Royce Sumayo, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Areas of Interest/specialization

Ultrasound peripheral joint (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow), tendon and nerve intervention
Fluoroscopic guided spinal intervention (epidural, nerve root block, facet)
Nonsurgical spine, peripheral joint, and orthopedic treatments
Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine
Diagnostic ultrasound for joints and tendons
OrthoBiologics/Regenerative Medicine

Education

Undergraduate: The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Graduate: Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus, Phoenix, AZ
Medical Degree: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Internship: Abrazo Transitional Year, Phoenix, AZ
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
Fellowship: Interventional Spine & Musculoskeletal Medicine, Jordan-Young Institute, Virginia Beach, VA

Awards and Honors

Academic Chief Resident 2023-2024
Penn State Exceptional Teaching Recognition
The University of Arizona Wildcat Excellence Award
Asian American Faculty Staff & Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient

Professional Associations

International Pain and Spine Intervention Society
North American Spine Society
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Association of Academic Physiatrists
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Family & Personal Interest

Dr. Sumayo and his family live in Virginia Beach. They enjoy many aspects of the outdoors including swimming at the beach, walking with their bloodhound, hiking, camping as well as traveling to new places. On his free time, he also enjoys music, weightlifting, basketball, snowboarding, staying active and supporting his Arizona sports teams.