H.R. Nanda Kumar

H.R. Nanda Kumar, MD, FACS, MBBS

Patient Rating
4.5 out of 5 (167 Ratings, 40 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialties:

Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery, and Surgery

Areas of Interest

Dr. H.R. Nanda Kumar provides comprehensive general surgical services close to home as part of the medical team at MaineGeneral Surgery. A member of MaineGeneral Medical Center's active staff since August 2015, he specializes in basic and advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery; anti-reflux surgery; hernia repair; breast and endocrine surgery; and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Kumar is accepting new patients by referral and sees patients at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta and Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. He is certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

1998
Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India, Medical School
2003
Medical College, Baroda, India, Master of Surgery, General Surgery

Residency

2014
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, General Surgery

Fellowship

2015
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Surgical Critical Care

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Eastern Association of Surgery in Trauma
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

November 05, 2025
Treated with dignity & respect
November 05, 2025
Very kind, courteous, and knowledgeable.
November 05, 2025
Dr. Kumar was thorough and helped me to make a decision going forward.
October 22, 2025
Everyone was very nice. There was a misunderstanding on my part, and we cleared it up.
October 15, 2025
Driving fifty miles to have them say no surgery needed Primary could of did that in Wtvl
September 30, 2025
I got the distinct impression that Dr. Kumar felt I was wasting his time, though I did not ask for this appointment, nor did I know why it was made. I left scratching my head.
September 30, 2025
Thank you so much for Dr. Kumar for helping me move forward in the process with my pain issues. Best doctor hands down.
September 24, 2025
Everything was very good. Everything was explained to me very thoroughly and I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
August 20, 2025
Not good
August 19, 2025
Just that it took quite a while to get an appointment!
August 19, 2025
It takes too long to get appointment and surgery dates
August 19, 2025
The Dr came in for maybe 10 minutes and spoke very fast and presented a lot of information, asked if I had questions and left. It felt very rushed and overwhelming and I did not feel like I was able to explain my concerns, get useful feedback or a recommended plan of care
July 30, 2025
dr kumar was the best. he was fast, efficient, and direct, he didn't waste any of my time. he answered all my questions, and i wasn't even late for work.
July 30, 2025
Great staff! Clean hospital.
July 30, 2025
My heath Hx in prep for my visit coud have emailed me the form rather than sending it by snail mail.
July 28, 2025
Mt appt lasted 10 minutes. Didn't seem to interested in answering many questions and wanted yo get our as soon as possible. The older lady at the main help desk was nice
July 09, 2025
The dr. Wasn't very informative. Radiology girl was nice. Nurse was excellent.
July 07, 2025
Great experience. Just a long wait for an appointment when you are feeling miserable
July 02, 2025
Dr. kumar was very kind and understanding. He is knowledgable and gave me confidence in him.
June 24, 2025
He pretty much told me I had to be referred to a second doctor if I wanted to be treated.
May 28, 2025
This was a follow up visit after my surgery a week ago. Dr. Kumar has a very calming way...gives you plenty of time to ask questions...his answers are clear and concise ...a very kind and caring doctor. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.
May 09, 2025
Very helpful with locations in the hospital and directions to get there. Thank you very much from my wife and myself.
May 06, 2025
I thought the doctor was very knowledgeable and seemed to know what he's talking about. And the nurses were super awesome, friendly, and nice. Yay!
April 17, 2025
I waited an hour for the doctor, which that happens. I saw him for approximately four minutes. He didn't seem to be in a hurry, but after all it was a consultation visit. But I didn't feel too reassured too much when I left. But the doctor is a good man. I just, I've just had a lot going on and I didn't, I felt like I didn't know anymore when I came in than when I left.
April 17, 2025
Made me feel at ease, even though my future is unknown.
April 17, 2025
Dr. Kumar was extremely kind. He was personable and I really liked him. He did a very good job, made me understand everything that we were going to go through and definitely would use him again. But to begin with, it took me a year and a half to get into a doctor for surgery for this. That concerned me terribly. I couldn't find a general surgeon that would do this hernia operation for me. I had been to Augusta in the emergency room where they had to push it back in for me and they said they couldn't do it that day but it's something that's got to be done immediately. Then I've been a year and a half waiting to find somebody that would do it. Finally, Dr. Kumar took me on and scheduled me in a cancellation spot and I really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend him so far. Thank you.
April 15, 2025
The doctor and nurses were awesome with amazing personalities
March 28, 2025
Waits to get appointments are way to long.
March 03, 2025
Excellent care by Dr. Kumar and his Medical Assistant.
February 07, 2025
Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Clean office. Talked me though everything that is going to happen. All and all 5 stars and a Big thank you
February 03, 2025
Friendly and professional
February 03, 2025
Dr Kumar and his medical assistant were great. I had a very good experience with them both.
January 03, 2025
Dr. Kumar and his assistant were absolutely professional and made me feel very comfortable about my needed surgery. He explained everything perfectly for my understanding.
January 02, 2025
I had a really good experience in my visit. I was just concerned that no one checked my photo ID, which I was told to bring. So I think that would just be a nice thing to make sure that we got the right person and so on. I had my driver's license in my hands. So just a thought, but everything else was great. Thank you.
December 31, 2024
Dr Kumar is one of the best surgeons and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
December 31, 2024
The doctor asked if I had thoughts about weight loss surgery out of the blue. Just rubbed me the wrong way.
December 30, 2024
It takes too long to get in for a consult, and it takes just as long to get into surgery.
December 20, 2024
Dr Kumar was excellent and I have heard very good things about him from a friend who works with him in surgery. I have faith in his skill and care
December 18, 2024
Everyone was wonderful.
November 21, 2024
Outcome of this consultation is that I won't have surgery. Good. But if I were to need surgery I would trust Dr. Kumar to do it. Also found the nurse professional, knowledgeable and likeable. Very good team.
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