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\n About Us\n <\/p>\n\n

\n We\u2019re listening to the heartbeat
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\n At Summers Gynecology, William D. Summers, M.D. and his team blend advanced gynecologic expertise with warm, personal care so you can stay present for the moments that matter most.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\n About William D. Summers, M.D.\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Education and Special Training\n <\/h4>\n\n \n

OB \u2013 GYN, Residency (1986 \u2013 1989)<\/p>\n

\n University of Tennessee \u2013 Regional Medical Center
\n Elected and served as Chief Resident (1989)<\/em>
\n Memphis, TN\n <\/p>\n\n

OB \u2013 GYN, Internship (1985 \u2013 1986)<\/p>\n

\n University of Tennessee \u2013 Regional Medical Center
Memphis, TN\n <\/p>\n\n

Medical Degree (1981 \u2013 1985)<\/p>\n

\n University of Tennessee College of Medicine
\n Memphis, TN
\n Graduated with academic honors and placed 1st in his graduating class<\/em>\n <\/p>\n\n \n

\n \n Clinical Research Experience [click to expand]\n <\/summary>\n
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  1. “Ninety Days of Treatment with XXX vs. XXX to Improve Anemia before Surgical Management to Uterine Leiomyomas”<\/li>\n
  2. “An Open-Label, Randomized, Parallel Group, Comparative, Multi-Center, Safety and Efficacy Study of XXX vs. XXX”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n
  6. “A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of XXX for Treatment of Pain in Post-Operative Adult Patients, Phase B”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n
  11. “Ninety Days of Treatment With Intranasal Nafarelin Acetate Plus Iron vs. Iron Alone To Improve Anemia Before Surgical Management of Uterine Leiomyomas”<\/li>\n
  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”<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n

    (Coming Soon \u2013 a new web page dedicated to our relationship with Alabama Clinical Therapeutics)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    Experience<\/h4>\n\n \n

    Private Practice (2006 \u2013 Present)<\/p>\n

    \n William D. Summers, M.D., LLC \u2013 Gynecology
    \n William D. Summers, M.D., LLC \u2013 Weight Loss Clinic
    \n Birmingham, AL\n <\/p>\n\n

    Medical Investigator (2006 \u2013 Present)<\/p>\n

    \n Alabama Clinical Therapeutics
    Birmingham, AL\n <\/p>\n\n

    Partner in Private Practice (1989 \u2013 2005)<\/p>\n

    \n Eastern Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C.
    Birmingham, AL\n <\/p>\n\n

    \n Certifications and Licenses\n <\/h4>\n\n