
Mr. Russell Orville Cummings MD
Surgeon
484 Collins Rd Columbia LA, 71418About
Dr. Russell Cummings is a general surgeon practicing in Columbia, LA. Dr. Cummings specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Cummings provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1976
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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