Monisha P. Kumar, MD
Richland, WA 99352
Kadlec Clinic - Endocrinology
1100 Goethals Drive, Suite B, Richland, WA 99352
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- Kaiser
- Health Net - TriCare
- Providence Health Plan
- United Healthcare PPO
- Wellpoint Medicaid
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health PPO,Medicare Advantage-HMO
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- Humana PPO
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- Humana
- Health Alliance Northwest Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
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- First Choice PPO
- Evernorth PPO
- Coordinated Care Medicaid
- Community Health Plan Of WA Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Community Health Plan Of WA Medicaid
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About Monisha P. Kumar
Dr. Kumar received her medical degree from Madras Medical college in India. After her internal medicine residency training at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, she completed Endocrinology fellowship at Harbor UCLA medical center. Dr. Kumar genuinely enjoys being a physician and helping her patients. Her focus is to provide her patients with necessary education and tools that best fits their unique situation to achieve their health goals. In her free time, she enjoys music, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Madras Medical College
2016
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
2022
Akron General Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
2020
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism

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Dr. Kumar is knowledgeable and very reassuring. She answered my questions completely and in such a way that they were easily understood. I'm grateful for her excellent care.
Providence Patient
So good I want dr kumar to be my primary
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar is in the top two most respectful, well-spoken, and knowledgeable physicians that I have ever seen.
Providence Patient
All went well
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar Is pleasent,easy to talk to. I feel I am on track to better control for my diabetes
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar was very helpful, answered all my questions, and was nice too. Thank you!
Providence Patient
It was a very good visit. I have always learned more about my situation and appreciate the education as well as the care.
Providence Patient
Listened to me and my report concerning the history of my diagnosis of high calcium and hyperparathyroidism .
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar was very professional and really explained my situation well. Even though she has given me a major diagnosis, I still felt comfortable no knowimg the very informative part of my diagnosis and understand how the treatment plan will go.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
New patient, liked her a lot
Providence Patient
My main goal was to talk about blood test results and to game plan about medication I am taking. I feel very confident that our plan( doctor's and mine) is working but we will both continue to reevaluate.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar was fantastic. She and her staff were all very professional and kind.
Providence Patient
Shes the best diabetic dr I could of gotten shes helped with my care of treatment so much.
Providence Patient
Wonderful experience! Always knowledgeable, polite, and caring.
Providence Patient
I am very happy with care provided.
Providence Patient
Always a great support and listens to what you need
Providence Patient
Great visit
Providence Patient
Initial visit. I'm impressed that Dr Kumar was familiar with my diagnosis and was aware of my treatment plan and will follow up. Excellent provider !! Not always the case with physicians really appreciated Dr Kumar!
Providence Patient
All of my care team, pcp, cardiologist and endocrinologist are great. I did notice that some of my thyroid levels have been low for many years and I do wonder if my recent diagnosis of Graves' disease could have been discovered earlier, but other than that, I am grateful for the providers overseeing my care.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar is very knowledgeable and responsive to the questions I've had. Dr. Kumar has worked with me to find solutions for keeping me healthier and up to date on options I have for future health care.
Providence Patient
Dr Kumar and staff are great. I feel fortunate to be going to this provider
Providence Patient
Good experience
Providence Patient
Great customer service, care
Providence Patient
Very Good
Providence Patient
I was referred to Dr. Kumar from my OBGYN. Dr. Kumar is lovely. She explained the follow up. I didn't have any p hysical problems from the issue we are treating. It's all related to my blood tests and MRIs, so it seems precautionary. Who knows though.
Providence Patient
Provider was courteous and answered my questions. They took some time to listen and tried to understand what I was asking. They didn't treat me like I was dumb, but helped correct some misunderstandings I had about their specialty.
Providence Patient
ALWAYS POLITE, LISTENS AND TRIES TO SCHEDULE TO MY NEEDS. PROVIDES A BOTTLE OF WATERAND CALLS DIAL-A-RIDE WHEN THE APPOINTMENT IS FINISHED.
Providence Patient
Professional and knowledgeable
Providence Patient
This was my 1st appointment. Everyone was very kind & professional!
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar listened and explained things in a way I could understand. I wish I had five more minute to show her my nails that are related to my Hoshimotos.
