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Aravind Sugumar

Aravind Sugumar, MD

4.9287 ratings

Interventional GastroenterologyGastroenterology

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Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Aravind Sugumar and Banner Safety Practices

Care Philosophy

The needs of my patients come first.

Specializing In

Interventional Gastroenterology:
Diagnosis, Treatment and Endoscopic Procedures:
• Acute & chronic pancreatitis
• Diagnosis & staging of pancreatic cancer
• Pancreatic cystic neoplasm
• Endoscopic ultrasound
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Diagnosis & management of esophageal disorders
• Diagnosis & treatment of large colon polyps
• Endoscopic submucosal resection of polyps & tumors in the gastrointestinal system (EMR)
• Endoscopic submucosal resection dissection of polyps & tumors in the gastrointestinal system (ESD)
• Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
• Endoscopic treatment of achalasia (E-POEM)
• Endoscopic treatment of zenker’s diverticulum (Z-POEM)
• Endoscopic treatment of gastroparesis (G-POEM)
• Endoscopic weight loss procedures
• Revision of gastric by-pass (ETOR)
• Transoral outlet reduction
• Sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
• Endoscopic placement & stenting of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine & colon
• Endoscopic management of pancreatic fluid collections

Gastroenterology:
Diagnosis & Treatment
• Celiac disease
• Liver diseases
• Gastric Ulcers
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Crohn’s Disease
• Barrett’s Esophagus
• Gastric Reflux Disease
• Colonoscopy
• Gallbladder Disease

Interests & Activities

I enjoy analyzing financial markets, aviation history and flying and hiking. My biggest enjoyment is spending time with my family and attending my two children's tennis tournaments.

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

Hospital Affiliations

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
Banner Boswell Medical Center

Preferred Phone Number

623-248-2109

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, 2018
  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science, Pancreatology, 2011
  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science, Gastroenterology, 2010
  • Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Internal Medicine, 2007
  • Medical School: Rajah Muthiah Medical College, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, 2007

Video

Locations

  1. Banner Health Center
    • 7701 West Aspera Boulevard, Stes 102, Glendale, AZ 85308
    Need help scheduling? Call 623-248-2109

    Testimonials

    4.9 out of 5.0

    287 ratings

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/2/2025

      He is a Great Dr

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/26/2025

      Dr Sugumar is awesome. He takes the time to listen to you and explains things patiently and kindly. His advice and diagnosis feels on point and easy to understand. He really cares about his patients and you can feel he is earnest in helping you feel/get better

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2025

      He's attentive and knowledgeable. He teaches you how to stay well, rather than bombarding you with medications.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2025

      Extremely thorough and professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/14/2025

      One of the best physicians I have ever met. Personable and caring about me and my GI problems. He took time to listen to me and provided feedback and encouragement.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2025

      He is one of the best drs I've seen in 10 years..

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2025

      Amazing doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/27/2025

      Caring Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/28/2025

      He is an awesome doctor. Always concerned with your health and he is very easy to talk to. I'm very comfortable and I totally trust him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/13/2025

      He is knowledgeable, friendly, and positive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/12/2025

      Dr. Sugumar has a great bedside manner. He always ensures all my questions/concerns are addressed. I leave my appts with him feeling informed and that it was time and money well spent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/17/2025

      He explains everything so I can understand. He's patient and kind. I think he's amazing.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      He seems to be more knowledgeable than other GI's I have encountered

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/2/2025

      This was a f/u visit with Dr. Sugumar. He made time to discuss my condition

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      Excellent in his field

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/30/2024

      Great bedside manners, explained everything to my understanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2024

      He knows his knowledge about my condition and has a very good beside manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/16/2024

      I so appreciate him. He is so good explaining things I can understand. He also never seems rushed. Always wants to be sure you understand treatments and diagnosis.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/11/2024

      Excellent, professional, and great follow up.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/2/2024

      He was very knowledgeable, caring, professional, friendly and nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2024

      Great care and appreciate everything and all my needs were done.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/26/2024

      Dr Sugumar is very knowledgeable and explains medical information in a way that is understandable for lay people. He gives a summary of the visit in writing to the patient before leaving. Dr Sugumar is respectful of the patients time but doesn't rush the patient. This is helpful when trying to explain to the doctor the issues when they may seem complicated or the patient doesn't have the medical vocabulary to do so.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/24/2024

      Personable and genuine.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/18/2024

      He was friendly, explained his procedure before hand, and consulted me after the procedure and made recommendations for me. Very caring about your health

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2024

      He was very caring and explained everything very well to me before my procedure. He asked if I had any questions and answered them precisely. He was very professional and has very good bedside manner. I was glad I had him for my visit, and I highly recommend him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2024

      He was a great Doctor. He explained everything he was going to do and why. After the procedure he explained everything he found.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Friendly, informative, professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/12/2024

      Dr Sugumar is very kind and caring. He took extra time to address my issues and questions . He explained everything to my satisfaction. Dr Sugumar and his staff are fantastic and I highly recommend them

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2024

      He cared about me! He took the time to listen, explain and provide his knowledge on future care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      He's very polite, knowledgeable and took great care of me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2024

      Great Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Thoroughly explains everything. Makes you feel important, and he genuinely cares about my health and well-being first.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Compassionate. Communicated very well. Smart.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Gentle and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/18/2024

