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Unpacking Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Lori Kumar

Hello! My name is Dr. Lori Kumar. I am a doctoral-prepared, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly a decade of specialized behavioral health experience. My clinical expertise spans complex mood and psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, across a diverse array of settings—including community outpatient, acute inpatient, forensic, geriatric, substance-use, and interventional psychiatry.


I deliver evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, advanced psychopharmacology, rigorous risk assessments, and dedicated patient education for individuals from adolescence through older adulthood. Grounded in a trauma-informed and highly collaborative philosophy, my practice centers on empowering patients and families to fully understand their treatment options and achieve sustainable, long-term recovery.


Beyond the clinic, I believe I am a rising national educator and the creator of the platform and podcast, “Unpacking Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Lori Kumar,” which translates complex neuropsychiatric concepts into practical, clinically meaningful conversations. I presented to several hundred MDs, NPs and PAs at the annual Psych Congress Elevate, precepted the next generation of clinicians, and received patient-nominated recognition for my compassionate, patient-centered care.


I am dedicated to serving as a trusted voice in serious mental illness (SMI) education. I actively seek meaningful collaborations with healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical and medical affairs teams, clinicians, advocates, and industry partners committed to advancing the standard of psychiatric care.

Unpacking Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Lori Kumar

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