Summary

Dr. Russell Cummings is a surgeon with five decades of medical experience serving patients in Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at University Hospital. With 50 years in practice, Dr. Cummings brings extensive surgical expertise to his patients. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Cummings practices at Citizens Rural Clinic in Columbia, Louisiana, and maintains affiliations with Citizens Medical Center and Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as throat infections, back pain in pregnant women, and spinal issues in children and adolescents. He performs various diagnostic procedures including pathology testing and specialized kidney transplant biopsies. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 50 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Citizens Rural Clinic

484 Collins RdColumbia, LA 71418
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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SurgeryFamily MedicineSurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
50 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 15 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
Columbia , LAArcadia , LAWinnsboro , LAOlla , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Russell O Cummings

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Russell O Cummings has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Russell O Cummings has the following area of expertise

  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1976

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Dr. Russell Cummings is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center and Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc.

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