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4.73 out of 5
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Shoulder and Knee Surgery
Knee Replacement
Ronald Alan Summers, MD
Sports Medicine Center
Dr. Ronald Alan Summers is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon. He is an accomplished surgeon with expertise in knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures. He also performs total knee replacements, as well as partial or unicompartmental knee replacements.
Dr. Summers previously served as the team physician to Enloe, Middle Creek and Green Hope High Schools. He received the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Award for Medical Service to Member Schools in 2009. Dr. Summers also participates in a high school student mentor/job shadow program and the NC State pre-med mentor/job shadow program.
- Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
- Residency: San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program at St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco, CA
- Fellowship: Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, Columbus, GA
- Undergraduate: Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North Carolina High School Athletic Association Award for Medical Service to Member Schools
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Medical Association
- North Carolina Medical Society
- North Carolina Orthopedic Society
- Wake County Medical Society
The Star Ratings associated with each provider is the average of responses from the “likelihood to recommend” question on our patient experience surveys conducted by Qualtrics. The survey goes to patients seen in both the inpatient and outpatient setting; however, the surveys are different. The comments are actual comments received from patients. The number of responses received varies by provider.
September 2025 They're very thorough about their job
September 2025 Dr Summers has given me pain free treatment that lasts for at least 6 months intervals! I feel like I have my life back!
September 2025 Very knowledgeable and explained my problem clearly.
September 2025 Straight forward. Easy to understand options.
September 2025 Because he's a very caring doctor and listens to what you say
September 2025 Dr. Summers is efficient but thorough, and has a very pleasant manner.
August 2025 Had confidence in the provider.
August 2025 Dr. Summers explained the situation to us very clearly with several viable options.
August 2025 I have always been happy with my care at this office.
August 2025 Knowledge and caring attitude
August 2025 couldn't ask for more attentive treatment
August 2025 Just had a great experience.
August 2025 Dr Summer was very attentive, listened to my concerns and responded with immediate treatment. I would highly recommend him!
August 2025 Muy buenos medicos
August 2025 Knowledgeable. Easy to talk to.
August 2025 Great doctor, easy to get appointment.
August 2025 Been a dedicated patient for years. They do a great job
August 2025 Felt confident in the care I received.
June 2025 He was attentive competent professional
June 2025 La confianza que me brindó el doctor
June 2025 Dr. Summers is easy to talk to and takes into account your medical history.
June 2025 Consistency of care.
June 2025 Dr Summers is fantastic! He is always kind and makes sure that all questions are answered before we leave. My son loves him and appreciates everything he has done for him!!
June 2025 Dr Summers is the best. I recommend him to everyone who mentions needing to see an orthopedic provider. He sits down in the room, talks to his patient like a person, and takes the time to explain things in a way that is easy to understand
May 2025 Dr. Summers patiently listens to the problems I'm having with my knee. We discuss what can be done, pros and cons and possible outcomes, and I leave with a gameplan on what I can do to ameliorate the pain going forward.
May 2025 Listens and administers quality care.
May 2025 Dr. Summers took his time to explain what the issue was and the worst case scenario with my injury and best current care if needed besides surgery.
May 2025 Good doctor and staff who do listen and make patients feel listened to.
May 2025 Great experience to get me back to being acrive
May 2025 Care has been what one dreams of. Timely, quick but thorough, answers questions politely.One doctor appointment that is not looked forward to with dread.
May 2025 He answered my questions and explained what was going on. I asked a lot of questions to make sure I understood the x-rays and he took his time to answer and clarify everything
April 2025 He explained things thoroughly
My Locations
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics - Apex
WakeMed Apex Healthplex 120 Healthplex Way, Suite 206 - Apex, NC 27502
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics - Cary
HealthPark at Kildaire 110 Kildaire Park Drive, Suite 106 - Cary, NC 27518
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