Dr. Thomas L Summer MD
Surgeon
1345 Unity Pl Suite 235 Lafayette IN, 47905About
Dr. Thomas Summer is a general surgeon practicing in Lafayette, IN. Dr. Summer specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Summer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Diarrhea
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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