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Summary
Dr. Russell Cummings is a surgeon with five decades of experience in medical practice. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and went on to complete his residency at University Hospital. His extensive career spans 50 years, during which he has developed expertise in surgical procedures and comprehensive patient care. Dr. Cummings speaks English fluently.
Dr. Cummings practices at Citizens Rural Clinic in Columbia, Louisiana, and maintains hospital affiliations with Citizens Medical Center and Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc. He treats patients experiencing abdominal pain, including complications during pregnancy, and addresses mood disorders in pediatric patients. His surgical expertise includes performing laparoscopic procedures, which use minimally invasive techniques for patient comfort and faster recovery. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cummings highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars.
Dr. Cummings practices at Citizens Rural Clinic in Columbia, Louisiana, and maintains hospital affiliations with Citizens Medical Center and Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc. He treats patients experiencing abdominal pain, including complications during pregnancy, and addresses mood disorders in pediatric patients. His surgical expertise includes performing laparoscopic procedures, which use minimally invasive techniques for patient comfort and faster recovery. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cummings highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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 71418Mon8:00 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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| Surgery | Family Medicine | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 50 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 26 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, Spanish | |
| Columbia , LA | Baskin , LA | Vidalia , LA | Winnsboro , LA |
| Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Russell O Cummings
Medical Specialties
Dr. Russell O Cummings has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Russell O Cummings has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
Dr. Russell O Cummings holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Cummings' NPI number is 1528057114.
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