Dr Jesse Kumar, Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine

Dr Jesse Kumar

Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine

Dr Jesse Kumar MBBS FRCP

Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine

MBBS FRCP

Dr Jesse Kumar

Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine MBBS FRCP

MBBS FRCP

Areas of expertise

  • Addison's disease
  • Thyroid radio-iodine
  • Thyroid eye disease
  • Treatment pump clinic
  • Antenatal diabetes

Recommendations for Dr Kumar

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  • by Dr Sukanya Ghosh, Radiologist

    Excellent endocrinologist and lead in the diabetic centre. Also focuses on general medicine. Very good communication skills and patient focused.

  • byDr Nihal Elapatha, GP

    Possesses very good knowledge, is very interpersonal, and puts patients at ease.

  • byDr Nihal Elapatha, GP

    Possesses very good knowledge, is very interpersonal, and puts patients at ease.

  • by Dr Sukanya Ghosh, Radiologist

    Excellent endocrinologist and lead in the diabetic centre. Also focuses on general medicine. Very good communication skills and patient focused.

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    About Dr Jesse Kumar

    GMC number: 4681470

    Year qualified: 1995

    Place of primary qualification: University of Health Sciences

    Initial consultation fee: £300

    Follow up consultation fee: £200

    Dr Jesse Kumar is a Specialist Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and General Medicine. He completed his higher specialist training in the South Thames Deanery, including Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in London, Kent, and Sussex. Since his appointment at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in 2006, he has held significant roles such as Lead Physician, Clinical Director, and Lead for Diabetes Commissioning.

    Dr Kumar has a special interest in thyroid, adrenal, calcium, hypogonadism, weight management, and general endocrinology. He is ARSAC certified to prescribe radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism and goitre. He runs specialist clinics for thyroid radio-iodine, thyroid eye disease, treatment pump clinic, and antenatal diabetes.

    Dr Kumar is deeply involved in research and has been the Principal Investigator on numerous worldwide multi-centre trials since 2006. He has many publications and presentations in international and national journals and conferences. He believes in integrating modern technology with humanities to deliver effective clinical outcomes. His clinics focus on up-to-date, evidence-based clinical practice, secure access to medical records, and convenient, seamless care through multiple centres and virtual clinics.

    Dr Kumar speaks five languages and has a keen interest in physical fitness and digital technology.

    Areas of expertise

    • Addison's disease
    • Adrenal disease
    • Adrenocorticotropin stimulation tests (ACTH)
    • Antenatal diabetes
    • Blood glucose monitoring
    • Cushing's syndrome
    • Dexamethasone suppression test
    • Diabetes insipidus
    • Disorders of bone metabolism
    • Endocrine hypertension
    • General medicine
    • Goitre
    • Graves' disease
    • Hashimoto's thyroiditis
    • High blood pressure
    • Hormone disorders (male)
    • Hormone imbalances and disorders (female)
    • Hyperlipidaemia
    • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Menopause
    • Metabolic syndrome
    • Osteoporosis
    • Parathyroid disease
    • Pituitary disorders
    • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Reproductive disorders
    • Synacthen test
    • Thyroid nodules
    • Thyroid problems
    • Thyroid radio-iodine
    • Thyroid eye disease
    • Treatment pump clinic
    • Tiredness (fatigue)
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Variable blood pressure
    • Video consultation
    • Vitamin D deficiency

    Professional memberships

    Royal College of Physicians
    Society of Endocrinology (UK)
    British Medical Association (BMA)
    General Medical Council