Sabi "Doc" Kumar
Sabi "Doc" Kumar is an Indian American surgeon and politician who serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He has represented the 66th district since 2015, which encompasses Robertson County.
Sabi Kumar | |
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| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1947 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Springfield, Tennessee |
| Occupation | Politician and Surgeon |
| Website | sabikumar.com |
Early career
Kumar immigrated to the United States from India in 1970, working in Miami, Florida from 1971 to 1977. In 1977, Kumar moved to Springfield, Tennessee, where he continued his career as a surgeon.[1]
Political career
In 2014, Kumar ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives' 66th District. This came after incumbent Representative Joshua Evans decided to run for the Tennessee Senate. Kumar won the Republican primary on August 7, 2014, with 43% of the vote.[2] On November 4, 2014, Kumar won the General Election, he was unopposed.[3]
Kumar was re-elected in 2016 and 2018.
Personal life
Kumar lives in Springfield, Tennessee, with his wife Linda, and has a daughter named Nina. He works at the NorthCrest Medical Center, and is a Sunday School teacher at a local Methodist Church.
References
- "About". SabiKumar.com. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- "State of Tennessee, August 7, 2014, Republican Primary" (PDF). Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- "State of Tennessee, November 4, 2014, State General" (PDF). Retrieved May 3, 2019.