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Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy, MD

Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy, MD

Gastroenterologist
43944 15th St W, Ste 201, Lancaster, CA
2.60
“good experience. I came early so I did not have to wait too long. Very pleased to finally be able to take steps towards curing my health problem. The staff was great and friendly for it to be so early!”
Jade C.March 27, 2022

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Overall rating

2.60

Average wait time

3.67

Bedside manner

3.67
“good experience. I came early so I did not have to wait too long. Very pleased to finally be able to take steps towards curing my health problem. The staff was great and friendly for it to be so early!”
Jade C.March 27, 2022

About Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy

Dr. Perumalsamy was born and raised in India. After completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India, he moved to the U.S., where he did his residency in Internal Medicine at Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. He proceeded to do his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. He simultaneously did his training in Clinical Hepatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY. He was the chief fellow during his training. Dr. Perumalsamy graduated in 2008 and started his practice in Lancaster, CA. Dr. Perumalsamy has served the Antelope Valley and Ridgecrest communities for the past 12 years. He specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures such as ERCP, Luminal Stenting and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). With his advanced hepatology training, he is particularly adept at treating liver diseases, including viral hepatitis (Hepatitis C and B), cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and pancreatic disorders. He also specializes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. Dr. Perumalsamy manages and coordinates the care of liver and pancreas transplant patients. He introduced a fecal transplant program in the Antelope Valley. He was instrumental in introducing Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) to the local hospitals. Dr. Perumalsamy is extremely friendly and easy to converse with. He takes the time and effort to educate his patients about their medical problems and to go over the course of treatment with them. He is a strong patient advocate and considers their satisfaction his utmost priority. Dr. Perumalsamy is affiliated with the Antelope Valley Hospital and Palmdale Regional Medical Center. He has served as the Chief of Medicine at Palmdale Regional Medical Center for the past 5 years. Dr. Perumalsamy is an avid sports enthusiast and a family man. During his free time, he enjoys hiking and travelling with his family.

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Areas of expertise

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Acid reflux
Gastroenteritis
Stomach and duodenal inflammation
Diverticulosis (outpouchings) of intestine
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Acid reflux
Gastroenteritis
Stomach and duodenal inflammation
Diverticulosis (outpouchings) of intestine

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*NEW* Gastro Care Institute
43944 15th St W, Ste 201, Lancaster, CA 93534
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Thanjavur Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • Maimonides Medical Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1851484323

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Overall rating
2.60
Wait time
3.67
Bedside manner
3.67
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good experience. I came early so I did not have to wait too long. Very pleased to finally be able to take steps towards curing my health problem. The staff was great and friendly for it to be so early!
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Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy is certified by Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

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Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Gastroenterology Consultation, Hemorrhoids, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy on their profile.

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5 patients have reviewed Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy. The overall rating for this doctor is 2.6/5. They have a 3.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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