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Stephen J. Summers
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 289 reviews )

Stephen J. Summers, MD

Languages spoken: English, German

Clinical Locations

Farmington ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

Urology Clinic at U of U Hospital

Urology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-2700

  • Stephen Summers, MD specializes in both men and women with a variety of different urologic conditions. I care for patients with most urologic disorders and have a special interest in the management of benign prostate diseases, complicated kidney stones, and minimally invasive procedures. I perform multiple procedures to treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) including Urolift, Rezum, TUIP, TURP, Greenlight PVP, and robotic simple prostatectomy. I am a national leader in having completed hundreds of robotic simple prostatectomies for prostates greater 100 grams. I regularly perform Urolift and Rezum procedures in the office and thereby improve patient access, reduce cost, and achieve excellent outcomes.

    I participate in clinical research specific to male voiding dysfunction and the use of remote patient data monitoring. I am the co-investigator on an NIH grant researching better ways to implement this technology as it relates to uroflowmetry. I am involved in resident education as well as the mentorship of medical students interested in urology. As the Co-Director for the new Genitourinary Medicine Fellowship, I am excited to help change the way office-based urology is practiced and improve patient access for urologic care.

    As the Adult Urology Clinic Medical Director, I collaborate with our specialists to provide excellent clinical care across our multiple clinical sites. Currently I see patients at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah main campus and Farmington ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Center. I also have an appointment at the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Center and perform surgeries there several days per month.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 289 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 30, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers is truly an outstanding physician. His knowledge, skills and patient care are excellent.

    August 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Superb md

    August 25, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I've had lots of surgeries in my life, and Dr. Summers is the most professional, competent, and kind surgeon I've had. The nurses told me that they love having him because he is so good to them. It's probably because he was once a nurse.

    August 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He was concerned about my problems and did what needed to be done to determine what the problem was and then suggested a treatment he thought would work.

    August 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He was very professional and explained everything to me.

    August 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers was great. He spent time reviewing my history and made a thorough examination. He explained the pros and cons of certain medications and provided a clear plan for going forward. I did not feel rushed; he gave me his full attention was very helpful.

    July 27, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kind and caring! Very professional. No pain nor side effects.

    July 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great to xplainations and made me feel very comfortable.

    June 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Summers is a very skilled professional that cares very much about his patient's quality of life and does so with a very personal and professional manner.

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  • Stephen Summers, MD specializes in both men and women with a variety of different urologic conditions. I care for patients with most urologic disorders and have a special interest in the management of benign prostate diseases, complicated kidney stones, and minimally invasive procedures. I perform multiple procedures to treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) including Urolift, Rezum, TUIP, TURP, Greenlight PVP, and robotic simple prostatectomy. I am a national leader in having completed hundreds of robotic simple prostatectomies for prostates greater 100 grams. I regularly perform Urolift and Rezum procedures in the office and thereby improve patient access, reduce cost, and achieve excellent outcomes.

    I participate in clinical research specific to male voiding dysfunction and the use of remote patient data monitoring. I am the co-investigator on an NIH grant researching better ways to implement this technology as it relates to uroflowmetry. I am involved in resident education as well as the mentorship of medical students interested in urology. As the Co-Director for the new Genitourinary Medicine Fellowship, I am excited to help change the way office-based urology is practiced and improve patient access for urologic care.

    As the Adult Urology Clinic Medical Director, I collaborate with our specialists to provide excellent clinical care across our multiple clinical sites. Currently I see patients at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah main campus and Farmington ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Center. I also have an appointment at the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Center and perform surgeries there several days per month.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology

    Education history

    Residency Urology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Resident
    Internship General Surgery - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate Idaho State ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Summers SJ, Armstrong JM, Kaplan SA, Te AE, Le A, Heiner SM, Presson AP, Wei G, Hotaling JM (2020). Male Voiding Behavior: Insight from 19,824 At-Home Uroflow Profiles. J Urol, 205(4), 1126-1132. ()
    2. Summers SJ, Armstrong JM, Kaplan SA, Te AE, Le A, Heiner SM, Presson AP, Wei G, Hotaling JM (2021). Reply by Authors. J Urol, 205(4), 1132. ()
    3. Kirshenbaum EJ, Zhao LC, Myers JB, Elliott SP, Vanni AJ, Baradaran N, Erickson BA, Buckley JC, Voelzke BB, Granieri MA, Summers SJ, Breyer BN, Dash A, Weinberg A, Alsikafi NF (2018). Patency and Incontinence Rates After Robotic Bladder Neck Reconstruction for Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis and Recalcitrant Bladder Neck Contractures: The Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons Experience. Urology, 118, 227-233. ()
    4. Summers SJ, Patel DP, Hamilton BD, Presson AP, Fisher MA, Lowrance WT, Southwick AW (2015). An antimicrobial prophylaxis protocol using rectal swab cultures for transrectal prostate biopsy. World J Urol, 33(12), 2001-7. ()

    Review

    1. Sperry BW, Summers S, Patel D, Garcia M, Bandeko C (2021). A Practical Approach for Primary Care Practitioners to Evaluate and Manage Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. [Review]. Fed Pract, 38(12), 573-581. ()

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Summers, SJ, Anderson R (2018). Simple Prostatectomy for BPH: Surgeons demponstrate robotic approaches [Video]. Urology Times. Available: www.urologytimes.com.

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