Dr. Romit Kumar Kar, MD is a pediatrician in Newport Beach, CA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Romit Kumar Kar, MD is affiliated with Hoag, Providence Medical Foundation, Hoag Physician Partners and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.
355 Placentia Avenue Suite 301
Newport Beach, CA 92663
17662 Irvine Boulevard Suite 18
Tustin, CA 92780
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Romit Kumar Kar, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2011)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (2015)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Romit Kumar Kar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Romit Kumar Kar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Insurance Plan.
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Dr. Romit Kumar Kar, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Romit Kumar Kar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newport Beach, CA.
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Pfizer Inc. |
$559
EUCRISA $505 |
TRUMENBA $55 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$97
GARDASIL $97 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$65
FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT $22 |
MENQUADFI $17 |
MENACTRA $15 |
QUADRACEL $11 |
Cranial Technologies, Inc |
$30
DOC BAND $30 |
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QIAGEN, LLC |
$17
QUANTIFERON-TB GOLD PLUS $17 |
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Other |
$15
PEDIARIX $15 |
Food and Beverage | $784 |
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Dr. Romit Kar is a physician who specializes in general pediatrics. His clinical interests encompass obesity and asthma. The average patient rating for Dr. Kar is 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kar can accept United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Kar attended St. George's University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is affiliated with Hoag and Providence Medical Foundation. He has an open panel in Newport Beach, CA according to Doctor.com.