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Dr. Richard Summa, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (10)
Map Pin Small Bridgeton, MO
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Summa, MD

Dr. Richard Summa, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Bridgeton, MO. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis. Dr. Summa, completed a residency at St Marys Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Summa an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Summa works at Sound Physicians - Critical Care in Bridgeton, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Emphysema along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Summa's Office 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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  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
  • SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis

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Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
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Tuberculosis
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Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
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    About Dr. Richard Summa, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558334227
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Naval Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St Marys Health Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Richard Summa, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Summa is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Summa works at Sound Physicians - Critical Care in Bridgeton, MO. View the full address on Dr. Summa’s profile.

    Dr. Summa has seen patients for Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Emphysema, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Summa on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Summa. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Summa.

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