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Dr. Richard Summa, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
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Dr. Richard Summa, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Bridgeton, MO.
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Dr. Richard Summa, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Bridgeton, MO
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Richard Summa, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Bridgeton, MO.

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Dr. Richard Summa, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Bridgeton, MO and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at St Marys Health Center.They currently practice at Sound Physicians - Critical Care and are affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis. Dr. Summa has experience treating conditions like Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Emphysema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Summa received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Summa is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Asthma
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Sleep Related Hypoxemia
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Systemic Sclerosis
Tuberculosis
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis
    12303 De Paul Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 209-5180
  2. 2 SSM Medical Group
    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 500, Bridgeton, MO 63044
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 209-5180

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Sep 21, 2019
Great! Dr. Summa is a wonderful doctor! He is so knowledgeable and kind and answers all my questions!
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Marys Health Center
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Summa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Summa's profile.

Dr. Summa frequently treats the following conditions: Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Emphysema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Summa, MD is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis.

Yes, Dr. Richard Summa, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis

    12303 De Paul Dr, Bridgeton, MO

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis

    6420 Clayton Rd, Saint Louis, MO