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Dr. James Summers, DO

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Dr. James Summers, DO is a General Surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID.
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Dr. James Summers, DO

General Surgery* Age 42
Idaho Falls, ID
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. James Summers, DO is a General Surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID.

About

Dr. Summers graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at University of Kansas School of Medicine.Dr. James Summers, DO is a General Surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID and has 13 years experience. Dr. Summers currently practices at Steele Lake Specialty and are affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Dr. Summers has experience treating conditions like Burn Injuries and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Summers received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Summers' office accepts new patients. Dr. Summers is board certified in General Surgery.

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Burn Injuries
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Burn Injuries
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Burn Injuries
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenal Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Steele Lake Specialty
    3200 Channing Way Ste A206, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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May 09, 2018
Dr. Summers is an up to date surgeon, besides being a real nice guy that you can talk to. i felt that i was in good hands form our first meeting and that has proved to be the case during treatment.
Steve in Idaho Falls — May 09, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    2016
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Summers, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Summers' profile.

Dr. Summers frequently treats the following conditions: Burn Injuries and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Summers, DO is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Summers, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

    3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID