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Dr. Kumar's research focuses on strabismus, including clinical work on the surgical management of nystagmus and associated head posture. She's interested in evaluating strategies to minimize healthcare-associated exposure keratopathy, and to improve referral practices for patients diagnosed with congenital cataracts.
Education and Training
BA, University Of Chicago (Biology), 2008
MD, Pritzker School Of Medicine, University Of Chicago, 2011
Internship, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics (Medicine)
Residency, Cole Eye Institute (Ophthalmology), Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Fellowship, Emory University (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus)
Titles and Academic Titles
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Attending Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Professional Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society, Pritzker School of Medicine, 2010
Gold Humanism Honor Society, Pritzker School of Medicine,2010
Keith Edson Scholar, Pritzker School of Medicine, 2008