Axel Shum, MD

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Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine
Assistant Professor
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North Hills Health Center
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I aim to provide personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs and priorities. I believe that clear communication is essential to empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health.

I aim to provide personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs and priorities. I believe that clear communication is essential to empowering patients to make informed decisions about their…
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About

Dr. Shum an ear, nose, and throat surgeon with a practice that includes general Otolaryngology with a particular interest in the treatment of sleep disorders including sleep apnea. He is a native of Kansas City, and he obtained his undergraduate degree at Princeton University, where he conducted award-winning research in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he earned a research training grant from the NIH and a student research award from the Department of Otolaryngology. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he stayed to complete fellowship training in both Pediatric Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine. His fellowship training included advanced surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy
Inspire Therapy
Non-Invasive Sleep Apnea and Snoring Therapies
Pharyngoplasty
Second Opinions
Septoplasty
Sleep Disorder Medicine
Specialized and Surgical Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Tonsillectomy
Turbinate Reduction

Diseases & Conditions

Adenoid Hypertrophy
Deviated Nasal Septum
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Nasal Airway Obstruction
Nasal Valve Collapse / Stenosis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Snoring
Tonsil Hypertrophy
Turbinate Hypertrophy

Ages Seen

Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Locations

Otolaryngology - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
8900 W. Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-805-5580
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North Hills Health Center - Specialty Clinics
W129 N7055 Northfield Dr.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-253-5400
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Otolaryngology - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital North Hills Health Center - Specialty Clinics

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Kansas City - KS - Doctor of Medicine - (2017)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - (2017-2022)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology - (2022-2023)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Sleep Medicine - (2023-2024)

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Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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I enjoy the north office, a very comfortable atmosphere versus the larger clinic buildings.
Dr seemed to have time to really discuss issues. Actually had an interest in my well being,
Dr. Shum and his staff are all wonderful. They are friendly, efficient, professional, and wonderful at what they do. I have already passed Dr. Shum's name on to two other people. His technique is wonderful in and out of the surgical room.
Dr.Shum has an amazing personality and is thorough in my care.
Excellent visit
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.
Dr Shum was very engaged and listened to my concerns and we talked through all options. 10/10 would recommend
I truly appreciate Dr Shum how he listened to issues, goals, and was genuinely empathetic. I can't wait for next visit and to proceed with next steps. Thank you again!!
Kind, respectful team.
Dr. Shum was patient, listened to my concerns (especially about using a CPAP/BiPAP machine), was willing to review data collected from my Apple Watch, and was very open-minded regarding treatment options. He provided great service and was very impressive.
It took two months for scheduling. Dr. Shum was outstanding.
Appreciate Dr. Shum allowing time for new patient discussions, and thorough review of my history.
Excellent , thorough.
Dr. Shum Was professional, thorough and friendly
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
Fantastic Dr.
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.)
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Schumm. He communicated exceptionally well.
Dr. Schum does fantastic work. Thank you! The MA who checked me in also did a fantastic job! Even though this is an ENT clinic, she took my blood pressure properly, even checking that my feet were both flat. I tried to recruit her to my clinic.
Excellent care
Dr Shum is an incredibly impressive physician. He is kind and empathetic. He has a commanding and reassuring knowledge of current research and literature. I'm not very loyal to any of the other providers I have through Froedtert, but I would definitely stick with Dr. Shum no matter what!
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