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Jaya (Badhwar) Kumar, MD, Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL, Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach

JayaBadhwar(Badhwar)KumarMD

Ophthalmology • Orlando, FL

Retinal Disease

Florida Retina Institute

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Summary

  • Research and Educational Experiences
    Throughout her career, Dr. Kumar has strived to enhance her knowledge in the field of ophthalmology while providing evidence-based patient care. She has participated in numerous research projects with particular interest in ophthalmic imaging and retinal disease. She has presented at national conferences and authored several peer-reviewed publications which include Ophthalmology Retina, Survey of Ophthalmology, OSLI (Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers, Imaging Retina) and book chapters in Current Trends in Uveitis and Retinal Degenerative Diseases.

    In addition to research, she has a passion for medical education, having served on several curriculum committees and wellness training programs for physicians.

    Dr. Kumar is a peer reviewer for Evolve Medical Education and KCY Education Group.

    Doctor Kumar holds a Bachelors of Science degree and her medical degree, Doctorate of Medicine, from Saint Louis University, SLU.

    She completed an internship in internal medicine at Saint Louis University and her ophthalmology residency at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Following residency training, Dr. Kumar completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery and diseases at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.

    Dr. Kumar grew up in Southeastern Michigan near Detroit. She enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, traveling, and exploring new cultures. She has been a leader in health outreach and mentorship programs, and continues to pursue these interests.

    Dr. Kumar joined Florida Retina Institute in September 2018.

    • Jaya B. Kumar, MD, Retina Specialist, Dr. Kumar

    Dr. Jaya Kumar, Retina Specialist at Florida Retina Institute.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2016
  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2012
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Society for Scholarship, Loyalty, and Service
  • Duke Residency Award for Excellence in Clinical Care, Ethics, and Research Duke University
  • Intern of the Year Saint Louis University
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intraoperative OCT for Uveitis-Related Vitreoretinal Surgery in the DISCOVER Study  
    Jaya B. Kumar MD, Justis P. Ehlers MD, Sumit Sharma MD, Sunil K.Srivastava MD, Ophthalmology Retina, 10/2018
  • Pneumatic Displacement of Submacular Hemorrhage with Subretinal Air and Tissue Plasminogen Activator Initial United States Experience  
    Sumit Sharma, MD∗, Jaya B. Kumar, MD∗, Judy E. Kim, MD, John Thordsen, MD, Pouya Dayani, MD, Michael Ober, MD, Tamer H. Mahmoud, MD, PhD, Ophthalmogy Retina, 9/26/2017
  • What Vascular Changes May Tell us About Macular Edema and Disease Burden  
    Jaya B. Kumar, Justis P. Ehlers, Retina Specialist, 9/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Colorado COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit 2021 High Despite Early Vaccination Successes
    Colorado COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit 2021 High Despite Early Vaccination SuccessesNovember 2nd, 2021
  • SHRM Characteristics Impact Visual Acuity in Wet AMD
    SHRM Characteristics Impact Visual Acuity in Wet AMDAugust 14th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Guest Speaker, Optometric Management Symposium (OMS) SetSAILThe Optometric Management Symposium (OMS) is the premier event for clinical & business management and optical strategies. This 3.5 day conference offers a great balance of continuing education, networking opportunities and time to explore and learn the latest in the exhibit hall.2018 - Present
  • Speaker at 2017 ASRS, American Society of Retina SpecialistsDr. Jaya Kumar was speaking at the 2017 American Society of Retina Specialists Meeting in Boston.2017 - Present

External Links

  • Facebookhttps://facebook.com/floridaretinainstitute
  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaya-kumar-md-868579138/
  • Twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/floridaretina

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