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Dr. Barry Summers, MD

Dr. Barry Summers, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Barry Summers, MD is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Trinity Hospital and Jackson Park Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1431 N Western Ave Ste 201 Chicago, IL 60622

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Dr. Summers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Summers

3.3
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Dr Summers performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on me. He did a terrific job, also very kind
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2021
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He comes off as a nice guy. But he's literally ruined my life. I had acute appendicitis and he was late to the surgery. Then it ruptured. Which almost killed me. He was neglectful post op. Didn't give any pain meds and was negligent when I was going through another round of a near death situation due to the infection caused by the rupturing. No transparency throughout that. During the simplest procedure, a laparoscopic appendectomy, he messed it up and caused my abdominal muscles to let go, rupturing them. Now I have a belly bulge like I'm 4 months pregnant that won't go away. I'm a tall skinny male. It's unfortunate that I didn't do my research before coming to this horrible hospital but I was literally dying and it was the closest one. Wish I could go back in time and go to lutheran general instead. 0/10 would rather die than go through this doc/hospital.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2020
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Very rude. Doesn’t not tell you any thing he isn’t doing. Everything was done with no sympathy and unprofessional. Super impolite with a fake smile. Horrible family experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 28, 2017
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My father was suppose to get a mass removed from his neck and he did not do remove the entire mass not even half of it and lied to us that it was swelling. Then we couldn't get into contact with him to question the so called swelling and we had to threaten to sue because he would not even talk with us about what he really did. Terrible experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Chicago – Nov 10, 2017
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He addressed me in a polite and professional manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Craig in Chicago, Illinois – Mar 19, 2016
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Dr. Barry Summers, MD is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mount Sinai Hospital Med Center/finch University Of Med Sciences

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • The University Of Chicago Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • University Chicago Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1989

  • Drake University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
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