About William D. Summers, M.D.

William D. Summers, M.D. is a board certified and highly trained physician specializing in gynecology. Dr. Summers has provided gynecologic care in Birmingham for more than 25 years and is experienced in a wide range of gynecological services and procedures.

Education and Special Training

OB – GYN, Residency (1986 – 1989)

University of Tennessee – Regional Medical Center
Elected and served as Chief Resident (1989)
Memphis, TN

OB – GYN, Internship (1985 – 1986)

University of Tennessee – Regional Medical Center
Memphis, TN

Medical Degree (1981 – 1985)

University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Memphis, TN
Graduated with academic honors and placed 1st in his graduating class

Clinical Research Experience [click to expand]

1. “Ninety Days of Treatment with XXX vs. XXX to Improve Anemia before Surgical Management to Uterine Leiomyomas”
2. “An Open-Label, Randomized, Parallel Group, Comparative, Multi-Center, Safety and Efficacy Study of XXX vs. XXX”
3. “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active and Placebo Controlled Study of the Analgesic, Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Dosing of Two Dose Levels of XXX Relative to XXX and Placebo in Patients with Acute Post-Operative Pain after Abdominal Surgery”
4. “A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of the Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Dosing of Two Levels of XXX Relative to XXX and Placebo in Patients with Acute Post-Operative Pain and Abdominal Surgery”
5. “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active and Placebo Controlled Study of the Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Dosing of Two Dose Levels of XXX to Parenteral XXX and Placebo in Patients With Acute Post-Operative Pain After Abdominal or Pelvic Surgery”
6. “A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of XXX for Treatment of Pain in Post-Operative Adult Patients, Phase B”
7. “A Multi-Center, Open Label, Dose Titration, Safety and Efficacy One Year Extension Study of the Selective XXX in Pre-Menopausal Women With Symptomatic Leiomyomata Who Have Previously Completed Study”
8. “A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo and Active Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of XXX Combinations for Prevention of Endometrial Hyperplasia and Prevention of Osteoporosis in Post-Menopausal Women”
9. “A Long Term, Open Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety of XXX Oral Dose of a New Modified Release III Three Times Daily for Up to 5 Days During the Menstrual Cycle in Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated With Menorrhagia”
10. “A Multi-Center, Placebo Controlled, Safety and Efficacy Study of the Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator XXX in Anemic, Pre-Menopausal Women with Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids Requiring Hysterectomy”
11. “Ninety Days of Treatment With Intranasal Nafarelin Acetate Plus Iron vs. Iron Alone To Improve Anemia Before Surgical Management of Uterine Leiomyomas”
12. “An Open Label, Randomized, Parallel Group, Comparative, Multi-Center, Safety and Efficacy Study of Tri-Phasic Combination Oral Contraceptives, CTR 99 and CTR 77 vs. Ortho-Novum 7/7/7”

(Coming Soon – a new web page dedicated to our relationship with Alabama Clinical Therapeutics)

Experience

Private Practice (2006 – Present)

William D. Summers, M.D., LLC – Gynecology
William D. Summers, M.D., LLC – Weight Loss Clinic
Birmingham, AL

Medical Investigator (2006 – Present)

Alabama Clinical Therapeutics
Birmingham, AL

Partner in Private Practice (1989 – 2005)

Eastern Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C.
Birmingham, AL

Certifications and Licenses

• Board Certified, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1991)
• Alabama Medical License (1989)
• Tennessee Medical License (1989)

Our Staff

At Summers M.D. we have a full service staff here to care for your needs and answer your questions. Experience the personal touch of an office that knows you and takes the time to understand your needs specifically. At Summers Gynecology you’re never a number.

Our nurses and administrative teams are the spine of the clinic, making sure our patients are taken care in a professional and personal manner. But we’re not just here to be friendly, our 11 person staff brings 121 years of experience and training to the table to ensure you get the best care possible.

So come experience the Summers M.D. difference and let us help you through all seasons of life together.

Get To Know Us.

To schedule an appointment or speak with someone in our office about any questions you may have, please call our office at:

205-838-3740 – Office
205-838-3845 – Fax

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Our office is located at:

St. Vincent’s East Hospital
52 Medical Park Drive East, Suite #215
Birmingham, AL 35235

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