Summary

Dr. Robert Cummings is an orthopedic surgeon with 36 years of experience treating injuries and conditions affecting bones, joints, and muscles. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Cummings pursued specialized fellowship training in sports medicine at the University of Utah, which he completed in 1998, giving him advanced expertise in treating athletic injuries and helping patients return to active lifestyles. He speaks English and brings more than three decades of surgical experience to his practice.

Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Canton Potsdam Hospital and practices at Providence Specialty Clinic Orthopedics in Hood River, Oregon. He treats patients with joint pain, broken arms, and arthritis of the joints. His approach includes physical therapy to help patients regain strength and movement, along with hands-on manual therapy techniques. Dr. Cummings also incorporates strength training programs to help patients rebuild muscle and prevent future injuries. Patients rate him highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 36 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Utah Sports Medicine Fellowship
  • 161 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Robert Sumner Cummings JR., MDDr. Joseph Santo SacamanoDr. Herman Douglas HeringDr. Marc Sashenka Kirchner
Orthopedic SurgerySurgerySurgeryEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
36 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Hood River , ORThe Dalles , ORHood River , ORSeattle , WA
Med School: Tufts University Med School: University of Missouri at Columbia Med School: Oregon Health & Science University Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Robert Sumner Cummings

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PROV Employee POS
  • Age Right (Marquis Advantage)
  • BCBS Federal
  • Champ VA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Medicaid OR Plus Open Card
  • Medicare A&B
  • Moda Connexus Network
  • Providence ElderPlace PACE
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicaid
  • Regence BCBS EPO - Out of State
  • Regence BCBS PAR
  • Regence BCBS PPO
  • Regence BCBS PPP
  • Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage
  • Tricare for Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Select
  • Tricare US Family Health Plan
  • Tricare West
  • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Plus
  • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
  • United Healthcare Complete Care HMO
  • United Healthcare Med Advantage HMO
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO Network
  • United Healthcare POS
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • United Healthcare Surest

Medical Specialties

Robert Sumner Cummings has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Robert Sumner Cummings has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Robert Sumner Cummings holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Utah Sports Medicine Fellowship in 1998, University of Utah \nSports Medicine Fellowship in 1998, and Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital in 1993.

Residency

Completed their residency at Allegheny General Hospital in 1997.

Internship

Completed their internship at Baystate Medical Center in 1991.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University in 1990 and Tufts University School of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Robert Sumner Cummings' NPI number is 1528039211.

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Which hospitals is Robert Cummings affiliated with?
Robert Cummings is affiliated with Canton Potsdam Hospital.

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