Dr Jesse Kumar
MBBS, FRCPDiabetes & Endocrinology
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About
Dr Jesse Kumar, Consultant Endocrinologist and General Medicine Specialist, currently practises within the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. He specialises in the treatment of endocrine issues of the Thyroid, Adrenal gland, as well as issues of calcium, hypogonadism, weight management and general endocrinology. He is a board-certified prescriber of radio-active iodine for hyperthyroidism and goitre.
Dt Kumar undertook Higher Speciality Training in the South Thames Deanery. Within his current NHS Trust, he has held many important posts including Lead Physician, Clinical Director and Clinical Lead for Diabetes Commissioning. He also runs a specialist clinic for Thyroid Radio-iodine, Thyroid Eye Disease, Treatment Pump clinic and antenatal diabetes.
Dr Kumar is also an active researcher, being involved in many international multi-site clinical trials as a Principal Investigator since 2006. His research has resulted in the publication of numerous peer-reviewed articles, he is also invited to international conferences to present these findings.Â
Procedures
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Synacthen Test
- Adrenocorticotropin Stimulation Tests (ACTH)
- Dexamethasone Suppression Test
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Thyroid Problems
- Graves’ Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hormone Imbalances and Disorders (Female)
- Hypothyroidism
- Pituitary Disorders
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Addison’s Disease
- Adrenal Disease
- Cushing’s Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Disorders of Bone Metabolism
- Endocrine Hypertension
- General Medicine
- Goitre
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- Hormone Disorders (Male)
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Menopause
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Prolactinoma
- Reproductive Disorders
- Thyroid Nodules
- Tiredness (Fatigue)
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Variable Blood Pressure
Education
Qualifications:
- MBBS University of medical sciences 1995
- FRCP Royal college of Physicians of London 2013
- ARSAC certificate – Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (for radio-iodine therapy in benign thyroid disorders)
Memberships:
- General Medical Council
- Royal College of Physicians of London (Fellow)
- European Thyroid Association
- ABCD - association of British Clinical Diabetologists
- Medical Protection Society
- British Medical Association
- HCSA - Hospital Consultant & Specialists Association
- Member of Thyroid Cancer Core MDT
Reviews
Peer recommendations
"Dr Jesse Kumar is an excellent opinion and helpful colleague Patient always speak very approachable"
21-01-2022
"Jess is an excellent medical opinion a great diabetologist"
20-07-2021
"Excellent clinician, personable and meticulous. Follows through appropriately and offers well considered opinions. Tech aware, uses modern communication and data management tools effectively. "
28-05-2021
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