
Dr. Ada C Sum MD
Pediatrician
1818 E Windsor Rd Urbana IL, 61802About
Dr. Ada Sum is a pediatrician practicing in Urbana, IL. Dr. Sum is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sum diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Sum can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 2008
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2008
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
Dr. Ada C Sum MD's Practice location
Practice At 1818 E Windsor Rd
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Practice At 1 Hospital Dr
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Nearest Hospitals
PRESENCE COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
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17651 B HWY BOONVILLE MO 65233