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Dr. Howard Cummings, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Howard Cummings, MD
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Dr. Howard Cummings, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Kingsport, TN.
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Dr. Howard Cummings, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 64
Kingsport, TN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Howard Cummings, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Kingsport, TN.

About

Dr. Cummings graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1987 and completed a residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Dr. Howard Cummings, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Kingsport, TN and has 38 years experience. Dr. Cummings currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center, Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Indian Path Community Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center. At present, Dr. Cummings received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Cummings' office accepts new patients. Dr. Cummings is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Macular or Retinal Edema
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular or Retinal Edema
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular or Retinal Edema
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreous Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
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Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
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Macular Degeneration
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Retina Diseases
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eye Examination
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Vision Screening
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Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Retina and Vitreous Assoc Ky
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Cummings, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cummings' profile.

Dr. Howard Cummings, MD is affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center, Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Indian Path Community Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Cummings, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bristol Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN

  • Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

    388 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell, VA

  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital

    300 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN

  • Indian Path Community Hospital

    2000 Brookside Dr, Kingsport, TN

  • Johnson City Medical Center

    400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN