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Dr. Christopher Summa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
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Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Soquel, CA.
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Dr. Christopher Summa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Soquel, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Soquel, CA.

About

Dr. Summa graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Soquel, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Summa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Summa has experience treating conditions like Scoliosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Summa received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Summa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Summa also speaks Spanish. Dr. Summa is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Scoliosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Scoliosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Scoliosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Disc Replacement
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Thoracic Stenosis
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondromalacia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lupus
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Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Premium
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO

Locations

  1. 1 J. Talisman Pomeroy Iv M.d.
    3035 N Main St, Soquel, CA 95073
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 761-8682
  2. 2 Dominican Hospital
    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 460-6042
  3. 3 Sutter Health Santa Cruz Neurosurgery
    1661 Soquel Dr Ste F, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 460-6042

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4.0
Based on 16 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Aug 08, 2017
I got opinions from 3 different highly rated orthopedic surgeons for bad lower back pain. All recommended spinal fusion. I went to Dr Summa as my 4th opinion. He reviewed the other doctor's write-ups, my X-ray & MRI and said "I don't think the pain is coming from your back? I think it's your right hip!" Sure enough, I went to an ortho hip doctor & he confirmed I had a labral tear, bone spurs, and a compacted bursa. I'm now pain free. Dr Summa is an honest doctor - thank you Dr. Summa!
Anderson in San Jose, CA — Aug 08, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of New Mexico Health Science Center
    1995
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Summa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Summa's profile.

Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Summa, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA