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Dr. Elmina Summerall, MD

Dr. Elmina Summerall, MD

Psychiatrist
NC
Dr. Lanier Summerall attended Yale University, where she studied philosophy in the Great Books Program. She later studied Molecular Biology at the University of Colorado, where she and her husband moved after getting married. She received her medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Program, and completed her residency at Dartmouth Medical School. She also trained at Massachusetts General Hospital with Dr. Theodore Stern in his area of expertise (Consult Psychiatry) and learned from his immense skill at building strong rapport with all patients. Dr. Summerall has experience in inpatient, and outpatient settings, along with teaching and research. She has worked in hospital administration, government entities, most importantly the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Dr. Summerall values transparent communication and will work with you to create the change. She treats patients as unique individuals and treatment is put into place with individualized plans in mind. Her approach to patients, which emphasizes holistic, patient centered, strength based treatment built on a foundation of strong doctor-patient alliance and evidence based medical knowledge. Your appointment with Dr. Summerall will be a conversation. She is there to work towards goals together and is a good translator of "medical-ese". She enjoys working with patients on all aspects of their health and caters treatment plans to you.
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Overall rating

4.20

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Elmina Summerall

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Management
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Elmina Summerall

Dr. Lanier Summerall attended Yale University, where she studied philosophy in the Great Books Program. She later studied Molecular Biology at the University of Colorado, where she and her husband moved after getting married. She received her medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Program, and completed her residency at Dartmouth Medical School. She also trained at Massachusetts General Hospital with Dr. Theodore Stern in his area of expertise (Consult Psychiatry) and learned from his immense skill at building strong rapport with all patients. Dr. Summerall has experience in inpatient, and outpatient settings, along with teaching and research. She has worked in hospital administration, government entities, most importantly the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Dr. Summerall values transparent communication and will work with you to create the change. She treats patients as unique individuals and treatment is put into place with individualized plans in mind. Her approach to patients, which emphasizes holistic, patient centered, strength based treatment built on a foundation of strong doctor-patient alliance and evidence based medical knowledge. Your appointment with Dr. Summerall will be a conversation. She is there to work towards goals together and is a good translator of "medical-ese". She enjoys working with patients on all aspects of their health and caters treatment plans to you.

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Areas of expertise

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Depression
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Colorado School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Dartmouth Medical School: Bartlett Jr Donald MD (Residency)

NPI number

1427250620

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Overall rating
4.20
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Absolutely phenomenal conversation. She helped me address everything I was dealing with and more!
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Which board certifications does Dr. Elmina Summerall have?

Dr. Elmina Summerall is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What languages does Dr. Elmina Summerall speak?

Dr. Elmina Summerall speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Elmina Summerall in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. Elmina Summerall. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.2/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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