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Christopher D. Summa, M.D.

4.9/5

Christopher D. Summa, M.D.

Spine Surgery

Accepting new patients

1661 Soquel Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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About Dr. Summa

LanguagesEnglish

GenderMale

Ages treatedAll ages

Uses My Health Online for scheduling and messaging

Professional highlights

The North American Spine Society, American College of Spine Surgery, AO Spine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Society of Lateral Access Surgery, and many local medical and surgical societies.

Education and training

Medical school: University of New Mexico

Internship: University of New Mexico

Residency: University of New Mexico Hospital

Fellowship: University of Washington - Harborview Medical Center, Orthopaedic Spine and Neurosurgery

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Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz

Medical groups

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

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