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Dr. Beth Sum, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 56
Dr. Beth Sum, MD
3.6 (65 Ratings)

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Dr. Beth Sum, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Des Plaines, IL.
Dr. Beth Sum, MD
3.6 (65 Ratings)
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Dr. Beth Sum, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 56
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Beth Sum, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. Sum graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL.Dr. Beth Sum, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Des Plaines, IL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Sum currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. At present, Dr. Sum received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 65 times. Dr. Sum's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sum is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
High Risk Pregnancy
Menstrual Disorders
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Birth Control
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Abdominal Disorders
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Vaginitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Disorders
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Ectopic Pregnancy
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Galactorrhea
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Orgasm Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Twin Pregnancy
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Yeast Infections
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
C-Section
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Dilation and Curettage
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Monitoring
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coventry Health Care
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthLink

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9301 Golf Rd Ste 101, Des Plaines, IL 60016
  2. 2 Office
    210 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  3. 3 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  4. 4 Jose M. Galvez MD LTD.
    1875 Dempster St Ste 145, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sum
3.6
Based on 65 Reviews
5 Stars (39)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (18)

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Oct 17, 2024
Dr. Sum listens and is a practical straight forward physician. She has cared for me for over twenty years and I appreciate that she knows me and my family.
Jennifer — Oct 17, 2024
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Sum communicate via email?
12 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Sum offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
8 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Sum offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Sum have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Sum offer weekend visits?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Beth Sum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sum's profile.

Dr. Beth Sum, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Beth Sum, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL