RyanSummersMD(He/Him)

Pediatric Hematologic Oncology

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University

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2220 N Druid Hills Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
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Dr. Ryan Summers is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist based in Atlanta, GA, specializing in pediatric hematologic oncology. He completed his MD and training at Emory University School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident. He is currently an Attending Physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and has been involved in pediatric oncology research, particularly focusing on leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Summers has authored several publications in esteemed journals such as Blood and Nature Communications. His academic achievements include serving on various committees and receiving accolades such as Chief Resident and Best Discovery Research Project at Emory University.

Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2015 - 2018
Emory University School of MedicineChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2014 - 2015
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2011 - 2014
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2011, MD
University of GeorgiaBS, Genetics, Cellular Biology, Summa Cum Laude, Highest Honors, 2003 - 2007

Chief Resident Emory University Pediatrics Residency Training Program, 2013-2014
ACGME Institutional Site Visit Resident Representative Emory University Department of Pediatrics, 2012
Graduate Medical Education Committee Member Emory University School of Medicine, 2012-2014
Best Discovery Research Project Emory University School of Medicine, 2011
Residency Advisory Committee Member Emory University Pediatrics Residency Training Program, 2011-2014
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PubMed

2 citations
How I treat ETP-ALL in children.
Ryan J Summers, David T Teachey, Stephen P Hunger
Blood. 2025-01-02
SNPing away poor outcomes in T-ALL.
Ryan J Summers, David T Teachey
Blood. 2024-08-29
20 citations
Prognostic significance of ETP phenotype and minimal residual disease in T-ALL: a Children's Oncology Group study.
Brent L Wood, Meenakshi Devidas, Ryan J Summers, Zhiguo Chen, Barbara Asselin
Blood. 2023-12-14

Abstracts/Posters

Improving Accuracy of Medication Reconciliation at Discharge
Betters K, Sanders R, Rose A, Gleason C, Adeyanju O, Shahab S, Summers R, Zaidi A, Shropshire J, Emory University Science of GME Day, Emory University School of Medicine, 6/11/2014
Utility of Peripheral Blood Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Leukemia
Summers RJ, Williamson LK, Gillespie S, Park S, Lew G, Keller F, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Chicago, Illinois, 5/17/2014
N1922S Mutation in the Factor VIII A3 Domain Produces a Rate-Limiting, Domain-Specific Folding Defect Leading to Hyposecretion of a Functional Protein
Summers RJ, Meeks SL, Healey JF, Brown HC, Parker ET, Doering CB, Kempton CL, Lollar P, American Society of Hematology, Orlando, Florida, 12/2010

Lectures

Utility of Peripheral Blood Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Leukemia
Emory University Department of Pediatrics Resident Research Day - 5/30/2014
Factor VIII A3 Domain Substitution N1922S Results in Hemophilia A Due to a Rate-Limiting Domain-Specific Folding Defect and Hyposecretion of Functional Protein
Emory University School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day - 5/2011

3-Year-Old Leukemia Patient and Publix Superfan Surprised with His Very Own ‘Publix Car'August 2nd, 2021
16-Year-Old Battling Leukemia Dresses up as Cancer Researcher in Heartwarming Photo ShootSeptember 13th, 2019
Georgia Teen Battling Cancer Gives Make-A-wish Gift to His DoctorMay 8th, 2019