Sunita Kumar, MD

Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Speaks

Languages

Malayalam
Hindi

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

Loyola Center for Health-Oakbrook Terrace

1S224 Summit Ave
Oakbrook Terrace , IL 60181

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

6800 N Frontage Rd
Burr Ridge , IL 60527

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

About

Academic Title

Professor

Leadership Title

Medical Director, Sleep Program
Fellowship Program Director, Pulmonary/Critical Care

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Lady Hardinge Medical College (1990)

Residency:
Advocate Health Care (2000)

Fellowship:
Loyola University Medical Center (2003)

Board Certifications

Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2007)

Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2003)

Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2002)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(41 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

16 Reviews

08/23/2024

Excelente

07/18/2024

She's great

07/12/2024

Always very understanding

06/28/2024

Very nice and very good

05/10/2024

see my comments above

04/05/2024

I like the fact that the visits aren’t too long. The Pulmonology department always makes the best use of time.

03/15/2024

El buen trato

03/05/2024

A worthwhile event for my good health.

02/06/2024

I am very satisfied.

01/23/2024

Dr. Kumar was very helpful and reassuring. She helped me not to be apprehensive about the CPAP machine.

12/14/2023

None

10/28/2023

The ratings of "10" should answer any questions.

09/16/2023

Dr Kumar is an excellent Physician. She takes time to explain everything and answer any questions I have.

09/13/2023

Nice lady

09/06/2023

Please continue

08/22/2023

I feel she is a top doctor in her field.
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Publications

  • Sex Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Kumar, S.; Anton, A.; D'Ambrosio, C. M.; Clinics in chest medicine
  • A Sleep Medicine Curriculum for Pulmonary and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship Programs: A Multisociety Expert Panel Report. Schulman, D. A.; Piquette, C. A.; Alikhan, M. M.; Freedman, N.; Kumar, S.; McCallister, J.; Mokhlesi, B.; Santamauro, J.; Singas, E.; Stern, E.; Strohl, K. P.; Casey, K. R.; Chest
  • Searching for the First Job: A Practical Guide for Fellows-in-Training. Oberle, A. J.; Kumar, S.; Nelson, M.; Kraft, M.; Lenz, P. H.; Chest
  • Response. Ashton, R. W.; Burkart, K. M.; Lenz, P. H.; Kumar, S.; McCallister, J. W.; Chest
  • Prevalence and correlates of sleep disorder symptoms in psychiatric disorders. Hombali, A.; Seow, E.; Yuan, Q.; Chang, S. H. S.; Satghare, P.; Kumar, S.; Verma, S. K.; Mok, Y. M.; Chong, S. A.; Subramaniam, M.; Psychiatry research
  • Lax eyelid syndrome (LES), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and ocular surface inflammation. Sward, M.; Kirk, C.; Kumar, S.; Nasir, N.; Adams, W.; Bouchard, C.; The ocular surface
  • Response. Ashton, R. W.; Burkart, K. M.; Lenz, P. H.; Kumar, S.; McCallister, J. W.; Chest
  • Evaluating DSM-5 Insomnia Disorder and the Treatment of Sleep Problems in a Psychiatric Population. Seow, L. S. E.; Verma, S. K.; Mok, Y. M.; Kumar, S.; Chang, S.; Satghare, P.; Hombali, A.; Vaingankar, J.; Chong, S. A.; Subramaniam, M.; Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • Strategies for Success in Fellowship. Ashton, R. W.; Burkart, K. M.; Lenz, P. H.; Kumar, S.; McCallister, J. W.; Chest
  • Obstructive sleep apnea in general surgery patients: is it more common than we think? Kulkarni, G. V.; Horst, A.; Eberhardt, J. M.; Kumar, S.; Sarker, S.; American journal of surgery