Thomas James Summers, DO
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Specialties
About Thomas James Summers, DO
Thomas Summers, D.O., FACOI, is a board-certified hematologist oncologist at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. He diagnoses and treats patients with solid tumors and benign blood disorders, clotting disorders and lymphomas.
Dr. Summers has 25 years of experience in hematology oncology and has held staff and leadership positions at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Tenn., Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth and Cleveland Clinic Florida.
After earning his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Summers completed a medical internship at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. He served two years as a senior medical officer at the Naval Amphibious Base in Norfolk and two years as a medical officer supporting the U.S. Atlantic fleet destroyer squadron. After finishing his military service, Dr. Summers completed an internal medicine residency, serving as chief resident, and an hematology/medical oncology fellowship at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Jefferson Health.
Dr. Summers has experience as a clinical investigator at the National Cancer Institute. He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and a member of several professional organizations.
Dr. Summers values the bonds he forms with patients and their families, whom he describes as his “patients for life.” He is excited to represent Miami Cancer Institute in Key West and provide patients with access to the best resources, clinical trials and support teams.
When he is not treating patients, Dr. Summers spends time with family and friends traveling and dining out and enjoys biking, water sports and gardening.
Male
English
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Fishermen's Community Hospital
Mariners Hospital
Education & Training
RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Our Lady of Lourdes
Fellowship Program, Oncology, 2006
Rowan University Sch. of Osteopathic Med
Residency Program, Internal Medicine, 2003
Naval Medical Center @ Portsmouth, VA
Internship Program, Transitional Year, 1997
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1996
Internal Medicine
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2004
Locations
Accepted Insurance
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- BlueCare
- Medicare HMO
- MyBlue
- Options
- POS
- PPO
- Select
- Medicaid
- Prime
- Select
- HMO
- NHP
- POS
- PPO
Ratings & Reviews
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4.9 / 5
