Dr. Ronald Summers, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Cary, NC and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from University of Kansas / School of Medicine in 1992 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
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Joint Pain
very high
more than 98% of peers
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 96% of peers
Osteoarthritis
very high
more than 95% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
49 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Hand Conditions
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Rib Fracture
- Runner's Knee
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Disorders
- Spina Bifida
- Spine Disorders
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Less
17 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Stanford UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated
- University of Kansas / School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1992
- Creighton University School Of MedResidency Hospital | Completed
- St Mary's Hospital Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- Hughston Sports Medicine HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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