Anila Kumar, DO

Anila Kumar, D.O., is a board certified gastroenterologist who is excited to be joining Hackensack Meridian Medical Group. She is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care, and emphasizes the importance of an active collaboration with each patient. Dr. Kumar recently completed her gastroenterology fellowship training at Westchester Medical Center. She was born and raised in New Jersey and is excited to be returning to her home state to treat patients.  

Dr. Kumar remains on the front line of cutting edge advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions and ensures that she provides the best diagnosis and care plans for her patients. She has presented numerous posters and has had her research published in several peer reviewed publications. Dr. Kumar speaks both English and Spanish and would be an excellent resource for patients within these communities.

Dr. Kumar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of gastroenterology conditions including: 

• Celiac disease

• Constipation

• Crohn’s Disease

• Colon polyps

• Diverticulitis

• Dyspepsia

• Diarrhea 

• Dysphagia

• Functional disorders of the GI tract 

• Gallbladder and biliary tract conditions

• Gastrointestinal cancers

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn

• Hepatitis

• Hemorrhoids

• Hiatal hernias

• H. pylori gastritis

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Liver diseases

• Nutritional deficiencies

• Pancreatitis

• Peptic ulcers

• Ulcerative colitis