Capital Region Gastroenterology is located in Wellness Way in Latham, NY, a convenient location to Albany and the greater Capital Region.
Dr. Arbind Kumar has practiced gastroenterology in the Capital Region for over 30 years. His philosophy is that communication is key to a good doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Kumar and his team take time to listen, hear patients, and understand each patient’s needs.
As a part of Community Care Physicians (CCP), Capital Region Gastroenterology offers patients unique advantages, including a support system of multiple specialties and the convenience of office-based and hospital-based care. Our team provides care in our office in Latham, at Samaritan Hospital, and also in CCP’s AAAASF-accredited (Quad A) outpatient facility – The Interventional and Endoscopy Suite.
Our Accredited Facility
The Interventional and Endoscopy Suite is located next to our office suite in Wellness Way, the same Latham health park as Capital Region Gastroenterology’s office. It is used by our office primarily for upper and lower GI endoscopies (colonoscopies) to help screen for, identify, and treat certain GI problems in low risk patients.
This is a comfortable, non-hospital environment that is easy to get to and has free, ample parking. The Interventional and Endoscopy Suite has pre- and post-procedure areas to make sure you recover comfortably. Patients are only responsible for an office-based copayment instead of a hospital based copayment for their procedure. Our patients will benefit from swift appointment times, prompt results and the opportunity to have their procedures in a private setting.
In order to have your upper or lower endoscopy at the Interventional and Endoscopy Suite, simply contact Capital Region Gastroenterology. If your insurance requires a referral, you will need to obtain one from your primary care physician before your appointment. Some insurances may require a prior authorization for procedures, which will be coordinated by our gastroenterology team.
For patients at higher risk or who need a higher level of sedation, Dr. Kumar also performs these procedures and others at Samaritan Hospital.