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Stephen J. Summers
( out of 132 reviews )

Stephen J. Summers, MD

Languages spoken: English, German

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê 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 University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê main campus and Farmington Health 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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    July 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr SUMMERS WAS VERY THOROUGH, VERY PROFESSIONAL VERY PERSONABLE AND EXPLAINED MY SITUATION WITH CLARITY.

    July 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very thorough explanation of treatment choices. Took the time to really explain the differences of the various options.

    July 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    There is a reason I insist on seeing Dr. Summers and his staff, including his interns. They listen. They ask the right questions and answer mine to my satisfaction. Walked out with a game plan.

    July 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Summers is personable and highly competent, and he was very good at explaining what he was seeing and including me in decisions as to how to treat my issue. I would highly recommend him.

    June 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Knowledgeable and very helpful. Clear communicator and included me in decision making

    June 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Summers is very personable and funny. I appreciated the way he treated everyone in the room as his equal rather than acting like he was more important that then.

    May 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Thank you for treating me with respect and taking care of my needs. All is well and I feel good.

    May 25, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Summers is very knowledgeable and caring. He listens to me and explains things in a way I can understand. He is willing to take the time to address my issues.

    May 25, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Stephen Summers is very pleasant and knowlegeable. He took care of all of my concerns/questions during the visit.

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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 University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê main campus and Farmington Health 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 - University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Resident
    General Surgery - University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Idaho State University 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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