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Bhuvana Sunil, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (41 ratings)
Pediatric Endocrinology
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare 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:
  • MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's
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. 

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  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 5 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (41 ratings, 7 comments)
  • Feb, 27 2026
    Dr. Sunil is the best! Very knowledgeable, personable, and we are so lucky to be seeing her as our child's specialist.
  • Jan, 20 2026
    Dr. Sunil is top notch. We feel so lucky to be under her care.
  • Jan, 14 2026
    She was wonderful by far one of the best Doctors that we have seen
  • Dec, 15 2025
    Dr. Sunil is both exceptionally knowledgeable and also consistently compassionate in her approach to care.
  • Jun, 28 2025
    Dr. Sunil is always very thorough, kind, and caring. She explains things in a way my son and I can both understand. She's amazing!
  • Jun, 26 2025
    Dr. Sunil is one of the most compassionate and highly knowledgeable physicians I have ever had in my life. She has given my son outstanding care from day one. I am so thankful for her expertise.