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Dr. Stephen Summers, MD
General Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Stephen Summers, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Chula Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Summers, MD is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, CA.
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Dr. Summers graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Summers, MD is a General Surgeon in Chula Vista, CA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Summers has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Summers's office accepts new patients. Dr. Summers also speaks Spanish. Dr. Summers is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lipomas
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ileus
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Ventral Hernia
Breast Lump
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Breast Cancer
Mastectomy
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Colectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pilonidal Cyst
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medi-Cal
  • HealthSmart
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
  • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
  • Health Net
  • Self Pay
  • Indemnity Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Care 1st Health Plan
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Net of California
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Summers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Summers's profile.

Dr. Summers frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Summers, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Coronado Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Summers, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

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