Summers MD

About Summers MD

What is Summers MD?

Summers MD is a practice in Birmingham, Alabama, that offers gynecology and physician-supervised medical weight loss. Gynecology is the main work: routine exams, STD testing and treatment, pelvic pain, hormone replacement therapy, irregular cycles, birth control and in-office procedures. The weight loss program is the second path. It can include one-on-one counseling, prescription medications and B6, B12 and lipotropic injections.

William D. Summers, M.D., is board certified in both gynecology and obesity medicine and has practiced in Birmingham for over 35 years. Purba Mukherjee, CRNP, works alongside him and cares for weight-loss patients each weekday. The practice has two Birmingham offices, one at UAB St. Vincent's East and one on Montclair Road. Google lists it as a gynecologist, with a 4.6 rating from 75 reviews.

The weight loss side names Contrave and Qsymia among its FDA-approved options. It also names metformin, topiramate and bupropion, which it describes as used off-label for weight management.

This listing is for its Birmingham office at 52 Medical Park Dr E, Bldg 52 (Entrance 52C), Suite 215.

What does it cost?

The clinic publishes three per-visit prices. The first visit is $150 and covers the initial consultation and program setup. Monthly follow-up visits are $55 each. A visit with a provider every six months is $75. In its own words: "No surprises, straightforward pricing for every visit."

The prices do not say whether medication is included, so a $55 visit may or may not cover the drug. The clinic does not say whether it accepts insurance, and it does not publish membership, cancellation or financing terms. Get those answers before you pay anything.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes your prescription, and how often you will see Dr. Summers compared with Purba Mukherjee. Ask whether the monthly fee includes your medication, and what that medication costs on top of the visit fee.

Ask whether each drug is FDA-approved for weight management or used off-label, and whether it is brand-name or compounded. Ask what follow-up lab work costs and whether it is billed separately.

Ask whether the practice takes insurance, whether any visits can be done by telehealth, and how you cancel. Ask which office handles gynecology, since gynecology hours are listed only for the UAB St. Vincent's East office. The weight clinic hours also differ between listings, so confirm by phone before you drive over.

Who is it a good fit for?

This suits you if you want gynecology care and medical weight management from one Birmingham practice, and you are comfortable paying per visit. If you need telehealth, a membership plan or a clear list of what the monthly fee covers, get those answers before you book. Anyone who wants to learn first can watch the free eight-part video series Dr. Summers made on managing weight with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It requires no registration.

Sources: summersgynecology.com, summersgynecology.com/weight-loss, summersgynecology.com/about

Services Offered

Hours

Mon 8:30–5:30 Tue 8:30–2:00 Wed 8:30–5:00 Thu 8:30–5:00 Fri 8:30–2:00

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