
Dr. Donald Tennyson Summers MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
170 William St New York NY, 10038About
Dr. Donald Summers is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Summers specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Summers often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1998
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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