Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Kumar has been a practicing veterinarian since 1996. He is a foreign veterinary graduate and completed his final year of clinical studies at Mississippi State University. His professional interests extends to all areas of veterinary medicine. Dr. Kumar treats all species including dogs, cats, as well as exotic animals such as birds, reptiles and pocket pets. His special interests includes orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Kumar has completed Intensive Small Animal Orthopedic course at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. He worked as veterinarian in state of Illinois and Wisconsin from 1996 to 1999. He moved to California in 1999 and purchased La Puente Pet Hospital in 2002.He is a member of American Veterinary Medical Association and Southern California Veterinary Medical Association. He also worked as Research Associate at North-Western University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois from 1993-1996 and has more than 20 research publications. When not at work, he spends much of his time with his wife, two daughters, four dogs, and three cats. His personal interests include fishing and camping.
