Kumar Krishnan, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.90625 average rating from 64 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Kumar Krishnan, MD, received his bachelors of science in biochemistry with honors from the University of Arizona. He completed his medical school training and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He subsequently completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Northwestern University, Feinberg school of medicine. After his general gastroenterology fellowship, he completed a 2 year interventional endoscopy fellowship at Northwestern University, with a focus on pancreaticobiliary disorders, ERCP, EUS and complex esophageal disease. Prior to joining the MGH GI Unit, Dr. Krishnan was an interventional endoscopist at the Houston Methodist Hospital, where he established the interventional endoscopy program.
Dr. Krishnan currently serves on the ASGE Technology committee and is on the editorial board for Video Gastrointestinal endoscopy. He is a reviewer for the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Alimentary Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics and Diseases of the Esophagus. His primary interests include the management of pancreatic and biliary disease, interventional endoscopy and novel endoscopic therapy for digestive disease.
He is actively involved in research relating to novel diagnostic and therapeutic technology in endoscopy and minimally invasive treatments for intestinal disorders.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine, Interventional Endoscopy, 2012
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2008
- Internship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2007
- Medical Education: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2006
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.90625 average rating from 64 reviews
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He was very honest about the success rate of G-Poem procedure with my symptoms and offered other means of treatment.
2026-09-06
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Very happy.
2026-08-05
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It was a very positive and encouraging encounter. A sincere effort was made to schedule my procedure as soon as possible. [redacted] Our daughter, who is a nurse, was welcomed to join the the appointment and given the opportunity for comments and questions.
2026-08-03
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Dr.K..PROFESSIONAL FOCUSED VERY CARING.TOOK THE TIME EXPLAINED WELL WE TRULY TRUSTED HIM
2026-08-01
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Everyone was extremely nice, courteous, and professional.
2026-07-18
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This was my first meeting with Dr. Krishnan - he was terrific! He was fully present and focused, calm and engaging, and was excellent collaborating with me on the next steps in my treatment plan for my throat issues. I very much enjoyed the way he engaged with me for his detailed assessment and explanation of the options going forward. I feel very fortunate to be under his care.
2026-07-12
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Top notch medical professional who presented with thoroughness, assurance in every aspect of my procedure and its facets. Left me feeling confident over my recuperation.
2026-07-12
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I felt confident after talking with him that he would provide good care which was important to me because I'm having surgery
2026-07-06
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Yes, I was very impressed with the doctor. He was very thorough, had looked over my chart previously to the visit. He listened intently. He was very good at explaining things. He seemed very knowledgeable. And I'm impressed and would definitely highly recommend him.
2026-06-10
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Dr Krishnan was kind and respectful. He listened and explained everything clearly.
2026-06-07
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I'd just like to say I have total confidence in Dr. Krishnan, the staff, and MGH in general. But the doctor himself is a very easy to understand, clear, and comprehensive in his treatment of me.
2026-05-28
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Simple...clear dialog.
2026-03-22
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Very respectful, easy manner and seems very knowledgeable
2026-03-09
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Very efficient! Dr. was great to talk with, he explained options very clearly.
2026-03-08
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Dr. Kumar Krishnan seems to be perfectly suited to my case, listened carefully, explained the options and came up with a clear, positive treatment plan. I am looking forward to the planned procedure.
2026-03-08
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Very satisfied
2026-03-08
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He was very attentive, informative, thorough and caring. He makes the patient feel at ease. Very good experience.
2026-02-16
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He was very professional, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, and explained everything to me in a very nice manner.
2026-02-15
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Dr.Kumar Krishnan was prompt polite concerned and eager to help me with my problem...I'm surprised they gave me early app. and also gave me as soon as he could app. for procedures I'm very happy and hopefully I will have good results...thanks to Dr.and Mass General
2026-01-11
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Really appreciated Dr. Krishnan's clear explanations, using pictures and diagrams to help me understand. Also, his patience and attentiveness when I asked questions, as well as his timely responses to questions on Gateway. Dr. Krishnan instills a tremendous amount of confidence and I feel more relaxed about my upcoming procedure after meeting with him. Thank you!
2025-12-31
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We listened and asked if I had any questions. Was easy to talk to.
2025-11-23
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Super knowledgeable, caring, very open to listen to everything, and just overall helpful. Awesome.
2025-11-19
Accepted Insurance
- Maine Community Health Options
- Wellpoint
- MassHealth
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Tufts Health Plan
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