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Dr. Lauren Sum, DPM

Podiatry*
4.8 (235)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lauren Sum, DPM

Dr. Lauren Sum, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Podiatry, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West. Dr. Sum, completed a residency at Podiatric Medicine & Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Sum an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Sum works at Practice in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Foot Infection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sum's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Beltway Foot Clinic Pllc
    9515 Bellaire Blvd Ste B, Houston, TX 77036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 988-4848
    Monday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 14:00

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  • HCA Houston Healthcare West

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Foot Infection
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Hammer Toe
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Foot
Bunion
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Callus
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Diabetic Foot Conditions
Diabetic Neuropathy
Flat Foot
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Deformities
Foot Fracture
Foot Infections
Foot Pain
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Geriatric Diseases
Gout
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Heel Pain
Heel Spur
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Neuromas
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Neuropathy, Motor and Sensory
Pediatric Foot Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Plantar Wart
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Skin Diseases
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tendonitis
Toenail Fungal Infection
Warts
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Wound and-or Ulcer Foot
Casting
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Custom Made Foot Orthotic
Diabetic Foot Care
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Immobilization
Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Injection Therapy
Nerve Blocks
Pain Management
Permanent Nail Removal
Skin Lesion Removal
Wound Care and Management
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    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • Humana Health Plan of Texas
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.8
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    Based on 235 ratings
    Patient Ratings (235)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (10)
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    Specialties*
    • Podiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1972522399
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Lauren Sum, DPM is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sum is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sum has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sum has seen patients for Foot Infection, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sum on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Sum speaks Chinese and Spanish.

    235 patients have reviewed Dr. Sum. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sum.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Sum, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Sum appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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