Dr. Howard Lee Cummings, MD

Dr. Howard Cummings is an ophthalmologist who specializes in retinal conditions, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. With 39 years of experience treating complex eye conditions, Dr. Cummings has developed particular expertise in managing serious retinal diseases. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Cummings practices at multiple locations across Tennessee and Virginia, including Kingsport, Johnson City, Knoxville, Bristol, and Abingdon. His hospital affiliations include Holston Valley Medical Center, Indian Path Community Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center, and Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. Dr. Cummings performs advanced procedures such as retinal imaging and …anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve patients' vision. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.