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Board Certification
American Board of DermatologyPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 433 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
December 24, 2025MIDVALLEYShe's the BEST !!!!
November 29, 2025MIDVALLEYShe has been my dermatologist for years and she has always treated me with concern and kindness. She is very honest and upfront with me regarding my condition and listens to my concerns with time and understanding. I feel very comfortable talking about any issues I have.. SHE IS THE BEST!
November 27, 2025MIDVALLEYA very caring and professional doctor.
November 26, 2025MIDVALLEYI trust her.
November 26, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Summers has been very conscientious in listening to me, answering my questions and addressing my concerns. She is a true partner in care!
November 25, 2025MIDVALLEYReally appreciate Dr Summers caring and skill. She really works to get the best results possible.
November 13, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Erika Sommers was great. She was so kind and knowledgeable. She made a scary situation fun. I like her a lot.
November 06, 2025MIDVALLEYShe is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. Her great personality makes you feel very comfortable.
October 30, 2025MIDVALLEYWrong Doctor
October 30, 2025MIDVALLEYErika suggests what treatments may help me and why. Then we discuss it but I make the decision based on what I want and cost.
October 23, 2025MIDVALLEYErika Summers is the most thorough, careful, and expert provider of aesthetic dermatology I have been a patient of.
October 22, 2025MIDVALLEYShe worked very hard to accomplish all the things I needed done in an efficient careful mode. She was extremely nice and knowledgeable. Great physican in her field. D.Bateman
October 22, 2025MIDVALLEYListens, explains and is very technically skilled.
October 17, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers is very thorough.
October 16, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Summers listens carefully, explains things clearly, and makes a real effort to connect
October 16, 2025MIDVALLEYProfessional, caring, knowledgeable
October 15, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers was very attentive, kind, and understanding. She explained things very well and showed great interest in my concerns!
October 10, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers truly listens to what you need and provides sound advice to move forward with a healthcare plan. I've been very pleased with her and the procedures we've chosen.
October 09, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers is an excellent physician and wonderful person. She considers the ¿whole person¿ in her care.
October 02, 2025MIDVALLEYVery clearly explained options and made recommendations as to the procedure and what recovery would be.
September 30, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers is a very caring and supportive physician. I would recommend her!
September 19, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers & her staff are knowledgeable professionals. I appreciate their warm & positive demeanor.
September 10, 2025MIDVALLEYExcellent care
September 06, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers listened to my concerns and made my treatment as comfortable as possible.
August 26, 2025MIDVALLEYDr summers is always courteous and knows what is going on
August 20, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Summers was extremely caring about my situation. She took my concerns very seriously and made an extra effort to make sure they were addressed.
August 07, 2025MIDVALLEYShe's great
August 06, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Summers listens to your concerns and provides the best options for treatment.
July 17, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers is extremely meticulous and I feel relieved every time she performs a thorough annual skin examination ensuring no issues are going undetected. Thank you!
July 17, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers always spends a great deal of time with me, carefully assessing potential problems and remedying them if needed.
July 16, 2025MIDVALLEYErika was great! She is clearly very knowledgeable in her field and explains things very well. She was kind, attentive, and made me feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend her!
July 16, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers is always extremely thorough and informative. She is not on my current insurance plan but I continue to see her because of my faith in her as a doctor.
July 13, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers is extremely knowledgeable and caring. I trust her and feel that I am under the best of care from Dr. Summers and her team. She listens, understands and proposes smart solutions for the patient. Dr. Summers and her team are really the best of the best out there!
July 12, 2025MIDVALLEYI have been seeing Dr. Summers since 2017 and I would not go back if I didn't trust her decisions and skill. She has helped me feel confident and positive about how I look and come across appearance wise. I am grateful.
July 09, 2025MIDVALLEYShe explains things carefully, clearly communicates possibilities and opinions. She listens to me and respects my decisions.
June 12, 2025MIDVALLEYI feel Dr. Summers is a very competent doctor. She addresses my problem efficiently, and gave me a reasonable follow up program. Thank you Dr. Summers!
June 12, 2025MIDVALLEYprofessional, personal, informative
June 12, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers was so kind and knowledgeable! I appreciated that she took the time to explain care options and to explain the pros and cons of each. I would highly recommend her to others!
June 05, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Summers is amazing. She takes time to care for you and is gentle and knowledgeable.
June 04, 2025MIDVALLEYShe was very professional and insightful.
May 29, 2025MIDVALLEYI would have given her an excellent rating but it wasn't available.
May 23, 2025MIDVALLEYBest dermatologist ever. I feel safe and know i am in the best hands and under the best care with Dr. Summers. She really understands and is an amazing dermatologist! Highly recommend
May 23, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Summers was very knowledgeable and patient.
May 15, 2025MIDVALLEYVery thorough, considerate, informing.
