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Dr. Christopher Summa, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
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Dr. Christopher Summa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Soquel, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Soquel, CA.
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Dr. Summa graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Soquel, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Summa currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Summa has experience treating conditions like Scoliosis, Spine Deformities, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Sciatica and Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Summa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Summa also speaks Spanish. Dr. Summa is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Scoliosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Vertebroplasty
Disc Replacement
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Sciatica
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Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Radiculopathy
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Pathological Spine Fracture
Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spondylitis
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Spinal Discectomy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Piriformis Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Low Back Pain
Sacrum Disorders
Bursitis
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Osteopenia
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Coccygeal Pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Broken Neck
Joint Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis of Hip
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hip Dysplasia
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Miner's Knee
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection

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  • Tandem PPO
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    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Access Plus HMO
  • SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
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    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Choice POS II
  • Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    High Performance Network HPN
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO

Locations

  1. 1 J. Talisman Pomeroy IV M.D.
    3035 N Main St, Soquel, CA 95073
  2. 2 Office
    1661 Soquel Dr Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  3. 3 Dominican Hospital
    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Languages Spoken
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Summa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Summa's profile.

Dr. Summa frequently treats the following conditions: Scoliosis, Spine Deformities, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Sciatica and Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Summa, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of New Mexico Health Science Center
    1995
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    2000
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

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