About
Dr. Smitha Kumar is a board-certified family physician with nearly two decades of experience caring for the Gilroy community. She earned her medical degree from the Second Tashkent Medical Institute in Uzbekistan. Dr. Kumar then completed her internship and family medicine residency at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA. She holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Kumar's international background, having lived in India, Russia, and the United States, gives her a unique cultural perspective. She speaks English, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, and Malayalam. When not seeing patients, Dr. Kumar enjoys reading, cooking, taking long walks, and spending time with her family and her German shepherd, Zeus.
Education & Training
Medical School
Second Tashkent Medical Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Doctorate of Medicine (1993)
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas, CA (2003-2005)
Additional Training
Internship, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas, CA (2002-2003)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Malayalam
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kumar right for?
Dr. Kumar is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her focused approach. Her multilingual ability makes her an excellent match for Spanish, Hindi, Russian, or Malayalam-speaking patients. She serves residents across Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister, and Salinas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kumar treats a broad range of chronic and preventive health concerns. Her focus areas include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. She also delivers comprehensive wellness planning and preventive screenings for long-term health management.
Yes, Dr. Kumar holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Second Tashkent Medical Institute and completed her residency training in family medicine at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, California.
Dr. Kumar earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the Second Tashkent Medical Institute in Uzbekistan in 1993. She completed her internship and family medicine residency at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, California between 2002 and 2005.
Dr. Kumar speaks English, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, and Malayalam. Her multilingual ability allows her to connect with patients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Kumar has cared for the Gilroy community for nearly two decades. She has developed deep ties with patients across Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister, and Salinas throughout her career.
Dr. Kumar builds care around trust, respect, and individualized health planning. She takes time to understand each patient's full health history and wellness goals. Same-day appointments and longer visits give her the time to deliver thorough, personal care.
Yes, preventive care is central to Dr. Kumar's practice. She offers advanced health screenings, diagnostic tests, and personalized wellness plans. Her goal is to help patients proactively manage their health before conditions progress.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026