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Erika Summers
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 459 reviews )

Erika Summers, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Center Dermatology

Dermatology
Murray
801-581-2955

  • Erika M. Summers, MD has a specialized expertise in laser and aesthetic dermatology. She is the Director at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Department of Dermatology's Division of Cosmetic Dermatology. She trains the medical staff and aestheticians in the cosmetic division to provide safe and cutting-edge treatment for her patients. She creates comprehensive treatment plans for her patients incorporating neuromodulators (e.g. Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport), fillers (e.g. Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Silikon, Bellafill), and lasers (e.g. fractional CO2, Fraxel Dual, pulsed dye laser, IPL, Picosure) to treat aging, acne scars, rosacea, vascular malformations, and photodamage with non-surgical techniques. She also performs sclerotherapy to treat spider veins on the legs and is adept with CO2 resurfacing for acne scars, traumatic scars, and reversal of signs of aging. Dr. Summers trains the Dermatology residents at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah in the cosmetic portion of their curriculum involving filler and neuromodulator injections, as well as lasers. In 2014 she received a prestigious Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award to train with two of the leading laser specialists in the United States.



    In addition, Dr. Summers is Director of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Inpatient Dermatology Service at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, overseeing the residents in caring for hospitalized patients with complex or life-threatening dermatologic conditions. She also enjoys caring for general dermatology and medical dermatology patients in her clinics.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 459 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    July 17, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers is extremely meticulous and I feel relieved every time she performs a thorough annual skin examination ensuring no issues are going undetected. Thank you!

    July 17, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers always spends a great deal of time with me, carefully assessing potential problems and remedying them if needed.

    July 16, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Erika was great! She is clearly very knowledgeable in her field and explains things very well. She was kind, attentive, and made me feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend her!

    July 16, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers is always extremely thorough and informative. She is not on my current insurance plan but I continue to see her because of my faith in her as a doctor.

    July 13, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers is extremely knowledgeable and caring. I trust her and feel that I am under the best of care from Dr. Summers and her team. She listens, understands and proposes smart solutions for the patient. Dr. Summers and her team are really the best of the best out there!

    July 12, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I have been seeing Dr. Summers since 2017 and I would not go back if I didn't trust her decisions and skill. She has helped me feel confident and positive about how I look and come across appearance wise. I am grateful.

    July 09, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She explains things carefully, clearly communicates possibilities and opinions. She listens to me and respects my decisions.

    June 12, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I feel Dr. Summers is a very competent doctor. She addresses my problem efficiently, and gave me a reasonable follow up program. Thank you Dr. Summers!

    June 12, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    professional, personal, informative

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  • Erika M. Summers, MD has a specialized expertise in laser and aesthetic dermatology. She is the Director at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Department of Dermatology's Division of Cosmetic Dermatology. She trains the medical staff and aestheticians in the cosmetic division to provide safe and cutting-edge treatment for her patients. She creates comprehensive treatment plans for her patients incorporating neuromodulators (e.g. Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport), fillers (e.g. Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Silikon, Bellafill), and lasers (e.g. fractional CO2, Fraxel Dual, pulsed dye laser, IPL, Picosure) to treat aging, acne scars, rosacea, vascular malformations, and photodamage with non-surgical techniques. She also performs sclerotherapy to treat spider veins on the legs and is adept with CO2 resurfacing for acne scars, traumatic scars, and reversal of signs of aging. Dr. Summers trains the Dermatology residents at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah in the cosmetic portion of their curriculum involving filler and neuromodulator injections, as well as lasers. In 2014 she received a prestigious Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award to train with two of the leading laser specialists in the United States.



