I started seeing Dr. Kumar from a referral made by my OBGYN because of my chronic back pain. It didn't take me long to realize that I was just another number to him and his staff. After every visit, I left feeling invalidated but I stuck with him until I could get another referral from my family CNP. He never asked me how I was feeling or what type of care I was looking for. When he did ask me questions (which wasn't often) he never listened to my answers and continuously wrote me off. I never wanted a "band-aid fix," as in a prescription for a bunch of pain killers. I wanted him to figure out what was wrong with me! When I requested an MRI, he said I didn't need one because he was sure that my pain was purely muscular, which is absolutely not the case. I have had this pain for the better part of 10 years and it's only gotten worse. He wouldn't know that though because he never asked. When I told him the 2 different spots where I was experiencing pain, he told me my pain was only coming from one of the spots. I finally got injections in my lower back that didn't work and I found out from my new doctor that this first procedure was just a test to make sure they're treating the right area. Dr. Kumar couldn't even explain that to me. I had to find out from my new doctor over a month later! I would not recommend him and I'm definitely not going back. Dr. Hogan in Fremont is so much better and such a great doctor! read more