Gastroenterology
Kumar Krishnan, MD
Director of Endoscopic Innovation, Technology, and Education for Gastroenterology; Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Kumar Krishnan is a highly specialized interventional gastroenterologist with deep expertise in pancreaticobiliary and esophageal disease. As Director of Endoscopic Innovation, Technology, and Education at Massachusetts General Hospital, he leads clinical and research initiatives in advanced endoscopic techniques. His clinical focus spans complex ERCP procedures, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), pancreatic and biliary disorders, acute and chronic pancreatitis, Barrett's esophagus ablation (EMR,
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas — M.D., 2006
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007-2008
- Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2008-2012
- Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine — Fellowship, Interventional Endoscopy, 2012-2014
Peer Recognition
- Boston Magazine — Top Doctor
2023-2025 (3 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English
Experience
20+ years in practice