Keith Eric Sommers, MD
Thoracic Surgical Oncology
4.9
145 ratings, 24 comments
TGH Harbourside Medical Tower
5 Tampa General Circle, Harborside Medical Tower Suite 860, Tampa, FL 33606
Office Number
813-660-6950Fax Number
813-660-6622
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Dr. K. Eric Sommers is one of the most experienced thoracic surgeons in Florida, having performed more than 6,300 cardiothoracic surgeries - including over 4,000 for lung cancer - as well as hundreds of robotic assisted procedures using the da Vinci® System.
Dr. Sommers' skill and expertise in minimally invasive lung and chest surgery have earned him national recognition. His robotic lobectomy technique for lung cancer is being utilized as a teaching tool for other thoracic surgeons.
Dr. Sommers' surgical skill is matched by his extensive teaching and administrative experience. In addition to spending more than a decade on the medical staff at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, he was also, the medical Staff Executive Committee President at Moffitt, an associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, a founding surgical director of the Tampa General Hospital lung transplant program, and the director of the Heart Transplant Group at Tampa General Hospital.
Dr. Sommers has won numerous awards and has over 50 publications, presentations and abstracts in his name.
Dr. Sommers' skill and expertise in minimally invasive lung and chest surgery have earned him national recognition. His robotic lobectomy technique for lung cancer is being utilized as a teaching tool for other thoracic surgeons.
Dr. Sommers' surgical skill is matched by his extensive teaching and administrative experience. In addition to spending more than a decade on the medical staff at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, he was also, the medical Staff Executive Committee President at Moffitt, an associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, a founding surgical director of the Tampa General Hospital lung transplant program, and the director of the Heart Transplant Group at Tampa General Hospital.
Dr. Sommers has won numerous awards and has over 50 publications, presentations and abstracts in his name.
About Keith
Specialties
Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery - -, 1997
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
145 ratings,
24 reviews
12/18/2025
Very good
10/26/2025
The entire staff was well informed of the recent X-ray and was able to easily discuss the results
10/25/2025
Dr Sommers is amazing, he's my hero
9/17/2025
Will never hesitate to recommend Doctor Sommers and his staff for treatment. Extremely professional and personable. Attentive to all details.
9/5/2025
I thought I'd be stressed, but I wasn't. They all made me feel right at home.
8/30/2025
He was very considerate and knowledgeable of my condition and concerns
8/20/2025
His personality was awesome and care and knowledge great experience
8/16/2025
Everything was great and I trust the results
8/16/2025
Dr. Sommers is the best. Would not go to anyone else.
8/15/2025
Dr. Sommers is the best.
8/14/2025
My spouse and I are so impressed at this point in my treatment journey.
8/8/2025
I feel like Dr. Sommers is the first medical professional that really understood where I was coming from. It's very reassuring and gives me strength to keep moving forward in believing that I can get back to my normal self again.
6/21/2025
Incredible bedside manner- extremely thoughtful and were explicit in their explanations
6/6/2025
Dr. Sommers showed a thorough knowledge of my situation. He was well prepared based on previous x-rays. We discussed my possible condition, he examined me, and concluded that no further treatment was warranted. I was very well satisfied with the treatment.
6/4/2025
Informative and open discussion of clinical plan expectations very much appreciated. Also there was no sense of rush'.
5/29/2025
Provider responded of obvious things I already knew. Told me that he would not attempt surgery however he did not give me any options. Spent about five or ten minutes max In conversation and then just departed. I did not gain any insight regarding my condition.
5/10/2025
Dr Sommers explained the surgery in terms I could understand and made me feel comfortable choosing him to do my surgery.
5/8/2025
I will recommend this doctor to everyone
5/5/2025
God sent
4/26/2025
Good
4/23/2025
Good very
4/17/2025
Dr. Sommers was very arrogant and confident in his opinion - which turned out to be completely wrong!
4/17/2025
All good
4/14/2025
First time with doctor. Didn't know what to expect.
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Map & Directions
TGH Harbourside Medical Tower
5 Tampa General Circle, Harborside Medical Tower Suite 860,Tampa, FL 33606
Office
813-660-6950Fax
813-660-6622