Dr. Arun Kumar K B
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine)
Consultant Physician - Sumukha Speciality Hospital & Sagar Kidney Foundation
Profile Summary
Dr. Arun Kumar K B is a senior Consultant Physician with over 20 years of experience in delivering comprehensive, compassionate, and affordable healthcare in Sagar. A graduate of JJM Medical College, Davanagere, he completed both his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine, followed by advanced training in multiple subspecialties. His broad-based expertise spans Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, and Dialysis, developed through his tenure at leading hospitals across Karnataka.
Specialized Training
Dialysis
Institute of Nephro-Urology, Bangalore
Thyroid Disease Management
Public Health Foundation of India
Diabetic Foot Care
Mata Amritanandamayi Institute, Cochin
Echocardiography
Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
Diabetes Management
Chellaram Diabetes Institute, Pune
Past Appointments
Assistant Professor
SS Institute of Medical Sciences, Davanagere
Senior Tutor
Department of Cardiology, St. John's Hospital, Bangalore
Registrar
Department of Critical Care, KR Hospital, Bangalore
Senior Registrar
Department of Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
Specialist
Sub-Divisional Hospital, Sagar
Commitment to Community Health
Honorary Medical Officer - Rotary Red Cross Blood Centre, Sagar
As Honorary Medical Officer at the Rotary Red Cross Blood Centre, Sagar, Dr. Arun Kumar has been instrumental in conceptualizing and establishing a state-of-the-art Blood Bank with component separation facilities a first for the region. In collaboration with the Rotary Club Sagar, the Red Cross Society, and the Sagar Government Hospital, this center bridges a crucial gap in emergency and elective care.
He continues to oversee its medical and ethical standards, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable blood services for the community.
Arogya Sagara Malike Program
Dr. Arun is also actively involved in public health education under the Arogya Sagara Malike program, delivering awareness talks, organizing outreach initiatives, and simplifying medical knowledge to promote preventive care, early diagnosis, and healthy living.
Leadership & Public Service
Chief Coordinator – COVID Task Force
Sub-Divisional Hospital, Sagar
During the pandemic, Dr. Arun led the hospital's COVID-19 response — coordinating frontline teams, optimizing triage and resource allocation, and collaborating with government health authorities. His leadership ensured timely care, efficient vaccination drives, and public safety during the crisis.
Medical Education & Training
Certified Trainer – National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
As a certified trainer under Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Education Academy, Dr. Arun contributes to one of the world's largest initiatives for diabetes education. He regularly conducts structured training for nurses and healthcare workers, empowering them as certified diabetes educators, strengthening diabetes care delivery and early intervention, especially in underserved regions.
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