Brian M Sumner, MD

He seemed like great person and doctor and I was very sad to hear of his untimely death.

Avoid at all costs. Was my GP for a while, thought he was nice. However, after he admitted me to the hospital for having serious unrelenting pain, I stayed for almost two weeks and then was abruptly discharged (on a holiday weekend) with a huge quantity of extreme pain meds and a message from a resident that «Dr. Sumner says nothing is wrong.» We couldn’t ask Dr. Sumner about it, since he had already left on vacation (news to us). He never followed up — I guess I was supposed to just stay on an oxycotin regimen forever with *nothing* wrong with me? Had to find a new doctor, turns out I had a serious disease and needed surgery! Not the guy to bank on.

Like the other poster said, Dr. Sumner’s bedside manner is almost second to none. I must admit I think I have some of the best doctors in the city (I’m very very picky about my health). Dr. Sumner is very attentive, he keeps all of his notes in a PC and his Palm (his computer program that tracks your health, etc is SO COOL). He is very nice and he does give excellent referrals. I’ve recommended 4 ppl to him and they all have stellar things to say about him. He practically saved my father’s life (my father like a lot of men NEVER goes to the doctor); my father went and found out he had cancer in several parts of his body. Dr. Sumner referred him to several of the best specialists in the city and because of his treatment and theirs he is receiving excellent care and doing quite well. He is even able to function (as normal as is possible) like a «regular» person which was extremely important to him.
Miriam his receptionist is also a treat… she can come off abrupt, but it’s because she is very focused and very efficient.

I initially picked Dr. Sumner because of his proximity to my home, and I feel extremely fortunate. His office seems pretty busy, but he is extremely thorough, personable, and I feel like I have his full attention when I am in his office. He has also made some excellent referrals for me.