Dr. Christopher D. Summa, MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Christopher D. Summa, MD

Orthopedist

5/5(20)
1661 Soquel Dr Suite F Santa Cruz California, 95065
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5/5

About

Dr. Christopher Summa is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Summa specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Summa tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

University of New Mexico

Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1994

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local lecturing and public speaking. -

Internships

  • University of New Mexico

Fellowships

  • University of New Mexico

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Christopher attributes his success to putting his patients first.

Hobbies / Sports

  • cycling, wind surfing, surfing

Favorite professional publications

  • The Spine Journal

Dr. Christopher D. Summa, MD's Practice location

The Spine Clinic of Monterey Bay

1661 Soquel Dr Suite F -
Santa Cruz, California 95065
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New patients: 831-465-8680

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Patient Experience with Dr. Summa


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Dr. Christopher D. Summa, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 20 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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