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Veeresh Kumar Nanjangud Shivamurthy, MD

Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy

Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5 (136 ratings)

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Primary Contact

(860)522-3711
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Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Primary Contact
(860)522-3711
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • Headache Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Epilepsy

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health of New England Medical Group - Neurology

1000 Asylum Ave
Ste 2112
Hartford , CT 06105

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Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Trinity Health of New England Medical Group - Neurology
(860) 522-3711 View Details

Trinity Health of New England - Neurology - Mandel MS Center

56 Franklin Street
5th Floor
Waterbury , CT 06706

(860) 522-3711 View Details

Bloomfield Access Center

852 Cottage Grove Rd
Ste 200
Bloomfield , CT 06002

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bloomfield Access Center
(860) 714-2990 View Details

About

Dr. Veeresh Kumar serves as the Section Chief of Neurology and Medical Director of the Epilepsy Center at Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT. He is an attending neurologist/epileptologist at Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT. He also provides Epilepsy and EEG services to Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT and other sister hospitals under Trinity HealthOf New England.

After graduating from a prestigious medical school in India with first-class honors, Dr. Kumar began his post-doctoral training in Internal Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and continued his training at this institution to complete a residency in Neurology. This was followed by a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Montefiore Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYC, and an additional one-year fellowship in Epilepsy at Emory University School of Medicine, focusing on Stereotactic EEG and epilepsy surgery planning.

Dr. Kumar has presented in many national and international conferences, and his findings have been published in professional journals and textbooks.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Epilepsy Society
  • American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Neurological Association
  • International League Against Epilepsy

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      Education & Certifications

      Education

      Education:
      JJM Medical College (2011)

      Residency:
      Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2018)

      Fellowship:
      Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division Hospital (2019)

      Fellowship:
      Emory University Hospital (2020)

      Fellowship:
      Emory University Hospital (2020)

      Board Certifications

      Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (2020)

      Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2020)

      Provider Groups

      Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

      Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

      Provider Ratings

      The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

      4.7 out of 5

      (136 ratings)

      The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

      71 Reviews

      07/24/2024

      馃憤馃馃憤

      07/19/2024

      hurried but good

      07/05/2024

      I absolutely love this doctor. He鈥檚 so dedicated and listens so intently. I鈥檝e never had a doctor spend so much time with me.

      06/18/2024

      Listened to our complaints and responded to our concerns

      06/18/2024

      All my questions and concerns were answered with respect and in ways that I understood I never feel rushed by this provider or his assistant Adrienne Clementes

      06/18/2024

      I trust them to take my concerns into consideration and to respect my wishes as a patient as a person and as a human being

      05/08/2024

      He is a wonderful listener and very knowledgeable.

      04/09/2024

      Is one of the best providers I have ever had.

      04/05/2024

      Great

      02/29/2024

      Es s煤per cort茅s y me da confianza

      02/23/2024

      Excellent staff

      02/14/2024

      Muy contenta

      02/09/2024

      Very understandable crews

      02/08/2024

      Care was timely

      02/06/2024

      Dr. Kumar is very knowledgeable and listens carefully to my questions and concerns. I feel confident my needs are being met in his care.

      01/18/2024

      I would recommend him to anyone suffering from migraines

      01/11/2024

      Extremely bright knowledgeable and spends time explaining clinical implications of my condition. Absolutely love him. I am a registered nurse. My husband is a physician, and we are both very impressed with his knowledge and his ability dealing with patients.

      12/21/2023

      Pleased with the treatment given.

      12/11/2023

      Dr. Kumar seems to really care about his patients. This was my first time meeting him and I felt like he had my best interest in caring for me. I had to call him after my visit and he replied promptly. Dr Kumar listened to my concerns. Kudos to Dr. Kumar.

      12/07/2023

      Make you feel comfortable

      12/06/2023

      Very nice professional people in this office.

      11/24/2023

      Dr Kumar is very knowledgeable. He has a very pleasant personality that makes me feel comfortable.

      10/27/2023

      He listened and reacted with kindness

      10/23/2023

      Very professional, very comforting, and very kind

      10/17/2023

      Muy buenos

      10/10/2023

      Excellent all away round

      09/28/2023

      Dr Kumar explains things very well and answers questions in a way you can understand. Highly recommend him.

      09/12/2023

      Make you comfortable

      09/02/2023

      I have never had Botox before, but I was quite comfortable in Dr Kumar's Care.

      08/30/2023

      Despite the fact I am getting poked 40+x with injections, I always leave with a smile and happy thanks to Dr. Kumar and the staff.

      08/26/2023

      Es muy professional y amable,se preocupada por sus pacientes

      08/25/2023

      I have confidence that Dr. Kumar is trying to help me with my pain

      08/18/2023

      Very nice with patients

      08/17/2023

      Excelente

      07/28/2023

      Very pleased with Dr Kumar...patient...understanding....caring

      07/20/2023

      The doctor answered ally concerns & questions about my situation. Was not in a hurry

      07/17/2023

      Experience always pleasant

      06/29/2023

      El medico y el personal muy atentos y muy profesionales

      06/20/2023

      very happy

      05/04/2023

      Excelente

      04/15/2023

      He didnt listen

      04/14/2023

      Doctor asked if i have any questions of concern.

      04/12/2023

      took my brain injury as a problem to my symptoms

      03/31/2023

      My doctor is a professional and I know in good hands

      03/23/2023

      Very helpful

      03/23/2023

      Muy buenos

      03/19/2023

      everyone in office is very friendly.

      02/27/2023

      He was over the top wonderful in every way.

      02/17/2023

      Cares about patients, an listens to my issues

      02/16/2023

      Excelente

      12/19/2022

      treats me as an individual not a number of the day

      12/18/2022

      Love Dr Kumar

      12/18/2022

      Dr Kumar is awesome

      11/28/2022

      Doctor explained everything

      11/19/2022

      Dr. Kumar is amazing and caring.

      11/04/2022

      I recommend them wholeheartedly. I am so glad I went to them.

      10/30/2022

      I was content with the care I recieved

      10/01/2022

      Excelente

      09/27/2022

      He was very knowledgeable and supportive.

      09/24/2022

      interested in whole person not just the reason there

      09/21/2022

      Very knowledgeable

      09/03/2022

      I would highly recommend anyone needing a neurologist, to see Dr. Kumar.

      08/29/2022

      My doctor takes his time to explain everything to me .

      08/19/2022

      Dr. Kumar listened carefully, treated my concerns with respect, answered questions carefully, is committed to figuring out situation and helping me.

      07/31/2022

      Dr Kumar always explains to me in a way that "I" can understand, not what I call Dr-ease, language that only Drs can understand... lol.

      07/29/2022

      I like this office. Everyone is pleasant and works well together

      07/18/2022

      was very glad to see he really cared, didn't treat me like a #, took time to ask if I had questions and to answer them.

      07/17/2022

      He is understanding and seeing what to help me with the pain

      07/15/2022

      I am very confident that Dr. Kumar is providing excellent care.

      07/09/2022

      Muy buena

      07/07/2022

      Amable y professional
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