Summary

Dr. Erik Summers is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 29 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, building a strong foundation for his career in internal medicine. His extensive experience has allowed him to develop expertise in managing complex medical conditions that require hospitalization.

Dr. Summers practices at multiple prestigious medical centers, including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and MUSC University Hospital and MUSC Health Ashley River Tower in Charleston, South Carolina. He focuses on treating serious respiratory conditions such as hypoxemia and respiratory failure. His expertise also extends to managing cerebral hypoxia, a critical condition affecting brain oxygen levels. Patients consistently rate Dr. Summers highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Erik Christian Summers has 4 locations

Musc University Hospital

171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425

Musc Health Ashley River Tower

25 Courtenay DrCharleston, SC 29425

Medical University Of South Carolina

171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

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29 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Winston Salem , NCHigh Point , NCWinston Salem , NCLyons , CO
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology School Of Medical Sciences Med School: Howard Univ College of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Erik Christian Summers has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Erik Christian Summers has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. Erik Christian Summers holds inactive and active medical licenses in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Summers' NPI number is 1235111642.

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