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John B. Summitt MD

Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery

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 Surgical Specialties Shelbyville
2839 Highway 231 North, Suite 208
Shelbyville, TN 37160

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.
Dr. Summit was prompt, clear and thorough in explaining and evaluating my options.
April 18, 2026
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Very knowledgeable
April 13, 2026
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I'm very satisfied with the visit with the doctor. He was very thorough explaining the procedure and answered all of my questions.
April 7, 2026
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My provider is one of the best I have had. He made me feel very comfortable and has done an excellent job the whole time I have had him on my care team.
March 27, 2026
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I felt I was listened to and was explained everything thoroughly
March 26, 2026
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This has been one of the best experiences l have had with the doctor
March 18, 2026
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I will definitely recommend this surgeon and facility to others
March 9, 2026
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Never a bad experience here!
February 12, 2026
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Very responsive to questions; very patient to answer all my questions.
February 7, 2026
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