What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.29
Average wait time
4.19
Bedside manner
4.46
“All the staff were courteous and efficient. The physicians took a complete history and provided useful information.”
Annlinn K.April 6, 2021
“Yes I , will go back , Dr, Kumar is very smart and helpful he is easy to talk with and helps finds the answer to the issues you might have and she gets down to business”
Audrey M.March 4, 2021
About Dr. Anita Kumar
Anita Bakshi Kumar, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She is a gastroenterologist and an assistant professor with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She received her undergraduate degree from George Mason University where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biology. She was guaranteed medical school admission to Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned her medical degree and was awarded top student of the year. She then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and she received an award for the best clinical educator by the medical students at Fairfax Hospital. Dr. Kumar completed her fellowship training in digestive and liver diseases at The George Washington University with a broad training in gastroenterology and liver diseases.
Dr. Kumar focuses on a wide variety of diseases of the digestive tract and liver. She is skilled in managing both acute and chronic illnesses, performs emergency interventions, and also delivers high quality preventive care. She performs both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy. Her areas of interest include preventative health, women's gastrointestinal health, diseases of the esophagus, stomach and small bowel such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, gastritis, and celiac disease, as well as diseases of the colon including: polyps, gastrointestinal bleeding, diverticular disease, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. She has done research on hepatitis C, inflammatory bowel disease, and celiac disease.
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Office location
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
22nd St NW and I St NW, 3rd Fl, Washington, DC 20037
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- The George Washington University Hospital
Board certifications
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - Virginia Commonwealth University, Doctor of Medicine
- George Washington University, Residency in Internal Medicine
- George Washington University, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Awards and publications
- Fairfax Hospital (The Best Clinical Educator)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1154581502
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.29
Wait time
4.19
Bedside manner
4.46
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All the staff were courteous and efficient. The physicians took a complete history and provided useful information.
April 6, 2021Annlinn K.Verified patient
I've been a patient of Dr. Kumar for quite a few years now. Dr. Kumar is kind, patient, and understanding.
October 16, 2020Tiffani T.Verified patient
Dr. Kumar was very friendly and helpful and, most importantly, not dismissive of my thoughts and notions.
January 11, 2019John G.Verified patient
Dr Kumar is generally very attentive and caring, though she can seem rushed at times.
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My visit was great. Its been a long time since I seen her.
More than 1 year agoTM
She was very thorough and answered all of my questions.
More than 1 year agoJJ
She was very courteous and professional! A delight!
August 13, 2019Peter T.Verified patient
Great doctor. Empathetic and communicative
April 17, 2021Sanjay P.Verified patient
Yes I , will go back , Dr, Kumar is very smart and helpful he is easy to talk with and helps finds the answer to the issues you might have and she gets down to business
March 4, 2021Audrey M.Verified patient
The fellow that saw me today was super compassionate and asked all the right questions. She and Dr. Kumar both answered all of my questions. I also like that I arrived 20 minutes early and was seen almost right away.
March 2, 2021Initials hidden
My visit with Dr. Kumar was great. She is very efficient while also listening well and asking all the right questions. She never belittled my pain and shared her thought process as she asked questions.
The check-in times at GW are a lot longer during COVID (many people there to get COVID tests), so I suggest arriving more than 15 minutes early. They were very kind and seem to be doing their best, but they also seem very short-staffed.
February 27, 2021Lindsey Y.Verified patient
Seemed very competent and made me feel that she can take care of my needs, that she will be be there to make sure that I am ok.
February 23, 2021Sanjay P.Verified patient
Not blatantly disrespectful, not super friendly but an overall unprofessional vibe. Dr entered without knocking or introducing herself, listened pretty well but cut me off several times, obvious she was rushing.
February 5, 2021Initials hidden
This was my first appointment with Dr. Kumar and I’m extremely happy for having chosen her to be my gastroenterologist. She takes time to explain everything, listen carefully to everything you have to say, great bedside manner.
February 5, 2021Cristina A.Verified patient
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January 31, 2021Santa D M.Verified patient
Good experience overall. Caring doctor and staff
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Spent less than 5 mins with her
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The resident with Dr. Kumar was great! I felt like Dr. Kumar worked as a team with the resident. I was asked to come in an hour earlier than my appointment time, which was fine but more heads up would have been preferred.
September 21, 2020Initials hidden
Dr. Kumar was friendly enough but I felt the appointment (first time visit - consultation) was rushed. She examined me asked me a variety of questions and ordered some labs which was great to hopefully get a better idea of any internal GI related issues. My biggest issue is when you have a doctors visit and its rushed. I do not think its fair the the patient.
Also, I was asked to come in much earlier than my original appointment time. I called the number that reached out to me about coming in early to confirm the address and the representative I spoke to was rude to me and not helpful at all. I believe she mentioned she was with the call center and working from home but that's not an excuse.
I made my way to the address came in early as requested but I still waited until my appointment time to be seen. If a patient is asked to come in early then please endevour to see them earlier than their original appointment time.
September 12, 2020Initials hidden
Quick and efficient but thorough
January 31, 2020Jonathan S.Verified patient
The initial wait time was reasonable, and the doctor was courteous and capable. But things went badly after that. My next step was to wait in the waiting area to meet with someone to scheduke my procedure, but noone ever called me. After I waited a long time I asked the office staff for help and they determined that the scheduling person was out and they did not know where she was. They told me to leave and that someone would call to schedule the procedure. I am still waiting for a call.
January 10, 2020Initials hidden
I had to wait an hour for her to get in which was frustrating because I purposefully picked the first appointment so I could get to work at a reasonable time... When she did get there she felt rushed and I had to clarify details of my health history multiple times.
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Dr. Kumar was very attentive to my needs, she listened carefully, and provided me with an excellent plan to restore my health. This was a very good experience.
December 19, 2018Norman P.Verified patient
5 stars.
More than 1 year agoSD
It was ok. Long wait in exam room.
More than 1 year agoSL
(Fair) the resident did the initial interview.
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Which hospital is Dr. Anita Kumar affiliated with?
Dr. Anita Kumar is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Anita Kumar work with?
Dr. Anita Kumar works with Foggy Bottom South Pavilion.
Where is Dr. Anita Kumar's office located?
Dr. Anita Kumar's office is located at 22nd St NW and I St NW, Washington, DC 20037.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anita Kumar have?
Dr. Anita Kumar is certified by Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Anita Kumar?
Dr. Anita Kumar frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colon Cancer Screening, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Anita Kumar on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Anita Kumar speak?
Dr. Anita Kumar speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Anita Kumar in reviews?
56 patients have reviewed Dr. Anita Kumar. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.29/5. They have a 4.46/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.19/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.