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Bhuvana Sunil, MD

  • 5 / 5 (68 ratings)
Pediatric Endocrinology
Accepting New Patients
Mary Bridge Children's Provider
Location
311 South L St, 2nd Floor, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Bhuvana Sunil, MD, is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist who offers comprehensive care to children with diabetes or other endocrine and metabolic disorders. Inspired by a love of science, she cannot remember wanting to be anything other than a doctor.

Away from work, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and going on hikes and long walks. 

The conditions Dr. Sunil treats include:

  • Pediatric lipid disorders
  • Metabolic bone disease
  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes 
  • Growth-related issues
  • Puberty-related issues

The procedures Dr. Sunil performs include:

  • Stimulation testing
  • Infusion for bone mineral health
  • Pump training for Type 1 diabetes
  • Continuous glucose monitor training for Type 1 diabetes
  • Lipid testing and management
Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada
Professional School: Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (Bangalore, India)
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center / Columbia University Medical Center (New York, NY)
Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical Groups: Mary Bridge Children's, MultiCare
Practice Philosophy: I believe that my primary goal is to listen, empathize and become a part of a care team that will help my patients achieve the best possible outcomes. It is rewarding to offer individualized, evidence-based and advanced treatments to children experiencing endocrine conditions. I like to invest the same dedication and commitment to my patients as I would in those close to me. 

  • 5 Provider showed concern
  • 5 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 (68 ratings, 14 comments)
  • Sep, 4 2024
    We love Dr Sunil! She is an incredibly caring, supportive professional who has made a huge impact on my daughter's life.
  • Aug, 26 2024
    Was made to understand the problem and action she will take to solve it. Gave praised to my child for the hard work he has made.
  • Aug, 16 2024
    Dr. Sunil is so compassionate and competent! She explains things so thoroughly at a level that my daughter can understand. She is one of the very best providers my daughter has had during her long and complicated medical journey!
  • Jul, 22 2024
    Dr. Sunil spends a good amount of time with us and always explains everything well, showing care for the medical issue and person as a whole.
  • Jun, 19 2024
    Best experience yet! The care and thoughtfulness of the doctor was very heart felt.
  • May, 22 2024
    Dr. Sunil is amazingly attentive to the parents and child. She is a good listener and super knowledgeable. We love her.
  • May, 22 2024
    Dr. Sunil was warm, caring, professional and thoughtful in her approach to my daughter's care. We are positively looking forward to a follow up appointment with Dr. Sunil in six months time.
  • Apr, 5 2024
    We have recommended Dr Sunil to several friends. She is amazing! She is professional, kind, I trust her expertise and my daughter adores her!
  • Apr, 5 2024
    Dr. Sunil was first rate. She had a very warm bedside manner, was reassuring, careful, and detailed. We had a great experience. Thank you!
  • Mar, 13 2024
    We really liked this doctor. She was very kind and thorough