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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
37 years of experience
Dr. Howard Cummings, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Kingsport, TN.

About

Dr. Howard Cummings, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Kingsport, TN and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1987 and completed a residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Cummings received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cummings is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Southeastern Retina Associates PC
    2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 434-0853
  2. 2 Office
    310 Cummings St # B, Abingdon, VA 24210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (276) 623-5254
  3. 3 Office
    100 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 140, Johnson City, TN 37604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 434-0853
  4. 4 Office
    160 Cummings St, Abingdon, VA 24210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 578-4364

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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 and Indian Path Community Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bristol Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN

  • Indian Path Community Hospital

    2000 Brookside Dr, Kingsport, TN