Dr. Ronald Alan Summers
Dr. Ronald Alan Summers is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder care. He is skilled in arthroscopic procedures and performs total, partial, and unicompartmental knee replacements.
Dr. Summers has served as team physician for several high schools and was recognized with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Award for Medical Service to Member Schools in 2009. He is also actively involved in mentoring programs, guiding high school and pre-med students through job shadowing and career development opportunities.
Education and Training
- Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
- Residency: San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program at St. Mary’s Hospital, San Francisco, CA
- Fellowship: Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, Columbus, GA
- Undergraduate: Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Honors and Awards
- NC Top Doctor
- North Carolina High School Athletic Association Award for Medical Service to Member Schools
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Medical Association
- North Carolina Medical Society
- North Carolina Orthopedic Society
- Wake County Medical Society
Since 2003, Wake Orthopaedics has been serving the Triangle community with orthopaedic care to help our patients regain their mobility and restore their quality of life. Each of our orthopaedic specialties and services are focused on you, the patient, and are built around your specific needs.
Whether you have arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, a hip fracture, low back pain, achilles tendinitis, an ACL injury or any other pain associated with your joints or muscles – we specialize in it.
Our board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons, physicians and support staff work together – utilizing progressive treatments, advanced technology and innovative techniques – to ensure you get the highest quality care.
To learn more about our services please visit our Specialties & Services Page.
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed