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Dr. Lori Summers Dr. Lori Summers has two passions—injured horses and injured people. And her work for both is impressive. Since 1998, Dr. Summers has been in the south Louisiana area. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, completed
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a surgical internship at Northwestern University and a neurological surgery residency at Tulane University. She then completed a complex spine fellowship
“It’s my love of fabrics and antiques that really made me want to start my
at the University of Florida. “Women make up about 8 percent of the practicing
business,” says Cindy St. Romain. For over 20 years, Cindy has offered antiques,
neurosurgeons in the US, and I am proud to be one of them,” she states.
fabrics and more from her full-service design studio and shop, St. Romain
As a board-certified neurosurgeon with interest in trauma and spine surgery, Dr. Summers also works with the North Oaks Level II Trauma Center,
Interiors. Early in Cindy’s career, she apprenticed under a designer developing
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital and Lakeview Regional Medical Center. She
a specialty in draperies. “Fabrics have been and are a big part of what I enjoy
belongs to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of
about design. I love using beautiful fabrics of different colors and textures for
Neurological Surgeons, Louisiana State Medical Society, St. Tammany Parish
chairs, pillows and draperies.”
Medical Society, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society—the only national medical society in the world. Following her love of horses, she is active in the rescue of injured or abandoned
Her appreciation for beautiful antiques birthed from Cindy’s time living abroad, which developed her design style of combining elegance with comfort and new with old. “I like to create an eclectic mix of vintage and antiques with
horses throughout the area. “I have five rescues of my own and love working with
new pieces. It’s an interesting combination that gives warmth and importance
the many horse rescue efforts within our community,” she adds. While caring for her
to a room,” she says.
own horses, she is a supporter of the Louisiana Horse Rescue Association, Southern Eventing and Dressage Association and New Orleans Polo Club. Ever-serving those around her, Dr. Summers is a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve and earned the Army Achievement award during her deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Cindy enjoys traveling to Europe to locate the finest antiques for her clients and is committed to providing unique pieces at affordable prices. Her design services range from new construction and renovation to any need a client may have. She adds, “I love helping people make their home beautiful.” Slated for early June, Cindy is excited to be opening St. John Gallery
Freedom. She has volunteered in medical missions in West Africa and South
next door. “Throughout my 20 years, I have sold art, but now will have it all in
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one place. St. John will have antique, traditional and contemporary art from Southern artists and others that will complement the offerings of St. Romain Interiors.” When not at the shop, Cindy can be found on the tennis court or enjoying time with her husband and three children.
Summers Spine & Neurosurgery is located at
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1200 Derek Dr., Ste 400, in Hammond, and 648 Crestwood Dr.,
St. Romain Interiors and soon-to-be St. John Gallery are located at
in Covington. 985-419-7767. summersneurosurgery.com.
207-209 St. John St. in Madisonville. 845-7411. stromaininteriors.com.
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