
Languages Spoken: English, German
As a general urologist I see both men and women of all ages with a variety of different urologic complaints. I care for patients with most urologic disorders and have 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 Utah 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.
Clinical Locations
801-213-3200
Urology, Area E
801-213-2700
Fax: (801) 585-2891
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Urology |
Board Certification | American Board of Urology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5

Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2022
University Hospital
Dr. Summers was great.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2022
University Hospital
Dr Summers has seen me 3 years ago for this issue and has a great approach to it.
UofU Patient
November 14, 2022
University Hospital
Dr. Summers was extremely clear about options and listened to and discussed my concerns and questions.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2022
University Hospital
I saw Dr Summers for a second opinion. He was great. He gave me options and a plan. The first doctor just told me that we would need to remove my kidney.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2022
Farmington Health Center
Spent time to explain issues and answer questions.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
A well organized care system with communication amongst other caregivers in the appointment
UofU Patient
September 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
All EXCELLENT!
UofU Patient
September 14, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I liked Dr Summers. He was really good. My only comment is that he did seem a bit rushed, which is not his fault. My impression is that the U places quite an emphasis on productivity. I would have liked a full exam, which I didn't get due to time constraints, I am guessing.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Summers is a very good doctor, I have been seeing him for, I have been seeing him for four years and he's always showed very good concern for my health!
UofU Patient
July 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
He was a really nice and understanding Dr
UofU Patient
July 25, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very good with all I met with.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
A very painful procedure without adequate medication
UofU Patient
June 20, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Summers did an outstanding job regarding my RASP surgery. I highly recommend him as my expectations were more than met.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Absolutely extraordinary!
UofU Patient
June 12, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 25, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience
UofU Patient
May 11, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Summers is so thorough and helpful! He really cares and wants to help! I trust him!
UofU Patient
May 02, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Provider very knowledgeable at answering any questions
UofU Patient
April 25, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Summers was very informative and paid attention to my needs. I would highly recommend him.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Stephen Summers is exceptional. Superior skill and knowledge balanced with personableness and respect for the patient's questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
March 29, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
As I said before I finally felt like someone cared and knew what they were doin!
UofU Patient
March 22, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Stephen Summers is great. He listened well and took time to explain all options in detail and answered all my questions. Great rapport.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Doctor's spent 2.5 hours asking questions then explaining to myself & my wife, what my situation is. Dr. Summers & the assistant Dr took an ultra sound measuring my prostate, 106cm. Surgery options going over each one in great detail. Gave us his professional medical opinion regarding the ones he's preformed. Together after much consideration we chose RASP surgery with us gaining a clear understanding of the surgery pros & potential negatives. I'd give Dr. Summers his assistant doc & staff 9.8 out of 10.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The whole experience was excellent. I was called back immediately and the MA was gracious and efficient. I really like Dr Sommers. He is calm and considerate and took ample time to explain my options to me. He answered my questions patiently and thoughtfully.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Great job
UofU Patient
March 03, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Most of my experience was with Dr Summers and his nurse and experience was fantastic.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very professional
UofU Patient
February 25, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
During the visit, I was impressed by Dr. Summers caring attitude. His Nurse was so kind and helpful. I really thought I had found a caring urologist. Dr. Summers seemed to do a thorough job on the cystoscopy but the conversation sidetracked a few times so questions that could have been answered, didn't. At the end of the procedure, he said I probably should do a kidney ultrasound and CT scan at some point in the future. I explained I had several other procedures I also had to deal with so I would do as he suggested when I got past the other procedures as I am currently feeling overwhelmed with it all . He then told me to be sure and communicate with him on MyChart if I had any questions. Unfortunately, the day following the procedure I developed a bad UTI. I didn't know what to do so I purchased the d-mannose Dr. Summers suggested until I could get help. Because it was Presidents weekend, I couldn't find anyone to help. I sent a message to Dr. Summers with the questions I had and the concerns I had about developing a UTI after the procedure. I finally was able to speak with the urology resident on call. By then, I couldn't pass much urine and my kidney was very painful and I had a fever. The resident prescribed an antibiotic and asked me to go to the lab for a urine culture. But when I arrived at the Farmington lab, the person at the desk said it was closed until Monday morning. I felt very bad by then. Fist thing Monday morning I went back to the lab do leave a urine culture and was finally able to get my prescription.I still had heard nothing from Dr. Summers and in fact still haven't. When I tried calling on Tuesday, I was transferred to Xavier who told me just to take the antibiotic. This week has been difficult. I've been in a lot of pain post procedure; feel very frustrated that I developed a UTI after the procedure; and was never given the help I needed after I left Dr. Summers office. I have waited all week to hear from him or his staff but there has been nothing.
UofU Patient
February 15, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very well done and impressive.
As a general urologist I see both men and women of all ages with a variety of different urologic complaints. I care for patients with most urologic disorders and have 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 Utah 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.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Urology |
Board Certification | American Board of Urology |
Research Interests
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
- Kidney Calculi
- Resident Education
- Clinical Outcomes
Education History
Residency | University of Utah Urology Resident, 2015 |
Internship | University of Utah General Surgery Intern, 2011 |
Professional Medical | Medical College of Wisconsin Medicine M.D., 2010 |
Undergraduate | Idaho State University B.S., 2003 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- 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.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Summers, SJ, Anderson R (2018). Simple Prostatectomy for BPH: Surgeons demponstrate robotic approaches [Video]. Urology Times. Available: www.urologytimes.com.