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John B. Summitt MD

Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

About John B. Summitt

Areas of Expertise

  • Acute and Reconstructive Burn
  • Aesthetics
  • Burn
  • Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Locations

Vanderbilt Burn Center
1211 Medical Center Drive, Suite 11234
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Plastic Surgery Shelbyville
Vanderbilt Surgical Specialties Shelbyville
2839 Highway 231 North, Suite 208
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee Memphis, 1995
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Residency - University of Tennessee Chattanooga
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2005

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Absolutely no negative comments.The Dr.& Staff listened to my concerns and answered every question . Dr. Summitt was very good & I appreciate his mannerism and expertise.
August 23, 2025
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Very good.
July 31, 2025
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Once again Dr Summitt exceeded all my expectations. He is so willing to share his knowledge and expertise concerning my personal appearance.
July 26, 2025
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Dr. Summitt is the best surgeon in Nashville
July 25, 2025
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Dr Blair was great too. Also very chatty and keeping me distracted but also explains what he was doing through every step too.
July 25, 2025
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Dr Summit explained to me how to take care of my scars. He also told me how much skin was removed from my abdomen.
July 24, 2025
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Dr Summitt is great !
July 4, 2025
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Physician took time to check for possible complications related to my bruising.
July 1, 2025
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Dr. Summitt treated me with respect and caring. He walked me through the painful procedure.
June 22, 2025
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