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Dr. Christopher Summa, MD

Dr. Christopher Summa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Soquel, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Watsonville Community Hospital and Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

3035 N Main St Soquel, CA 95073

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Dr. Summa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Summa

4.1
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I had 2 excellent surgeries with Dr Summa
Dr Summa is a highly skilled and delicate surgeon.I have had 2 surgeries with him now, a laminotomy foraminotomy of my L5- S1, in which all my symptoms were gone upon awakening after surgery and I was off pain, meds in two days and up and about.After that, I had a fusion of C5 -6, again, my symptoms were relieved upon awakening and I was off pain meds in about five days. I feel terrific.He is a very kind and A good listener and a good explainer. I would highly recommend him to anybody who needs spine surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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The Best
I've seen many orthopedic and neurosurgeons and Dr. Summa is the best. He did a very difficult lumbar fusion for me in 2012 and I am now seeing him for a serious neck problem. After seeing 2 surgeons at Stanford for this same problem, I can't express how happy I am to be back with a doctor I can completely trust. I am frankly shocked to see anything negative about him here..
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn Maguire – Jan 29, 2025
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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!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Anderson in San Jose, CA – Aug 08, 2017
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I have have nine surgeries over the years, I have had multiple procedures done at Stanford and UCSF, I have seen many specialists not only at all of the above facilitys but, locally as well. The point being, Dr. Suma is definitely one of the most conscientious, kind, grounded and more importantly is a excellent surgeons I have ever seen. Ask any medical professional or patient for that matter, in town and they will tell you, we are lucky to have Dr. Suma in Santa Cruz county. Love the guy..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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John F. Hunter in Santa Cruz, CA – Feb 03, 2017
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I've had several surgeries w/ Dr Summa and I've no complaints. Always felt informed and comfortable after we both discuss the situation. Been through a lot w Dr and Surgeries and came out pleased given the circumstances.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
29 others found this helpful
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ROBERT DOWNING in Capitola, California – Apr 13, 2016
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Dr. Christopher Summa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Soquel, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Watsonville Community Hospital and Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Massacusetts-amherst

    2018

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of New Mexico Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

J. Talisman Pomeroy IV M.D.3035 N Main St Soquel, CA 95073
1
(831) 761-8682
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz2900 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95065
2
(831) 477-2300

Practice

Sutter Santa Cruz Neuroscience1661 Soquel Dr Ste F Santa Cruz, CA 95065
3
(831) 460-6042
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