      He explained the procedure and answered my questions of concern. He made me feel comfortable about the procedure.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/18/2024

      He was professional and skilled, answering all my question

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2024

      He is very professional and caring. He provided me with the information I needed and explained it carefully.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2024

      He gave us his personal cell number upon meeting us. He was proactive in all aspects of care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Very knowledgeable and informative. Made sure I understood everything including my alternatives. Felt as though I really mattered.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Aravind Sugumar MD had the best bed side manners and was so comforting before my procedure.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/26/2024

      Very compassionate and caring explained everything about procedures

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2024

      Great Dr. He introduced himself and provided photos with explanations afterward, he was attentive and answered every question, Dr. Sugumar offered solutions for my future, very transparent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2024

      He is very personable and caring regarding a procedure that is never one that we look forward to!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      Kind and knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      Dr. Sugumar is very friendly and took the time to explain the procedure and future considerations.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/1/2024

      He was the friendliest, cool, calm, and very collective doctor I've ever met. He knows how to communicate the procedure to you in terms you can understand. He was helpful in calming me and my nerves down. I would recommend him to my family 100% . Great job Aravind Sugumar MD! I appreciate your professionalism and your friendly ways.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/28/2024

      He is GREAT!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/22/2024

      He listened to me, made sure he took the time to understand them and helped provide the care I needed

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/20/2024

      He is very knowledgeable and was. Concerned about my symptoms and tried to find a way to address them

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/12/2024

      He is an amazing caring Dr. He explained everything and made sure I was comfortable with all that was happening.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      He's the best doctor I've ever had!! He's personable, respectful, honest and good!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/6/2024

      Excellent bedside manners and very knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/2/2024

      He is an excellent Doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Great doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/6/2024

      Took his time in explanation of my test results and options to treat condition

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2023

      He is people friendly. Explains all issues thoroughly. Cares about his patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2023

      He is very smart, tries to be conservative in treatment. In other words he will try the least invasive treatment first before he chooses a more aggressive treatment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/11/2023

      I have recommended because he listens, acts on the issues I was concerned about. Looked at steps of care versus rushing into a surgical procedure. Genuinely caring and concerned.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2023

      This was an initial consultation. Dr Sugumar had clearly read my medical records and was familiar with my situation. He took time to listen to my concerns, assess the issues and provided clear information regarding management plan, next steps. I was treated with respect, skill and compassion.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/3/2023

      Dr. Sugumar is engaging and informative. He interacts well with the patient, listening and addressing his and the patient's concerns. I never feel rushed during my appointments. When I leave the appointment I feel I have a good understanding of my condition and that my time and co-pay were well spent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2023

      His no nonsense, no hassle, let's get to the crux of the problem and find a solution attitude.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2023

      He listened, reviewed my records, and understood my case and concerns. Discussed steps of treatment and never once sat with an iPad typing. He treated me with respect and valued me as a human. Thank you

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/29/2023

      Dr. Sugumar was very thorough in explaining in detail my results and made sure I understood what he was telling me and answering all the questions I had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2023

      Doctor was very positive and made me feel comfort.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2023

      Very knowledgeable and helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2023

      Great doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/5/2023

      Dr Sugumar was absolutely amazing. He's the first provider I've had fully support me making my own health care decisions without recommending more medication. He was encouraging of my use of natural ways to improve my health. The visit was very helpful and he explained everything very clearly. I feel lucky to have him a my provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2023

      He took his time to explain what was going on with me and made sure I was understanding his explanation and what I need to do. Great manner in explaining. I didn't feel rushed

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2023

      He was attentive and from the beginning, he really listened. I never felt hurried

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2023

      I felt like he was genuinely concerned about figuring out my health issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/4/2023

      Dr Sugumar has a great bedside manner. He listened well to my concerns and addressed them thoroughly. The interaction was relaxed and not rushed. I felt heard. I felt my well-being was a top priority for Dr. Sugumar.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2023

      Super smart guy and very likable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2023

      He always takes whatever time is necessary to fully explain any diagnosis or procedures and listens to my concerns and answers all questions I may have.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2023

      He is an extremely intelligent and smart doctor I ever met in my lifetime. He takes his time and listen to my problems and plans accordingly the care. Definitely lucky charm for my health and hope for everyone else too.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2023

      Dr. Sugumar took time to explain the cause, effect and how the procedure would be and the results after the procedure.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/28/2023

      Dr. Sugumar clearly reads the needs of the patient and is a thoughtful listener. Dr. Sugumar is thorough and professional with a relaxed and kind demeanor any patient would find in a top flight physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/28/2023

      He was very nice, professional and honest with me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/19/2023

      Very through and takes time to explain results.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/18/2023

      I liked his approach to addressing my issue and his explanation of his approach.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2023

      Dr. Sugumar's professionalism and communicative demeanor are excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/22/2023

      Dr. Sugumar is a very knowledgeable, caring and friendly doctor who takes the time to get to know you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/11/2023

      I believe that the people who work there really care and are there to help.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/7/2023

      Dr. Sugumar communicates well, does not rush the patient and answers all questions completely.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/3/2023

      He sat be down and talked to me instead of talking at me. He talked to me about how to better interact with the nurses and people in general. Better ways to lose weight. Better ways to exercise.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2023

      He is friendly and to the point.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/2/2023

      He was very attentive in listening and providing feedback

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