Dr. John Sum, MD
Neurology•Male•Age 59
Dr. John Sum, MD is a Neurology Specialist in San Jose, CA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sum has more experience with Epilepsy than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Stanford University medical school in 1987. He is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Sum to book an appointment.
Santa Clara Vly Medical Center Neu
751 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128Compare with other Neurology Specialists
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
Board Certifications
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Education
Languages
- English
- French
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. John Sum, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. John Sum, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Sum's profile to make an appointment.
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What are Dr. John Sum, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Sum frequently treats Epilepsy. See all practice areas where Dr. Sum specializes.
Where is Dr. John Sum, MD's office located?
Dr. Sum's office is located at 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. John Sum, MD speak?
Dr. Sum speaks French and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. John Sum, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Sum has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Sum
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Sum treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Sum treats other conditions, please contact the office at (408) 885-5440.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy specialists diagnose and treat spectrum of brain disorders that cause seizures due to an interruption of normal nerve activity in the brain.Compare with other Epilepsy specialists.
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Dr. Sum's conditions and procedures:
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
- Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
- Dementia Evaluation
- Dementia or Depression Screening
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Evoked Potential Test
- Fever-Induced Seizure
- Functional Movement Screening
- Gait Abnormality
- Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
- Head CT Scan
- Home Sleep Study
- ImPACT Testing
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Low Back Pain
- Memory Evaluation
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
- Polyneuropathy
- Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seizure Disorders
- Sudoscan
- TCD Bubble Test
- Wada Test
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Dr. Sum accepts
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Dr. Sum accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select Plus HMO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
Locations
Santa Clara Vly Medical Center Neu
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.66% Patient Experience Rating, 3% lower than the national average
Compare with other Neurology Specialists
Compare Dr. Sum with our nearby Neurology Specialists at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Make an appointment at Good Samaritan Hospital today at (408) 692-3091.
These providers are on the medical staff of Good Samaritan Hospital.
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