James Michael Summers, DO
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I grew up in southern Wisconsin/northern Illinois and completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at Illinois State University. After attending medical school in Kansas City, MO, I completed my residency in Milwaukee, WI through the University of Wisconsin.
Having been in practice in Colorado for the larger part of the last 22 years (with exception of 2 years in Missoula, MT) I have become very comfortable with all aspects of surgical Obstetrics and Gynecology including high risk Obstetrics and complex medical gynecology.
The best part of my practice over the years has been being able to watch families grow and making significant impacts on my patient's lives. It is truly a privilege and a pleasure to care for my patients.
About my practice
While completing my undergraduate and graduate education at Illinois State University, I developed a passion for taking care of people. This was realized by attending medical school in Kansas City, MO and continuing this calling over the last 20 plus years.
Communicating with my patients as we identifying their healthcare goals is very fulfilling. Once a plan of care is determined with my patients, implementing the plan allows us to realize the goals that are set with my patients.
How I thrive
I thrive in the kitchen and surrounded by my family. I love creating memories at the table. Additionally, I thrive in the outdoors enjoying all the things that Colorado has to offer; from hiking in the Maroon Bells Wilderness, to skiing in Steamboat, cycling the trails/roads around my home, and fly fishing the Cache la Poudre/Yampa rivers.
I have always been a distance runner having completed several half marathons, 2 full marathons, countless 5K/10k races, and participating in relays across the state of Colorado.
Medical groups and plans
Colorado Permanente Medical Group
Contact information
- Appointments/Cancellations/Information
- 303-338-4545
- Appointments/Cancellations/Information
- 1-800-218-1059 (toll free)
- TTY
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
Hours:
- Extended weekday hours are currently unknown.
- Weekend hours are currently unknown.
Please call the office directly for information regarding hours.
Languages spoken by front-office staff:
EnglishPlans available when accepting new patients
- Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
- Colorado HMO/EPO
- KP Select
- Kaiser Permanente Colorado Option for Individual & Family
- Kaiser Permanente Colorado Option for Small Group
- Medicare-Denver Boulder
- Medicare-Northern Colorado
- Medicare-Southern Colorado
- Medicare/Medicaid Dual-Enrolled
Indicates if the clinician’s office/facility has accommodations for people with physical disabilities, including offices, exam room(s), and equipment.
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences Osteopathic Medicine CollegeBoard certification
Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
Internal Medicine
Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical CenterResidency
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sinai Samaritan Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2025Provider ID
777564My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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This page was last updated on: 01/04/2026