Dr. Michael Patrick Sumida, MD

Dr. Michael Sumida is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with extensive experience in gastrointestinal procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. With 32 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Sumida brings decades of expertise to patient care. He is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Sumida practices at both Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Starr Regional Medical Center, with office locations at Surgery Center of Athens and Starr Surgical Associates in Athens, Tennessee. His clinical focus includes treating hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. He performs colonoscopies, lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.