Ms. Heidi S. Summers MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5837 221st Place Southeast Issaquah Washington, 98027About
Heidi S. Summers, MD, is currently on staff at River Valley Psychological Services based out of the state of Washington. Dr. Summers is a psychiatrist of nearly a decade and vast experience in the field. Dr. Summers speaks locally, conducts Grand Rounds, and is on staff at the University of Arizona; educating medical students on women's mental health. Dr. Summers has particular clinical interest in general psychiatry and women's mental health, partially involving psychiatric disorders associated with the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and the postpartum periods.
Education and Training
University of Washington
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Locally lectures on Women's Mental Health at University of AZ -
- Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Working with an amazing therapist, Dr. Barbara Pritchard, who influenced her tremendously and the healing work she does with holistic medicine, acupuncture, working open-mindedly with her patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family time, yoga, water color art
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
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