Shirin Sukumar, MD

Dr. Shirin Sukumar specializes in geriatric medicine, focusing on the comprehensive care of older adults. She earned her medical degree from Christian Medical College at Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in Vellore, India, before completing her internal medicine residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Sukumar pursued additional fellowship training in geriatric medicine through the Internal Medicine program at New York Medical College. With 32 years of experience in medicine, she holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Sukumar practices at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and sees patients at locations in both Tualatin and Portland, Oregon. She specializes in treating cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia, helping families navigate these challenging conditions with expertise and compassion. Her clinical work includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor …heart health, ordering blood tests for comprehensive health assessments, and utilizing CT scans for diagnostic purposes when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sukumar highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.