Seema Kumar, M.D.

Seema Kumar, M.D., is a pediatric endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she cares for children and adolescents from the region and surrounding areas. Dr. Kumar specializes in the evaluation and management of endocrine and metabolic disorders, with particular expertise in pediatric obesity and diabetes. She works closely with families to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatments that address medical, genetic and lifestyle factors contributing to these conditions.

Dr. Kumar serves as Chair of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at Mayo Clinic and is Program Director for the Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship Program. She is board-certified in pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology, and obesity medicine.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Kumar provides patient-centered care with a focus on improving long-term health and quality of life. Her clinical expertise includes:

• Pediatric obesity: Comprehensive evaluation and treatment, including pharmacotherapy and intensive lifestyle interventions
• Type 2 diabetes: Diagnosis and management in children and adolescents
• Type 1 diabetes: Care tailored for pediatric patients with complex diabetes needs
• Hyperlipidemia: Evaluation and management of lipid disorders in children
• Genetic and syndromic obesity: Specialized care for conditions such as Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome
• Bariatric and metabolic surgery: Assessment and follow-up for adolescents eligible for surgical weight loss interventions

Research and expertise

Dr. Kumar's academic work centers on improving care strategies for childhood obesity, metabolic disorders and pediatric diabetes. She has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials focused on obesity pharmacotherapy, nutritional interventions, and surgical outcomes in children. Her research interests include genetic forms of obesity, management of cardiometabolic risk factors and guideline development for pediatric weight management. Dr. Kumar is a widely published author and an active leader in national and international endocrine and obesity societies.