Dr. Michael P Sumida M.D.
Surgeon
719 Cook Dr Suite 109 Athens TN, 37303Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Michael Sumida is a general surgeon practicing in Athens, TN. Dr. Sumida specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Sumida provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1994
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Prehospital blood transfusion versus crystalloid alone in the air medical transport of trauma patients.
- Bringing core biopsy into a surgical practice.
- Stereotactic and ultrasound core needle breast biopsy performed by surgeons.
- Penetrating injury to the "cardiac box:" diagnostic options for evaluation of this potentially fatal injury.
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
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