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Dr. Awani Kumar, MD

Dr. Awani Kumar, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Awani Kumar, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Respiratory Tract Conditions, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

780 Route 37 W Ste 110 Toms River, NJ 08755

Make an Appointment

(732) 341-3500

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kumar specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kumar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kumar

2.3
6 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
67%
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Awful doctor! Did not listen properly to my question and answered that he can’t do anything. Later, I found out I was talking to the wrong doctor about an issue but it just means he wasn’t listening to what I was addressing. He said the patient is really sick (well duh, that’s why he’s in the hospital). Also called to get some important medications after discharge and did not call back to the patient and even to a home nurse that called for the same thing. Literally does not deserve his degree!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 18, 2020
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Poor responsiveness and communication for my gradmother who is in the icu. I am a pulmonary and critical care physician myself and there was no compassion or even professional courtsey in this doctor. I am sad that we have individuals like this practicing medicine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Coppell, TX – Jul 28, 2016
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Horrible Doctor! He does not listen to what is wrong.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Joe f in Brick, NJ – Jun 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Awani Kumar, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Respiratory Tract Conditions, and Interstitial...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Awani Kumar MD PC780 Route 37 W Ste 110 Toms River, NJ 08755
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Practice

Office401 Lacey Rd Ste D Whiting, NJ 08759
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Office527 River Ave Ste 102 Lakewood, NJ 08701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd
    Brick, NJ 08724
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

    600 River Ave
    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Community Medical Center

    99 Route 37 W
    Toms River, NJ 08755
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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