Dr. Chitra Kumar, MD
Dr. Chitra Kumar, MD is a hematologist in West New York, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hackensack University Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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5311 Kennedy Blvd E West New York, NJ 07093Make an Appointment
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Dr. Chitra Kumar, MD is a hematologist in West New York, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreHematology
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Ranchi University / Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
Medical School, 1976
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- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awards
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