SSM Health Medical Group
Vikas Kumar, MD
Neurophysiology, Neurology

SSM Health Neurosciences
1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500 St. Louis, MO 63117
Vikas Kumar, MD, PhD, is a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist who is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Kumar holds a bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from Darbhanga Medical College, India and a medical degree in physiology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and a PhD in molecular physiology and biophysics from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He completed his residency in neurology and a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (EMG) at Saint Louis University School of Medicine where he also served as chief resident. In addition, he has research interest in molecular neurosciences.
Besides practicing general neurology, he specializes in the treatment of ALS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders and has special interest in Parkinson's disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, headache, dementia.
_"The challenges of complex neurological diseases and the specialty known for 'deductive reasoning' along with advancement in neurodiagnostic tools, therapy and collaborative approach, drive me each and every day to achieve compassionate patient care."_- Vikas Kumar, MD, PhD
Besides practicing general neurology, he specializes in the treatment of ALS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders and has special interest in Parkinson's disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, headache, dementia.
_"The challenges of complex neurological diseases and the specialty known for 'deductive reasoning' along with advancement in neurodiagnostic tools, therapy and collaborative approach, drive me each and every day to achieve compassionate patient care."_- Vikas Kumar, MD, PhD
About Me
Specialties
Neurophysiology
Neurology
Gender
Male
Education
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2011
Darbhanga Medical Center
Internship, 1997
Darbhanga Medical College
Medical School, 1996
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2010
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy, 2006
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Dementia
Headaches
Headaches migraine
Headaches refractory
Neuromuscular disorders
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Reviews
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4.7Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.7Explained Things Clearly4.7Knew Medical History4.7Involved in Care Decisions4.8Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.7 out of 5
120 ratings,
35 reviews
6/17/2026
I am grateful to be a patient
6/10/2026
He’s very caring and very professional
6/5/2026
He is very, very good.
5/28/2026
Dr. Kumar's tone can really make you feel at ease.
5/14/2026
I like him and his staff, so I'll be back!
Map & Directions
SSM Health Neurosciences
1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500 St. Louis, MO 63117
Mon
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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