Dr Christopher D. Summa, MD | Santa Cruz, CA | Orthopaedic Trauma

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Dr Summa graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1994. Dr Summa works in Santa Cruz, CA and specializes in Orthopaedic Trauma. Dr Summa is affiliated with Dominican Hospital, Watsonville Community Hospital and Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz.

accepting new patients
4.5

22 Ratings
32 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of New Mexico Health Sciences
7 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
1 office location

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I am a disabled vet and needed five cervicle fusions all at once....i could barely walk and quality of life was dismal....after surgery i am alive and well...quality of life is 100% better...thank you for my second chance.

October 19th, 2019

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I had L4-L5 reconstruction surgery in 2011, I have never yet found any quality of health , and Dr Summa, at one time helpful, has lost his ethics and standards: “Disheartened Patient.”

October 19th, 2018

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Dr Summa was able to diagnose and effectively treat what several other Dr missed! He saved me from 8 yrs of life limiting pain! forever greatful!!!!!!!

September 23rd, 2016

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Dr Summa is a fantastic surgeon! I had a spinal fusion surgery 2 years ago from my S-1 up to my T-4,. Corrected my 41 degree curvature and the chronic sciatica pain. Although I have limited bending ability, I'm glad I chose Dr. Summa to do this complicated surgery. He is a caring and wonderful Doctor.

September 6th, 2016

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I've had thirty surgeries on my body and have seen many a doctor. Dr. C. Suma has the best repoire with people, I've encountered in a long while. It was a pleasure to have consultation with this person. It's rare these days to get a nurse practitoner or doctor who is seems like you're working with a 'best friend.'

June 5th, 2015

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Dr Summa is great!!!!! THE back Dr for Monterey Bay area

April 7th, 2015

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My wife was diagnosed with an L1 vertebral compression fracture and referred to Dr. Summa. Dr. Summa is very kind and explained our options so we could understand them. We decided that a procedure called kyphoplast was a good option. Dr. Summa did the procedure and it took about 30 minutes. My wife was in horrible pain before the kyhpoplasty and was almost pain free after. Truely amazing! I cannot say enough nice things about Dr. Summa...

November 17th, 2012

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1661 Soquel Dr Ste DSanta Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 460-6042

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Dr Christopher D. Summa, MD	Dr. Ajinkya Anil Rane, MD	Dr. Christian Foglar, MD	Dr. Garin Gil Hecht, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.5 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (15 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
32 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks Spanish, German, Italian, English	Speaks English
Santa Cruz , CA	San Jose , CA	San Jose , CA	San Jose , CA
Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Universitaet Basel Medizinische Fakultaet	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Orthopaedic Trauma

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Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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University Of New Mexico Health Sciences

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University Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Does Dr Christopher Summa accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr Christopher Summa has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr Christopher Summa affiliated with?: Dr Christopher Summa is affiliated with Dominican Hospital, Watsonville Community Hospital, and Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz.
Where is Dr Christopher Summa's office located?: Dr Christopher Summa's office is located at 1661 Soquel Dr Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065.
Does Dr Christopher Summa accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr Christopher Summa accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr Christopher Summa speak?: Dr Christopher Summa speaks English and Spanish.

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