Providence Patient
Dr. Monisha Priyadarshin Kumar is an engaging, caring professional, who has a strong understanding of the field of endocrinology. She is an effective communicator who listens well and provides important information on diagnoses and possible treatment options. Treatment of Graves disease with the complication of Graves Orbitopathy has been a multi-year challenge and I am fortunate that Dr. Kumar has been with me along the way. She, and her staff, receive high marks for the exemplary service they provide.
Providence Patient
Everything good
Providence Patient
Like Dr Kumar very pleasant to deal with
Providence Patient
I felt very comfortable with my doctor and I really understood everything we discussed. I did not have any problems with anyone there.
Providence Patient
Best care Thank you
Providence Patient
Very good experience as a 1st time visit to endocrinologist
Providence Patient
All good I think I'm good hands and they care about my health care needs.
Providence Patient
I didn't feel rushed and she really listened to me and gave me good medical advice.
Providence Patient
I have been very impressed with the providers that I have seen.
Providence Patient
Appt with Dr Kumar was very informative. She was very professional and was helpful in our understanding of blood tests that she ordered, some of which will need to happen at the end of the month. We look forward to her follow-up after the tests are complete.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar is awesome! I wish I could have her for all my needs. She is so kind, sympathetic, and knowledgeable. And she seems to really listen and be knowledgeable in many areas. I trust her very much!
Providence Patient
Informative, clear explanations, friendly.
Providence Patient
The visit was very re-assuring that we are on the right track where my health is concerned
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar is wonderful! She listens and is interested in what I have to say.
Providence Patient
Tina Dr Kumar's assistant was also very helpful. Dr Kumar takes time to explain in ways I can understand
Providence Patient
Dr.Kumar is always pleasant and thorough. She listens to my concerns and provides great feedback and competent care instructions.
Providence Patient
Very caring and nice friendly staff and. Dr
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar is excellent both from a professional and personal level.
Providence Patient
Dr Kumar and her staff are fantastic! Couldn't be happier with a medical provider!
Providence Patient
Great doctor!
Providence Patient
A good experience for each visit.
Providence Patient
I really appreciate Dr Kumar she is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything.
Providence Patient
She was very nice and thorough in explaining things and answering questions.
Providence Patient
All was good
Providence Patient
I feel very confident on the advice I was given.
Providence Patient
I like Dr. Kumar. Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly!
Providence Patient
It feels like I'm finally on the right track to better health since I was referred to this provider
Providence Patient
Excellent care given.
Providence Patient
Very personable I felt comfortable and since this was my 1st visit with her she has moved forward with another test to see what's going on
Providence Patient
Dr. KUMAR IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. PLEASANT, INTELLIGENT, EDUCATED.PRIMARY CARE NP in Benton City Clinic is useless!!
Providence Patient
Love this place . Fast & efficient . Well worth the drive from out of town !
Providence Patient
I am always very pleased with the excellent service and care provided by Dr. Monisha Kumar, her staff and the receptionist.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar took my concerns seriously and ordered some blood tests. She uncovered some health issues I didn't know I had.
Providence Patient
I was ver happy with Dr. Kumar. It was my first visit with her and I forgot to show her my finger nails that are ripply. That was on me, not her. She was very nice and listened to me. I felt like she cared about me!!!
Providence Patient
She is the nicest doctor and is very thorough
Providence Patient
Very good and time efficient thank you
Providence Patient
She is great. I have a lot of confidence in her.
Providence Patient
Dr Kumar was very kind and warm. She knew why I was there and went over my symptoms and previous lab work. She talked with me and decided I needed a full blood work up and depending on results she might order a full body bone scan. She explained everything so I could understand and listened to my concerns. She is the best doctor I've ever had with a pleasant bedside manner and would recommend her to family and friends.
Providence Patient
Always helpful, and listens to what I have to say with a positive attitude.
Providence Patient
Easy to talk to answered question took time w us
Providence Patient
Very good experience
Providence Patient
Excellent care provided by Dr. KUMAR and staff.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar took time to explain to me, in an easily understood manner exactly what I needed to hear. Dr. Kumar was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and was very professional at all times. This doctor displayed genuine kindness, which is rare. Dr. Kumar is incredibly talented.
