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Dr. John Sum, MD

Neurology •  Male • Age 58
  
Dr. Sum
Accepting new patients
Epilepsy, and More

Santa Clara Vly Medical Center Neu

751 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128

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Dr. John Sum, MD is a Neurology Specialist in San Jose, CA and has over 33 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.

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About Me

Biography

Dr. John Sum, MD is a Neurology Specialist in San Jose, CA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sum has more experience with...Read more

Specialties

  • Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurology

Board Certifications

  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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Education

Mass Gen Hospital
Residency Hospital
Stanford University Hospital
Residency Hospital
1987
Stanford University
Medical School

Languages

  • English
  • French

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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No malpractice claims found for California
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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.

Dr. Sum typically treats 47% more often than similar doctors

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Fever-Induced Seizure
Epilepsy
Seizure Disorders
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Dr. Sum's conditions and procedures:

  • Brain Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Chronic Pain
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dystonia
  • EEG (Electroencephalogram)
  • Epilepsy
  • Febrile Convulsion
  • Fever-Induced Seizure
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
  • Low Back Pain
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Spine Disorders
  • Tremor
  • Tuberous Sclerosis

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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
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Locations

Santa Clara Vly Medical Center Neu

Inpatient Acuteoutpatient Facility Services751 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128
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