Axel Shum, MD
Otolaryngologist - General, Internal Medicine Physician - Sleep Medicine

“Dr. Shum really took the time to...”

Dr. Shum really took the time to explain things and listen to me as well.

“As a patient with a high BMI, I'...”

As a patient with a high BMI, I'm often told to "just lose weight" to solve health issues. I really appreciated that Dr. Shum didn't mention my weight at all and provided me with a variety of treatment options that a person of any size could benefit from. That really meant a lot to me.

“Dr Shum was very engaged and lis...”

Dr Shum was very engaged and listened to my concerns and we talked through all options. 10/10 would recommend

“The doctor took time, talk to me...”

The doctor took time, talk to me about what was going on. Explain the procedure and told me that if I needed to do it over 2 visits We could. He Also waited a little while and allowed the numbing medicine to work better. He advised me that if I was in any pain to let him know. Did a very good job. Thank you

“Staff was very considerate in le...”

Staff was very considerate in letting me know that Dr. Shum was running a little late. I love that Dr. Shum takes the time to discuss my diagnosis as well as explaining things so that I can understand. Dr. Shum works as part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure I am getting the best care possible. Dr. Shum is awesome!

“Dr. Shum and his assistant were ...”

Dr. Shum and his assistant were very clear about everything. They were very polite and professional. I appreciated the fact that they let me explain how I felt, even after their questions.

“Dr. Shum was very friendly, know...”

Dr. Shum was very friendly, knowledgeable and very willing to listen to all of my questions. He advised on real world results, specifically gave advice based upon my symptoms and test results, and offered potential for other care options and thoroughly described each, if they were desired and explained what was most likely to help, and what was or wasn't necessary for my particular situation. Highly recommend and I very much appreciated his kindness and demeanor.

“Appreciate Dr. Shum allowing tim...”

Appreciate Dr. Shum allowing time for new patient discussions, and thorough review of my history.

“Dr. Axel Shum is the FIRST docto...”

Dr. Axel Shum is the FIRST doctor in the since my cancer radiation treatment OVER 12 years ago that has given me good news where he was confident he could help solve one of the MANY side effects of radiation to the head and neck. He said he doesn't see the radiation scaring in my mouth and throat/neck being a problem with getting Inspire for sleep apnea (likely caused/further aggravated by radiation to head and neck). I actually cried in the parking lot, feeling hope after every other doctor has told me "I can't help you." Dr. Shum's "I think you're a great candidate." means more than he will ever know. (Even if I don't qualify for inspire, I am still so very grateful to Dr. Shum for meeting with me.)