Stephen J. Summers
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 270 reviews )

Stephen J. Summers, MD

Languages spoken: English, German

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025
801-213-3200
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Urology Clinic at U of U Hospital

Urology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-213-2700
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  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 270 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    October 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    It was our first meeting. I was impressed with this focus and clarity and energy. He comes highly recommended and I liked him very much.

    October 12, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers is a good listener, appeared especially well informed and got right to the issues at hand. Having had a long term health concern It was essential for me to understand treatment options, and limitations, applicable to my situation. I felt understood and aware of my alternatives. The written summary of our consult was especially helpful and I felt as if I could provide follow up comments to a listening ear.

    October 05, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kind, knowledgeable and a wonderful bedside manner.

    September 29, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    DR STEPHEN SUMMERS IS BRILLIANT AND REALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST UROLOGIST IN UTAH.

    September 28, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Summers proved to be very forthcoming with me. He answered all my questions without making me feel like I was uninformed.

    September 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is the best

    September 01, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He really took time to explain things to me

    August 30, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

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

    August 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Superb md

  • 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

    Residency Urology - University of Utah Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate 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. (Read full publication)
    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. (Read full publication)
    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. (Read full publication)
    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. (Read full publication)

    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. (Read full publication)

    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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