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Stephen J. Summers
( out of 132 reviews )

Stephen J. Summers, MD

Languages spoken: English, German

Clinical Locations

Farmington ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital

Urology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-2700

  • As a general urologist, I, Dr. Stephen Summers specializes in both men and women with a variety of different urologic conditions. I care for patients with most urologic disorders and have a special interest in the management of benign prostate diseases, complicated kidney stones, and minimally invasive procedures. I perform multiple procedures to treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) including Urolift, Rezum, TUIP, TURP, Greenlight PVP, and robotic simple prostatectomy. I am a national leader in having completed hundreds of robotic simple prostatectomies for prostates greater 100 grams. I regularly perform Urolift and Rezum procedures in the office and thereby improve patient access, reduce cost, and achieve excellent outcomes.

    I participate in clinical research specific to male voiding dysfunction and the use of remote patient data monitoring. I am the co-investigator on an NIH grant researching better ways to implement this technology as it relates to uroflowmetry. I am involved in resident education as well as the mentorship of medical students interested in urology. As the Co-Director for the new Genitourinary Medicine Fellowship, I am excited to help change the way office-based urology is practiced and improve patient access for urologic care.

    As the Adult Urology Clinic Medical Director, I collaborate with our specialists to provide excellent clinical care across our multiple clinical sites. Currently I see patients at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah main campus and Farmington ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center. I also have an appointment at the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Center and perform surgeries there several days per month.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 132 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    September 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Kind , thorough , good communication skills , Knowedgable and compassionate . He took time to hear me out and very clearly explained treatment options . Would recommend him strongly to any one needing a urologist

    September 25, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Summers was happy about the results of the surgery and the aftermath. We have every confidence in him.

    September 17, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. summers is the best!

    September 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I completely trust Dr. Summers with my care. He carefully considers the best options for my care and communicates those choices in a way that I can easily understand. I truly feel that he has my best interest in mind with regard to my care. His skill as a surgeon has genuinely changed my life for the better!

    September 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Stephen Summers is the most outstanding doctor in Utah. He is very intelligent and well trained to do robotic surgery. He saved my husband life when another urologist told my husband he had only one year to live. He also is very caring and very thorough in his diagnosis and care. He addresses everything you need to have answers for. I have high respect for him.

    September 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was kind, patient, informative. You had a very gentle confidence about what he was capable of doing.

    September 09, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Summers is a great doctor. I trust his expertise and knowledge me with care and respect.

    September 09, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Summers was very invested in helping me to understand my issue, and in outlining the pros and cons of the various surgical options that I could decide from. I felt very comfortable and confident that I could make an informed decision about my future care.

    September 09, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    This was my first meeting with Dr Summers and I found him very pleasant and personable. He seems be quite knowledgeable in his field of practice and I would gladly continue to work with him if required.

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  • As a general urologist, I, Dr. Stephen Summers specializes in both men and women with a variety of different urologic conditions. I care for patients with most urologic disorders and have a special interest in the management of benign prostate diseases, complicated kidney stones, and minimally invasive procedures. I perform multiple procedures to treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) including Urolift, Rezum, TUIP, TURP, Greenlight PVP, and robotic simple prostatectomy. I am a national leader in having completed hundreds of robotic simple prostatectomies for prostates greater 100 grams. I regularly perform Urolift and Rezum procedures in the office and thereby improve patient access, reduce cost, and achieve excellent outcomes.

    I participate in clinical research specific to male voiding dysfunction and the use of remote patient data monitoring. I am the co-investigator on an NIH grant researching better ways to implement this technology as it relates to uroflowmetry. I am involved in resident education as well as the mentorship of medical students interested in urology. As the Co-Director for the new Genitourinary Medicine Fellowship, I am excited to help change the way office-based urology is practiced and improve patient access for urologic care.

    As the Adult Urology Clinic Medical Director, I collaborate with our specialists to provide excellent clinical care across our multiple clinical sites. Currently I see patients at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah main campus and Farmington ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center. I also have an appointment at the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Center and perform surgeries there several days per month.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology

    Education history

    Residency Urology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Resident
    General Surgery - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Idaho State ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Summers SJ, Armstrong JM, Kaplan SA, Te AE, Le A, Heiner SM, Presson AP, Wei G, Hotaling JM (2020). Male Voiding Behavior: Insight from 19,824 At-Home Uroflow Profiles. J Urol, 205(4), 1126-1132. ()
    2. Summers SJ, Armstrong JM, Kaplan SA, Te AE, Le A, Heiner SM, Presson AP, Wei G, Hotaling JM (2021). Reply by Authors. J Urol, 205(4), 1132. ()
    3. Kirshenbaum EJ, Zhao LC, Myers JB, Elliott SP, Vanni AJ, Baradaran N, Erickson BA, Buckley JC, Voelzke BB, Granieri MA, Summers SJ, Breyer BN, Dash A, Weinberg A, Alsikafi NF (2018). Patency and Incontinence Rates After Robotic Bladder Neck Reconstruction for Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis and Recalcitrant Bladder Neck Contractures: The Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons Experience. Urology, 118, 227-233. ()
    4. Summers SJ, Patel DP, Hamilton BD, Presson AP, Fisher MA, Lowrance WT, Southwick AW (2015). An antimicrobial prophylaxis protocol using rectal swab cultures for transrectal prostate biopsy. World J Urol, 33(12), 2001-7. ()

    Review

    1. Sperry BW, Summers S, Patel D, Garcia M, Bandeko C (2021). A Practical Approach for Primary Care Practitioners to Evaluate and Manage Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. [Review]. Fed Pract, 38(12), 573-581. ()

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Summers, SJ, Anderson R (2018). Simple Prostatectomy for BPH: Surgeons demponstrate robotic approaches [Video]. Urology Times. Available: www.urologytimes.com.

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