Navin Lingam Kumar, MD

Patient Feedback

4.965049 average rating from 103 reviews

• I find Navin Kumar very easy to talk to. He listens to me respectfully and offers comments and suggestions as appropriate in the context of our conversation. I emphasize conversation because my office visits with him are a dialogue, not merely a monologue on his part.

  2026-07-08

• Dr. Kumar is a wonderful doctor. Listens, puts you at ease, displays a sincere desire to help. So happy to count him as one of my doctors. Thank you, Dr. Kumar!

  2026-07-07

• Dr. Kumar is the best!

  2026-06-16

• Very good experience

  2026-06-03

• This provider is consistently focused on patient care and comfort.

  2026-05-27

• Very comfortable with Dr. Kumar. Very thorough and caring

  2026-05-21

• He is the best and number 1 in my books .

  2026-05-20

• Dr. Kumar is great. He listens carefully to my concerns, and I trust in the care and guidance he gives me.

  2026-05-18

• He is excellent. He is so caring and understanding. Makes you feel comfortable and you are a person not a number. We need more like him in our health system.

  2026-05-06

• Dr. Kumar is always prepared for my in office and virtual visits. He is always on time. Addresses all my concerns. At the end of each appointment, I always feel I am in good hands with him.

  2026-05-05

• I love Dr. Kumar. He's always available. He helps with things when insurance is an issue. He's always accessible to me and I really appreciate that in a healthcare provider.

  2026-04-17

• I appreciate all of my physicians at MGB and I am very grateful for all of them.

  2026-04-08

• Dr Kumar is the absolute BEST. He is so engaged, educated, aware and patient. By far the most involved in not only my care but my family's care too. He is so helpful and kind!

  2026-04-11

• My provider was very thorough as well as professional. He took the time to discuss my concerns in a way that could understand. I truly appreciate, trust, and respect him.

  2026-04-01

• I have been under Dr. Kumar care for about a year, and my experience has been consistently excellent. He is highly competent, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable in his field. Throughout this time, he has always taken the time to listen carefully to my concerns, provide clear explanations, and offer thoughtful, effective guidance. His approach is not only professional but also genuinely kind and helpful, which has made a real difference in my comfort and confidence as a patient. I truly appreciate his dedication and compassionate care. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, attentive, and trustworthy gastroenterologist.

  2026-03-29

• I have been going to Dr Kumar for quite a few years, I have always felt comfortable to ask any questions I may have, Dr Kumar has always been very caring, takes his time, and makes sure you understand your meds, treatments, and procures that need to be done.

  2026-03-25

• Very professional, great listener and good eye contact.

  2026-03-25

• He saw me on time and was very attentive and smart about my condition.

  2026-03-18

• Dr Kumar is always attentive, patient, thorough, personable and professional. I have recommended him to friends.

  2026-03-15

• Knowledgeable, listens to issues, interactive conversation, communicates in terms the patient can understand, & I always

  2026-03-12

• Dr Kumar, Is very compassionate and caring

  2026-03-04

• Dr Kumar addressed all of our needs and listened to all of our questions

  2026-03-03

• Dr. Kumar is the most caring and knowledgeable doctor - I feel so grateful to have him as part of my care team. I'd give him a rating greater than 10 if that were an option!

  2026-03-03

• Excellent Doctor

  2026-02-19

• Dr. Kumar is genuinely interested in my wellbeing and in helping me resolve the issues I have. He is very professional, approachable, kind and knowledgeable. If an issue arises that he knows a more specific specialist could help with he is very open to referring his patients so they can get the best care.

  2026-02-19

• Dr Navin Kumar shows interest and compassion while speaking with me. He is an excellent listener.

  2026-02-24

• He is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients.

  2026-02-04

• Dr. Kumar is Superb!

  2026-01-27

• Dr. Kumar is an extreme professional. He keeps me abreast on what is new in the gastro field, as it pertains to me as a patient. He is a kind, caring, and understanding doctor, who always has his patient health at heart. I did and will continue to refer future patients to Dr. Kumar, since he listens, ask questions, and is concerned about his patients overall health. Brigham and Women's, he IS the best!

  2026-01-16

• Dr. Kumar is probably the best physician that I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. He is an incredible human being, extremely polite, extremely attentive, and most knowledgeable. I can't say enough about him. He is fantastic.

  2026-01-16

• Dr Kumar took the time I needed and listened to my concerns. He is very knowledgeable and compassionate. I am very happy with Dr Kumar.

  2026-01-14

• Wonderful doctor and person - I am very pleased that he is my physician.

  2025-12-29

• Dr Kumar is the absolute best.

  2025-12-17

• He, unlike my previous provider, ordered a blood test and thus diagnosed the issue.

  2025-12-11

• Dr Kumar is a caring and competent provider.

  2025-12-11

• Dr Kumar was FANTASTIC! This was my first visit with him and he put me at ease. He was very knowledgeable and truly listened to my concerns! Exceptional care!!

  2025-12-11

• love my doctors at mgh

  2025-12-11

• My provider was great as usually. I have been a patient for several years now.

  2025-12-09

• I was very impressed with him. Perfect gentleman, had knowledge of my past problems that I had at Mass General Brigham's, and I couldn't, I was so impressed with him. Gentleman, caring, just kind. He was just wonderful and it was nice to see that.

  2025-11-28

• Dr. Kumar is the easiest doctor to talk that I've ever dealt with. Always a pleasant experience

  2025-11-19

• Dr. Kumar is one of my favorite providers. He is a gentleman, very friendly, extremely caring, remembers my case, and is always willing and able to discuss my concerns and questions.

  2025-11-14

• Dr Kumar is outstanding in all aspects. I am grateful he is my provider.

  2025-11-12

• Great doctor!

  2025-11-06

• He is one of the nicest most caring people I've ever met.

  2025-11-05

• I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Kumar. From the moment he entered the room, he took the time to listen carefully and made me feel truly heard. He asked thoughtful, appropriate questions and showed genuine concern for understanding my symptoms and overall health. Dr. Kumar provided clear explanations and reassurance throughout the visit, which helped ease my anxiety and made me feel confident in my care plan. His calm and compassionate demeanor, combined with his thorough approach, reflected both professionalism and empathy. It's rare to find a provider who balances expertise with such genuine attentiveness. I left my appointment feeling well cared for and informed. I highly recommend Dr. Kumar to anyone seeking a GI specialist who listens, explains clearly, and truly prioritizes patient well-being.

  2025-11-05

• Am delighted that Dr. Kumar continues to be a valued member of the B&W expert Gastroenterologists Team AND that I am fortunate to have Dr. Kumar as my Physician.

  2025-11-04

• He was very attentive and great listener. Asked many questions and was extremely professional and helpful. Thorough, thoughtful, and respectful and I will go back to him whenever necessary! Could not have been any kinder and considerate!

  2025-10-22

• He's a very caring Physician

  2025-10-01

• Dr Kumar is kind, listens, never rushes, and works hard to resolve your issues.

  2025-09-25

• Listened and cared. Very easy to communicate with.

  2025-09-24

• He genuinely cared about my situation and was very thorough with his questions. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely make another appointment.

  2025-09-24

• Dr.Kumar is a wonderful doctor. I have always had a great experience at my appointments. He is a good listener and was the first doctor to find out what my ongoing issue was.

  2025-09-07

• Dr. Kumar listens to and respects his patients. It's obvious that he cares about his patients and wants to help them.

  2025-09-04

• He was through talked with me about my medical condition. Very satisfied with my careHe was excellent

  2025-08-20