Transforming access
to specialty care
Now, Summus offers patients, families, and doctors simpler access to the expertise of top specialists, faster, more cost effectively, and through a more supportive, real person experience than ever before.
World-class medical expertise for Notre Dame employees
Summus provides fast, virtual access to world-class medical experts and our Summus MD team to help you and your family navigate and act on all health concerns. Notre Dame faculty and staff (who are on Notre Dame's medical plan), their spouses, children, and dependents are eligible to utilize Summus — at no cost to you.
Our Services
Consult with your
Summus MD
Consult with an
Expert Physician
Vetted Provider
Referrals
Every day, we help our members get to the best medical answers with speed and confidence
Meet our Summus MDs
The Mount Sinai Hospital
NYU Langone Medical Center
Access to the world's top medical experts
On-demand virtual consultations for your employees and their families
FAQ
*Please note that Summus is not an emergency medicine hotline. If you are facing an emergency health issue, visit the nearest emergency room.
Summus is an employer-paid service that gives you access to a powerful specialist physician network and medical advisory team, available by phone or video from anywhere in the world – across all health concerns. Our Summus MD medical advisory team is comprised of emergency medicine-trained physicians who help you navigate, understand, and act on your health concerns. Summus also provides virtual access to a curated network of leading doctors across 50+ US hospitals for expert insights on your health concerns. Summus is offered by your employer so you and your family can make medical decisions with confidence. Our service is fully confidential and is provided by your employer at no cost to you.
It's difficult and time consuming to handle a health issue - whether it is a new diagnosis, an ongoing health concern or chronic condition, or a complex and serious diagnosis. Summus provides timely access to medical experts to help you make the best decisions for your and your family's health.
There is no cost to you. Your employer has elected to cover the cost of all Summus services for you, your spouse/domestic partner, children and dependents.
Summus provides the following services to help you and your family make medical decisions with speed and confidence:
Summus MD Consultations — When you engage Summus, our first step to support you will be offering clinical guidance and navigation support from our team of Summus MDs, who are specialists in emergency and internal medicine. They will help you and your family work through your health questions and help you determine your best next steps. These appointments can result in Expert Consultations, as needed.
Expert Consultations — Summus offers in-depth consultations by video or voice with expert specialist physicians, with full advisory support from your Summus MD to help you become as educated as possible about your or your loved one’s health issue through direct conversations with top medical experts. Each Expert Consultation includes the following services:
- An initial intake call with a dedicated Summus MD, who is trained in emergency or internal medicine, to help you fully understand your diagnosis or health question.
- Collection of medical records and a prepared summary for your consulting specialist with full background on your medical history and condition.
- Preparation for your consultation with questions provided by your Summus MD to guide your consultation.
- A recommended match by your Summus MD matches you with a top medical expert for a virtual consultation.
- A personal, convenient consultation with a Summus-affiliated expert physician who will review your full case and medical history in advance of your consultation.
- Access for family members who are welcome to join your consultation through the Summus secure platform.
Vetted Physician Referrals — When you need to see a physician in person, our medical team will curate a list of vetted specialists for your consideration based on your personal preferences and insurance coverage.
Summus is available across any health condition or question.
Health Navigation
• Caregiver support
• Elder care navigation
• Finding the right in-plan specialist
• Taking the best approach for an upcoming specialist visit
• LGBTQ+ health
• Men’s health
• Women’s health
Preventive & Chronic Health
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Headaches and migraines
• High blood pressure and cholesterol
• Nutrition and weight management
• Pain management
• Pediatric development
• Reproductive health and fertility
• Thyroid conditions
Complex & Serious
• Alzheimer’s & dementia
• Autoimmune disorders
• Cancer
• COVID-19
• Heart disease
• High-risk pregnancy and complex pediatric conditions
• Spine and musculoskeletal conditions
• Neurologic disorders
• Obesity
• Spine and musculoskeletal conditions
Contact Summus if you are seeking guidance across any health condition or question. Summus provides timely access to medical experts to help you make the best decisions for your and your family's health.
*Please note, Summus is not an emergency medicine hotline. If you are facing an emergency health issue, please visit the nearest emergency room.
No travel is required. Summus enables you to consult by video or phone with leading US physicians from anywhere in the world, and within days.
The Summus team will identify medical records needed for your consulting physician's review and support you in collecting medical records and uploading them to our secure platform. You may access your case-related records at any time.
Summus is fully HIPAA-compliant and will protect your health privacy. We will store your case-related medical records and share them with your consulting physician only with your consent. Summus will not share your information with anyone at your employer or insurance company without your authorization.
Summus MDs are specialists in emergency and internal medicine who are on faculty at leading academic hospitals and trained at top institutions. They will help you and your family work through your health questions and create a path forward for your health concerns.
Summus-affiliated physicians are leaders in their respective fields, have thousands of hours of practical experience, are on the cutting edge of research and innovation, and are associated with the best medical institutions and practices. Doctors who join our network are vetted by our in-house medical team. Each physician is board-certified in his or her specialty. Today, the Summus network includes more than 4,600 doctors across 50+ top-ranked academic hospitals in the US.
Summus does not replace the relationship you have with your primary care doctor or treating physician. Generally, treating doctors are very open to receiving expertise from leading physicians in their field.
Speaking to a top medical expert through our Expert Consultation service is an easy, 5-step process:
- Step 1 — Contact Summus about any health question or concern online at https://www.summusglobal.com/notredame, by email at ND@summusglobal.com, or by phone at (+1) 917-565-8540.
- Step 2 — Summus MD Consultation — speak with a Summus MD to review your health concern, medical history, and preferences. We help gather all requisite medical information.
- Step 3 — Expert Matches — Your Summus MD will suggest specialists from our network based on the condition, your availability, and your preferences. You select an expert and we take care of the scheduling.
- Step 4 — Consultation Prep — Your Summus MD shares intake information with your chosen specialist ahead of your consultation, and provides you with a set of prepared questions to guide your consultation and address your concerns.
- Step 5 — Expert Consultation — You and the consulting specialist speak via video or phone from anywhere in the world.
Summus is not an emergency medicine hotline. If you are facing an urgent medical issue,please visit the nearest emergency room. If you are currently in the hospital and immediate medical attention is required, our Expert Consultation service is not available. Once your condition has stabilized and you are no longer in the hospital, Summus can connect you with a top medical expert to discuss your future treatment options.
We will not share your personal and medical information with anyone without your written consent, other than those necessary to help Summus deliver services to you, unless otherwise required by law or as stated in the Summus Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about Summus or would like more information, speak with your Human Resources representative, visit https://www.summusglobal.com/notredame, email your firm's point of contact at ND@summusglobal.com, or call Summus at (+1) 917-565-8540.
To activate your Summus account, please visit https://www.summusglobal.com/notredame and enter your Employee ID. Alternatively, you may email ND@summusglobal.com and a concierge will assist you.
Your spouse will need to activate their Summus account and add you as a family member. Once they have activated their account, they can set up a Summus login for you. This will allow you to sign into the Summus platform and start your own cases. Your spouse can activate their Summus account at https://www.summusglobal.com/notredame, or they may email ND@summusglobal.com and a concierge will assist.