Overview
Christopher Summa is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Summa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Summa is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher D. Summa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher D. Summa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher D. Summa by calling their office at 831-460-6042. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher D. Summa a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher D. Summa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Spondylosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher D. Summa specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher D. Summa is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Christopher D. Summa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher D. Summa has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Spondylosis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher D. Summa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher D. Summa accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher D. Summa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-460-6042 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Summa isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Summa isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Summa isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Summa isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Summa isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Summa isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Summa isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Summa isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Summa isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Chronic PainDr. Summa isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- CoccydyniaDr. Summa isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Summa isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Foot DropDr. Summa isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.