Female First article on the 14th November 2013
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About Dr Jesse Kumar
Dr Jesse Kumar is a Specialist Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine.
Dr Kumar was appointed as a Consultant Endocrinologist in 2006. He had his higher specialist training in South Thames Deanery (Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital – London, Kent & Sussex) and held significant posts as Lead Physician, Clinical Director and Lead for Diabetes Commissioning since his appointment at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in 2006.
Dr Kumar has a special interest in Thyroid, Adrenal, calcium, hypogonadism, weight management and general endocrinology. He is ARSAC certified to prescribe radio-active iodine for hyperthyroidism and goitre.
Dr Kumar has an established interest in research and has been the Principle Investigator (PI) and Sub-Investigator (SI) in world-wide multicentre trials since 2006, including phase 3 (pre-market) & 4 (post-release) trials. He has numerous publications/presentations in international & national journals and conferences and supervises doctors for medical education.
Dr Kumar speaks five languages, maintains a keen interest in fitness and is a firm believer in an interface of modern technology with humanities as an adjunct to deliver effective outcomes in his clinical consultations.
Registrations & Memberships:
General Medical Council
ARSAC – Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee
Royal College of Physicians of London (Fellow)
European Thyroid Association
Society of Endocrinology
Medical Protection Society
British Medical Association
ABCD – association of British Clinical Diabetologists
HCSA – Hospital Consultant & Specialists Association
Member of Thyroid Cancer Core MDT
Qualifications:
MBBS, FRCP (Royal College of Physicians of London).
ARSAC certificate – Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee
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