For Immediate Release:
December 11, 2009

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SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL WELCOMES DR. AJAY KUMAR TO THE PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DEPARTMENT

(Baltimore, MD)— Saint Agnes Hospital has announced that Ajay Kumar, M.D. has recently joined the hospital’s medical staff as a plastic surgeon. As a member of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department he will serve as a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery.

Dr. Kumar is a Fellow of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Prior to joining Saint Agnes Hospital, he maintained a successful private plastic surgery practice in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Kumar graduated from the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his general surgery residency at The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center and his plastic surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he was named Chief Resident from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. Dr. Kumar and his family currently reside in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Saint Agnes Hospital is a 307-bed hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1862.  Saint Agnes is a full service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties.  Key services include: The Saint Agnes Cancer Center and Center for Blood Disorders, The Chest Pain Emergency Center, The Bariatric Center of Excellence, Joint and Spine Care, Cardiovascular Services, Women’s Health Services, and Seton Medical Group.  Saint Agnes is a member of Ascension Health, the largest non-profit health care organization in the nation.  Ascension Health is dedicated to reaching new heights in health care and service to communities, as well as serving as a model for faith-based health care throughout the world.  For more information on Saint Agnes Hospital, visit www.stagnes.org <http://www.stagnes.org> .

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