Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy, MD, Lancaster, CA

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

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

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

Office location

Gastro Care Institute

43944 15th St W, #201, Lancaster, CA 93534

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Education and background

Practice names

Gastro Care Institute

Hospital affiliations

Antelope Valley Hospital

Board certifications

Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Thanjavur Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Coney Island Hospital Emergency Department, Residency in Internal Medicine
Maimonides Medical Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1851484323

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Which hospital is Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy affiliated with?

Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy is affiliated with Antelope Valley Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy work with?

Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy works with Gastro Care Institute.

Where is Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy's office located?

Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy's office is located at 43944 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534.

Which board certifications does Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy have?

Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy is certified by Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kumaravel Perumalsamy?

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