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James Sumners, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Carmel, IN

JamesEdwardSumnersMDFAAP, FACOG(He/Him)

Obstetrics & Gynecology Carmel, IN

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Physician

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  • Office

    Carmel, Indiana
    Carmel, IN 46032
    Fax+1 317-458-2011

Clinical Expertise

  • Reduction of neonatal death and damage through obstetric intervention in women at risk of extreme premature birth, General obstetrics, Gestational Age, Transport medicine, Intensive Care Units, Maternal and fetal medicine, Robotic-assisted laparoscopy

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Pediatrics, 1970 - 1972
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1969 - 1970
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1969, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1973 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1969 - 1988
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1980 - 1984
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1974 - 1981
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1977 - 1981
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Indianapolis Monthly Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Robotic-assisted prophylactic transabdominal cervical cerclage in singleton pregnancies  
    Foster TL; Addleman RN; Moore ES; Sumners JE, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 11/1/2013
  • Robotic-assisted transabdominal cerclage (RoboTAC) in the non-pregnant patient  
    Moore, E.S.; Foster, T.L.; McHugh, K.; Addleman, R.N.; Sumners, J.E., Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 10/1/2012
  • Neonatal Functional Lung Maturity Relative to Gestational Age at Delivery, Fetal Growth, and Pregnancy Characteristics in Triplet Births  
    Moore, E.S.; ElNaggar, A.C.; Wareham, J.A.; Ramsey, C.J.; Sumners, J.E., The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 1/1/2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Robotic-Assisted Prophylactic Transabdominal Cerclage in Singleton Pregnancies
    Sumners, J.E.; Foster, T.L.; Addleman, R.N.; Moore, E.S., Poster presentation at the 79th Annual Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Chicago, IL, 10/17/2012
  • Transabdominal Cervical Cerclage: Its Potential Role in Prevention of Extreme Prematurity / Trouble at the Border: The Role for Obstetrics in the Reduction of Death an...
    Sumners, J.E., Guest Speaker and Presentations at the 27th Annual Perinatal Progress Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 11/16/2011
  • Retrospective Study of Obstetric Antecedents Associated with Preeclampsia Before 28 Weeks Gestation.
    Shaffer, SA; Moore, ES; Sumners, JE, Poster presentation at the 59th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC, 4/30/2011
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Committees

  • Member, ACOG Committee on Obstetric Practice 2014 - 2016

Professional Memberships