Providence Patient
She was amazing! Made me feel like she genuinely cares! I'm hopeful she can help me!
Providence Patient
Excellent physician. I was impressed with her competence and how Dr. Kumar listened. A great experience.
Providence Patient
Well experience and good communicator. I am satisfied.
Providence Patient
Dr Kumar is wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable about my favorite condition. I'm very impressed with her so much so I recommended her to a family member best Endocrinologist I've ever seen.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar and staff are fantastic!! My wife (an RN) and I were very impressed with them.
Providence Patient
Dr Kumar made it easy to understand my blood work results and answered all my questions. And the staff was friendly and professional.
Providence Patient
Dr. Monisha Kumar Is an excellent doctor. Descriptors of her Include: professional, engaging, caring and knowledgeable. Also, it is notable and appreciated that she reads and responds to MyChart messages in a timely fashion. In sum, I am very pleased with her performance.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
Appt on time, she listened to me
Providence Patient
Everyone was very polite and helpful.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar explains things so it is easy to understand. She is a very pleasant Dr.
Providence Patient
All experience with this visit was good.
Providence Patient
Dr Kumar pinpointed the cause of my medical Issue quickly. I was impressed with every aspect of our visit. Personable, yet professional, extremely knowledgeable, proactive to immediately come up with a plan of action.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar and her team are super nice, and that is VERY important to me. It makes me feel heard.
Providence Patient
The doctor and staff are always polite and helpful.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar is amazing! I hope she stays in tri-cities and as my endocrinologist. Back in Oregon I had been through many of them and Dr. Kumar is very knowledgeable, kind, and relaxed. I learn things from her and she tends to remember me and my medical history. I never feel like I have to worry about my visits with her. I feel very comfortable in her care.
Providence Patient
She seemed very rushed. The visit was slotted for 40 minutes but she only spent 22 minutes with me and didn't get to most of my questions. I am not used to being so rushed. She talked very fast.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumarr is an excellent excellent doctor.She listened carefully. She educated me on my current health situation and efficiently ordered tests to quell any issues.
Providence Patient
Dr kumar is amazing and has great bedside manner. The ma is always wonderful they had a nice girl on training doing amazing as well very respectful and nice way to go team!
Providence Patient
Doctor listened to my concerns and explained as best as she could in full detail her recommendations and opinions. Very professional and sweet
Providence Patient
I received excellent health care and very good service at this office.
Providence Patient
This appointment was to get established with Dr. Kumar. I needed an endocrinologist because my ARNP retired. I liked Dr. Kumar. She was thorough, understanding, listened to my concerns and was very knowledgeable. I look forward to working with her.
Providence Patient
Very good very thourough
Providence Patient
This was my first time meeting Dr. Kumar after her maternity leave, and I prefer a lot more over the provider that was here in her absence. She truly listened to me and explained everything, including what the other provider failed to mention at my last appointment.
Providence Patient
Very sweet, professional, caring. Her MA was as well. Very good visit, as always with Kadlec.
Providence Patient
I still miss my previous doctor (retired) but doctor Kumar has done a great job taking over.
Providence Patient
Excellent doctor
Providence Patient
She was very respectful and clear relaying her concerns of my health. Also was very helpful on tips to improve my care routine.
Providence Patient
Nice and very informative
Providence Patient
Very good experience
Providence Patient
Front desk employee and MD were professional.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar listened well to everything I had to say and answered all my questions.Thank you!
Providence Patient
No complaints. Quite satisfied with my treatment.
Providence Patient
She was very patient and respectful. Asked question on my health and listened and also responded patiently. Made me feel that my questions were important. A very positive and good experience.
Providence Patient
I have no complaints. Dr. Kumar is an excellent Doctor. All of her staff is friendly and professional.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kumar explained my condition and listened well to my concerns and was very reassuring. She was wonderful to work with.
Providence Patient
Conditions and Procedures
- Abnormal Calcium Score
- Adrenal Disorders
- Bone Densitometry
- Diabetes Management
- Endocrine Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disease
- Pituitary Disorders
- Testosterone Deficiency
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Nodule
- Virtual Care
I don't recommend Doctors to family and friends so I didn't answer the question related to if I'd recommend Dr KumarI am very happy with her as my endocrinologist
Providence Patient