May 15, 2025MIDVALLEYFriendly care with time to answer questions, explain procedure.
May 13, 2025MIDVALLEYlove dr summers and have been seeing her for several years
May 12, 2025MIDVALLEYShe is wonderful
May 07, 2025MIDVALLEYAbsolutely great
May 06, 2025MIDVALLEYHighly recommend Dr Summers for any of skin concerns. She took the time to listen to me and to explain. She is very friendly and cant recommend her enough!
May 01, 2025MIDVALLEYPersonal, professional, listens well and really understands my concerns.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Dermatology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of DermatologyEducation history
Residency Dermatology - University of Utah Resident Residency Internal Medicine - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Resident Professional Medical Medicine, Summa Cum Laude - University of Maryland School of Medicine M.D. Undergraduate Biology, Magna Cum Laude - Georgetown University, College of Arts and Sciences B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Pamatmat JJ, Gonzalez CD, Euwer R, Summers E, Smart D, Goff HW (2021). Novel use of poly-L-lactic acid filler for the treatment of facial cutaneous atrophy in patients with connective tissue disease. J Cosmet Dermatol, 20(11), 3462-3466. (Read full publication)
- Noe MH, Rosenbach M, Hubbard RA, Mostaghimi A, Cardones AR, Chen JK, Cotliar J, Davis MDP, Dominguez A, Fox LP, Hughey LC, Kaffenberger BH, Kroshinsky D, Kwong BY, Miller DD, Musiek A, Ortega-Loayza AG, Sharon VR, Shinkai K, Summers EM, Wanat KA, Wetter DA, Worswick S, Margolis DJ, Gelfand JM, Micheletti RG (2020). Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for In-Hospital Mortality Among Patients With Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-ABCD-10. JAMA Dermatol, 155(4), 448-454. (Read full publication)
- Micheletti RG, Chiesa-Fuxench Z, Noe MH, Stephen S, Aleshin M, Agarwal A, Boggs J, Cardones AR, Chen JK, Cotliar J, Davis MDP, Dominguez A, Fox LP, Gordon S, Hamrick R, Ho B, Hughey LC, Jones LM, Kaffenberger BH, Kindley K, Kroshinsky D, Kwong BY, Miller DD, Mostaghimi A, Musiek A, Ortega-Loayza AG, Patel R, Posligua A, Rani M, Saluja S, Sharon VR, Shinkai K, John JS, Strickland N, Summers EM, Sun N, Wanat KA, Wetter DA, Worswick S, Yang C, Margolis DJ, Gelfand JM, Rosenbach M (2018). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 377 Adult Patients from the United States. J Invest Dermatol, 138(11), 2315-2321. (Read full publication)
- Saluja SS, Walker ML, Summers EM, Tristani-Firouzi P, Smart DR (2017). Safety of non-ablative fractional laser for acne scars within 1 month after treatment with oral isotretinoin: A randomized split-face controlled trial. Lasers Surg Med, 49(10), 886-890. (Read full publication)
- Summers EM, Blickenstaff NR, Coman GC, Martins TB, Hill HR, Sontheimer RD (2017). A pilot study evaluating biomarker development for drug-induced chronic eczematous eruptions of aging individuals. Ann Transl Med, 5(20), 393. (Read full publication)
- Curtis JA, Christensen LC, Paine AR, Collins Brummer G, Summers EM, Cochran AL, Petersen MJ, Hull CM (2016). Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis treatments: An Internet survey. J Am Acad Dermatol, 74(2), 379-80. (Read full publication)
- Hawkes JE, Karavan M, Bowen AR, Summers EM (2014). Non-uraemic calciphylaxis and pancreatic cancer: a previously unreported association. Br J Dermatol.
- Summers EM, Bingham CS, Dahle KW, Sweeney C, Ying J, Sontheimer RD (2013). Chronic eczematous eruptions in the aging: further support for an association with exposure to calcium channel blockers. JAMA Dermatol, 149(7), 814-8. (Read full publication)
- Wong JW, Summers EM, Taylor MB, Harris RM (2011). Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus treated with a combination erbium/CO2 laser: a case and brief review. Dermatol Online J, 17(9), 10. (Read full publication)
- Summers E, Samadashwily G, Florell SR (2011). A unique presentation of an Epstein-Barr virus-associated natural killer/T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder in a white male adolescent. Arch Dermatol, 147(2), 216-20. (Read full publication)
- Summers EM, Kendrick CG (2008). Primary localized cutaneous nodular amyloidosis and CREST syndrome: a case report and review of the literature. Cutis, 82(1), 55-9. (Read full publication)
Letter
- Hawkes JE, Karavan M, Bowen AR, Summers EM (2014). Nonuraemic calciphylaxis and pancreatic cancer: a previously unreported association. [Letter to the editor]. Br J Dermatol, 171(5), 1247-8. (Read full publication)
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