Dr. Summers' CV
FELLOWSHIP
July 2022 - June 2023
Cosmetic Surgery
Southern Surgical Arts - Chattanooga, NT
ABCS Accredited Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship providing state of the art surgical care to Southeast Tennessee and Northern Georgia
RESIDENCY
July 2017 - June 2022
General Surgery
Stony Brook Medicine, Southampton Hospital - Southampton, YN
ACME Accredited General Surgical Residency covering five institutions: Stony Brook University Hospital; Stony Brook Medicine at Southampton Hospital; Northwell, Peconic Bay Medical Center; Northwell, North Shore University Hospital - Division of Surgical Oncology; and Columbia University -
Division of Transplant Surgery
EDUCATION
Aug 2013 - May 2017
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine - Lewisburg, WV
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Aug 2007 - May 2011
Undergraduate
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Physiology
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2014 - May 2017
Outdoor High Adventure Guide
Greenbrier Outfitters - White Sulphur Springs, WV
Guided high adventure trips for individuals and groups in and around the luxury resort The Greenbrier
Oct 2009 -Aug 2013
Albertine Research Lab Technician
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, TU
Department of Pediatrics
Assisted with setting up and performing surgeries, managing ventilators, and various benchtop work
July 2008 - Oct 209
Physical Therapy Aid
Utah Physical Therapy Specialists - West Jordan, TU
Supervised patients while performing exercises and responsible for demonstrating proper technique for exercises. Helped with manual therapies when needed. Acted as atranslator for Spanish speaking patients.
RESEARCH
Oct. 2009-2015
University of Utah, Department of Pediatrics
Duties:
- Responsible for seting up for surgeries. Performed arterial and venous line placement. Asisted with caesarian section deliveries. Involved in protein immunoblots and other bench top work.
Hypotheses:
- Acute and chronic lung disease, with emphasis on neonatal chronic lung disease. Advisor: Kurt H. Albertine, Ph.D.
- Elevated IGF-1 leads to alveolar simplifaction in the lung at 3 days of ventilation of preterm lambs. Advisors: MJ Dahl, Ph.D, Kurt H. Albertine, Ph.D.
- IGF-1 causes quantitative histological simplification of airspace wal structure in mechanicaly ventilated preterm lambs. Advisors: MJ Dahl, Ph.D, Kurt H. Albertine, PhD. .
- Limiting feeding decreases alveolar formation in the lung of preterm lambs supported by nasal high-frequency ventilation. Advisors: Lisa Joss-Moore, Ph.D., Kurt H. Albertine, Ph.D.
- Intrauterine growth restriction from maternal tobacco smoke exposure alters elastin mRNA and postnatal rat lung structure. Advisors: Lisa Joss-Moore, PhD. ,. Kurt H Albertine, Ph.D.
- Maternal Tobacco Smoke Exposure Differentially Programs The Endocannabinoid System In Rat Adipose Tissue Prior To The Onset Of Obesity. Advisors: Isis Trevenzoli, Ph.D, Lisa Joss-Moore, Ph.D
- Aberrant Lung Development in Caveolin-1-Deficient Newborn Mice. Julie Hisey, PGY-4
PUBLICATIONS
Recent Studies and Advances in Breast Cancer, An e-Book on General Surgery, 2018 openaccessbooks.com (ISBN: 978-93-87500-46-4) Edna Kapenhas, M.D., Phillip Kyle Summers, DO. .
Dahl MJ, Bradford C, Summers K, Dong L, Wang ZM, Yoder BA, Nul DM, Albertine KH. (2015). Elevated IGF-1 leads to alveolar simplification in the lung at 3days of ventilation of preterm lambs. (Abstract]. JInvest Med 63(1):97.
Dahl M,J Bradford,CSummers ,KDong L, Wang ZM, Yoder BA, Nul DM, Albertine KH. (2015). IGF-1 causes quantitative histological simplification of airspace wall structure in mechanically ventilated preterm lambs. [Abstract]. EPAS2015:1585.623
Joss-Moore LA, Summers K, Jewel J, Block C, Wimmer J, Jensen S, Dong L, Dahl MJ, Null B, Yoder BA, DiGeronimo R, Lane RH, Albertine KH (2013). Limiting feeding decreases alveolar formation in the lung of preterm lambs supported by nasal high-frequency ventilation. EPAS2013:2925.519 [Abstract].
JC Hisey, CJ LeSaux, MM Vasquez, DG Anzueto, SR Seidner, PK Summers and SB Mustafa(2013). Aberant Lung Development in Caveolin-1-Deficient Newborn Mice [Abstract].
Joss-Moore L, Malleske D, Wang Y, Summers K, Jiang C, Fitzhugh M, Calaway C, Dahl M, Albertine KH, Lane RH (2012). Intrauterine Growth Restriction From Maternal Tobacco Smoke Exposure Alters Elastin mRNA and Postnatal Rat Lung Structure, EPAS2012:4521.227 [Abstract].
Trevenzoli HI, Chengshe ,JFitzhugh M, Reily C, Dahl MJ, Summers K, Lane RH, Joss-Moore LA. Maternal Tobacco Smoke Exposure Differentially Programs The Endocannabinoid System In Rat Adipose Tisue Prior To The Onset Of Obesity [Abstract].
