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Stephen J. Summers
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 227 reviews )

Stephen J. Summers, MD

Languages spoken: German, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Urology Clinic at U of U Hospital

Urology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025
  • Stephen Summers, MD 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 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.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 227 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Summers was kind and patient in explaining the procedures that I needed to return to health. I have been to two different doctors that were not able to find a solution for my painful kidney stones. They recommended Dr Summers as being the best in the field of urology. I am impressed with the kindness of him, his staff and his willingness to stay after hours to answer my questions and concerns. Excellent communication skills

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    Dr Summers was wonderful!

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Summers explained things very clearly and easy to understand and make a decision

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Extremely through explanation of recommendations for my specific issue. Gave options and his recommendation and also offered to set up/schedule for a second opinion if I wished. I have great confidence in him.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers is truly an outstanding physician. His knowledge, skills and patient care are excellent.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Summers is an excellent surgeon and treats patients with kindness and compassion. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Felt respected and hopeful that my needs would be met. Looking forward to progressing with dr summers.

    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 1 out of 5

    I would never recommend Dr. Sommers

    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He gave me a plan and hope for the future.

  • Stephen Summers, MD 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 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Summers SJ, Patel DP, Hamilton BD, Presson AP, Fisher MA, Lowrance WT, Southwick A (2015). An antimicrobial prophylaxis protocol using rectal swab cultures for transrectal prostate biopsy. World journal of urology, 33(12), 2001-7. (Read full publication)
    2. 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 N (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. (Read full publication)
    3. Summers SJ, Armstrong JM, Kaplan SA, Te AE, Le A, Heiner SM, Presson AP, Wei G, Hotaling J (2021). Reply by Authors. The Journal of urology, 205(4), 1132. (Read full publication)
    4. Summers SJ, Armstrong JM, Kaplan SA, Te AE, Le A, Heiner SM, Presson AP, Wei G, Hotaling J (2021). Male Voiding Behavior: Insight from 19,824 At-Home Uroflow Profiles. The Journal of urology, 205(4), 1126-1132. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Sperry BW, Summers S, Patel D, Garcia M, Bandeko (2021). A Practical Approach for Primary Care Practitioners to Evaluate and Manage Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Federal practitioner, 38(12), 573-581. (Read full publication)

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Summers, SJ, Anderson (2018). Simple Prostatectomy for BPH: Surgeons demponstrate robotic approaches.