Unpacking Schizophrenia and 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.