Overview
Shyam Sunder Sukumar, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Shyam Sunder Sukumar specializes in Urology and works at Baylor McNair - Urology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4001. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted.
Dr. Sukumar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
7200 Cambridge St., 10th Floor, Suite 10 B, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Baylor Medicine At McNair - Urology
Larry I. Lipshultz, M.D., is Professor of Urology and Chief of the Scott Department of Urology’s Division of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Lipshultz, who holds the Smith Chair in Reproductive Medicine, is a well-known authority on abnormalities of male reproduction, erectile dysfunction, and male hormone production. He received his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania and received fellowship training at the University of Texas at Houston as the first AUA research scholar. Recognized as a leading expert on men’s health, Dr. Lipshultz is a highly respected author and editor, as well as lecturer. Teacher as well as physician, researcher, writer, and editor, Dr. Lipshultz instituted a fellowship training program in male reproductive medicine and surgery that has trained more than 80 physicians who are now in practice both here and abroad. Dr. Lipshultz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peyronie Disease, Hypogonadism, Infertility, Vasectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar by calling their office at 713-798-4001. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar a top-rated expert for Prostatectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostatectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar specialize in?
While Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Prostatectomy, UPJ Obstruction, and Nephrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostatectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shyam S. Sukumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-4001 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ProstatectomyDr. Sukumar isDistinguished. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Sukumar isDistinguished. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- Advanced
- CystectomyDr. Sukumar isAdvanced. Learn about Cystectomy.
- NephrectomyDr. Sukumar isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Sukumar isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- Prostate CancerDr. Sukumar isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Experienced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Sukumar isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Sukumar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Sukumar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- BoilsDr. Sukumar isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Sukumar isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- EmpyemaDr. Sukumar isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.