Dr. Robert J. Summerlee, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Robert J. Summerlee, who serves patients in Bradenton, Florida.

Dr. Summerlee is a board-certified gastroenterologist who can be found on staff at Intercoastal Medical Group – Lakewood Ranch II in Brandenton, Florida. 

Founded in 1993, Intercoastal Medical Group is a professional association of more than 100 highly credentialed physicians encompassing many medical specialties. It is committed to providing the highest quality care possible by offering superior healthcare to adults no matter their medical needs. At its nine convenient locations in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, patients benefit from a seamless and efficient transfer of expertise and information, creating a unique continuum of care.

After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Dr. Summerlee went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. 

Upon graduation, he completed his residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, followed by his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Before long, he became board-certified in internal medicine, with subspecialty certification in gastroenterology, by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

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