    In addition, Dr. Summers is Director of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Inpatient Dermatology Service at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, overseeing the residents in caring for hospitalized patients with complex or life-threatening dermatologic conditions. She also enjoys caring for general dermatology and medical dermatology patients in her clinics.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology

    Education history

    Residency Dermatology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine, Summa Cum Laude - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Maryland School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology, Magna Cum Laude - Georgetown ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ, College of Arts and Sciences B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Pamatmat JJ, Gonzalez CD, Euwer R, Summers E, Smart D, Goff HW (2021). Novel use of poly-L-lactic acid filler for the treatment of facial cutaneous atrophy in patients with connective tissue disease. J Cosmet Dermatol, 20(11), 3462-3466. ()
    2. Noe MH, Rosenbach M, Hubbard RA, Mostaghimi A, Cardones AR, Chen JK, Cotliar J, Davis MDP, Dominguez A, Fox LP, Hughey LC, Kaffenberger BH, Kroshinsky D, Kwong BY, Miller DD, Musiek A, Ortega-Loayza AG, Sharon VR, Shinkai K, Summers EM, Wanat KA, Wetter DA, Worswick S, Margolis DJ, Gelfand JM, Micheletti RG (2020). Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for In-Hospital Mortality Among Patients With Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-ABCD-10. JAMA Dermatol, 155(4), 448-454. ()
    3. Micheletti RG, Chiesa-Fuxench Z, Noe MH, Stephen S, Aleshin M, Agarwal A, Boggs J, Cardones AR, Chen JK, Cotliar J, Davis MDP, Dominguez A, Fox LP, Gordon S, Hamrick R, Ho B, Hughey LC, Jones LM, Kaffenberger BH, Kindley K, Kroshinsky D, Kwong BY, Miller DD, Mostaghimi A, Musiek A, Ortega-Loayza AG, Patel R, Posligua A, Rani M, Saluja S, Sharon VR, Shinkai K, John JS, Strickland N, Summers EM, Sun N, Wanat KA, Wetter DA, Worswick S, Yang C, Margolis DJ, Gelfand JM, Rosenbach M (2018). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 377 Adult Patients from the United States. J Invest Dermatol, 138(11), 2315-2321. ()
    4. Saluja SS, Walker ML, Summers EM, Tristani-Firouzi P, Smart DR (2017). Safety of non-ablative fractional laser for acne scars within 1 month after treatment with oral isotretinoin: A randomized split-face controlled trial. Lasers Surg Med, 49(10), 886-890. ()
    5. Summers EM, Blickenstaff NR, Coman GC, Martins TB, Hill HR, Sontheimer RD (2017). A pilot study evaluating biomarker development for drug-induced chronic eczematous eruptions of aging individuals. Ann Transl Med, 5(20), 393. ()
    6. Curtis JA, Christensen LC, Paine AR, Collins Brummer G, Summers EM, Cochran AL, Petersen MJ, Hull CM (2016). Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis treatments: An Internet survey. J Am Acad Dermatol, 74(2), 379-80. ()
    7. Hawkes JE, Karavan M, Bowen AR, Summers EM (2014). Non-uraemic calciphylaxis and pancreatic cancer: a previously unreported association. Br J Dermatol.
    8. Summers EM, Bingham CS, Dahle KW, Sweeney C, Ying J, Sontheimer RD (2013). Chronic eczematous eruptions in the aging: further support for an association with exposure to calcium channel blockers. JAMA Dermatol, 149(7), 814-8. ()
    9. Wong JW, Summers EM, Taylor MB, Harris RM (2011). Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus treated with a combination erbium/CO2 laser: a case and brief review. Dermatol Online J, 17(9), 10. ()
    10. Summers E, Samadashwily G, Florell SR (2011). A unique presentation of an Epstein-Barr virus-associated natural killer/T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder in a white male adolescent. Arch Dermatol, 147(2), 216-20. ()
    11. Summers EM, Kendrick CG (2008). Primary localized cutaneous nodular amyloidosis and CREST syndrome: a case report and review of the literature. Cutis, 82(1), 55-9. ()

    Letter

    1. Hawkes JE, Karavan M, Bowen AR, Summers EM (2014). Nonuraemic calciphylaxis and pancreatic cancer: a previously unreported association. [Letter to the editor]. Br J Dermatol, 171(5), 1247-8. ()

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