Dr. James A. Sumner M.D.
Emergency Physician
5255 Loughboro Rd Nw Washington DC, 20016About
Dr. James Sumner practices Emergency Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Sumner assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Sumner examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1976
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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