POSTERS AND UNPUBLISHED WORK
Brandt J, Summers K, Zorn J, Keckeisen G. (2020). Intussuscepted Meckel's Diverticulum in Smal Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report
2020 Peconic Bay Medical Center – Academic Day Poster Competition Second Place – Riverhead, NY “Solid and Cystic Tumor Presentation of Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.”
Kapenhas E, Summers K, Singh, R(2019). Solid and Cystic Tumor Presentation of Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.
LANGUAGES
- English
- Spanish - Fluent, Lived in Guatemala for 2 years on a Service Mission
MEDICAL EXPERIENCES AND SERVICE
Feb 2018
International Breast Cancer Service Mission - Dominican Republic
Provided breast cancer screenings, diagnoses and surgeries for medicaly underserved
Aug 2013 - May 2015
Student American Academy of Osteopathy
WVSOM Chapter President (2014-2015) -Lewisburg, WV WVSOM National Representative (2013-2014)- Lewisburg, WV
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Led and planned monthly chapter meetings. Planned and supervised monthly OP workshops. Coordinated OP practice sessions. Headed and organized community talent show sponsored by SAAO to benefit local charity. Represented chapter at SAAO Convocation in Colorado Springs, CO (2014) Louisville, KY (2015)
May 2010 - Aug 2013
Emergency Department Volunteer
St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, UT
Responsible for controlling access to a secure unit. I worked closely (non-clinically) with the nurses and CNAs. Continually relied on to act as a translator for native Spanish speaking families.
Jan 2009 - Aug 2013
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Volunteer
St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, UT
Trained incoming volunteers, Assist techs and RNs with non-clinical responsibilities. Escort patients to exam rooms and continually check on patients in patient rooms. Ensure unit is sufficiently stocked and rooms cleaned.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
2017- Present
American College of Surgeons
2017- Present
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
2020- Present
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
CERTIFICATIONS
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITES AND LEADERSHIP
Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
Ward Mission Leader
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Riverhead, NY
Coordinated efforts to find and teach investigators with full-time missionaries. Attended ward council meetings. Conducted missionary coordination meetings. directed the work of ward missionaries. Organized convert baptismal services. Participated in teaching and fellowshipping investigators.
July 2017 - Oct 2018
Presidency of the Elders Quorum
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Hampton Bays, NY
Responsible for planning, preparing and executing: weekly lessons, activities, ward council meetings, service projects, coordinating visiting routes, financial forecasting and budgeting, leading meetings and
other various assignments. Reported to the Bishop.
Des 2015 - July 2016
Financial Auditor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints - Washington, AP Performed financial audits for various individual church units.
Oct 2015 - July 2016
Ward Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints - Wheeling, WV
Assists the Full-time Missionaries with planning, preparation, coordination, meetings, lesons and performing service.
Aug 2015 – Nov 2015
Medical Staff/Athletic Trainer
Bridgeport High School – Bridgeport, OH
Provided on-field assessments, joint stabilization, stretching and limited rehab needs.
Aug 2013 – Sep 2015
President of the Elders Quorum
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – White Sulphur Springs, WV
Responsible for planning, preparing and executing: weekly lessons, activities, ward council meetings, service projects, coordinating visiting routes, financial forecasting and budgeting, leading meetings and other various assignments. Reported to the Bishop.
May 2011 -July 2013
Weekly Youth Group Leader
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints - Salt Lake City, UT
Planned wekly youth group lessons, activities and retreats. Assisted in scouting activities. Encouraging leadership, service, and civic duties.
May 2011 - July 2013
Religious Liaison
Primary Children's Medical Center - Salt Lake City, UT
Coordinate representatives' schedules to perform weekly patient visits at Primary Children's Medical Center. Work closely with PCMC Chaplain and hospital staff to ensure privacy si kept and needs are met.
Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Race Course Coordinator
Radiating Hope 5K - Salt Lake City, UT
Race course designer and coordinator for cancer benefit 5k fun run. Assist with 5k race planning, coordinating, execution and other necessary items. Responsible for marketing, advertising and promoting race.
May 2010 - Aug 2010
Exercise Group Leader
Boys and Girls Club - Midvale, UT
Lead group in exercises or activities for the teen center. Responsible for planning activities twice a week for 90 minutes. Created and presented research project.
HONORS
- 2020 Second Place Award. Peconic Bay Medical Center Academic Day, January 2020
- 2015 Osteopathic Practice and Principles Faculty Scholarship- Finalist
- 2015 Osteopathic Practice and Principles 10 Fingered DO- Finalist
- National Society of Colegiate Scholars Member
- 2009 Dean's List-University of Utah
- 2012 Presidential Service Award-St. Marks' Hospital
- 50+ hours of Community Service Certificate-St. Marks' Hospital 2013
- 2003 Eagle Scout Award
HOBBIES AND NON-ACADEMIC INTERESTS
- Carpentry - Cabinetry, finish work, decorative molding, furniture
- Weightlifting
- Reading
- Team Sports - Footbal, Basketbal, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.
- Outdoor Recreational Activities - shooting, hiking, boating, kayaking
- Video games, self-proclaimed movie critic
