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A Durham, NC pathologist, Dr. Thomas Cummings is trained to research, study, diagnose & treat disease by analyzing sample tissues at a microscopic level.
Duke University Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Thomas J. Cummings is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Thomas Cummings graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1991 before completing a residency in Pathology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC from 1997 to 1999. He then completed a fellowship in Neuropathology at Duke University Medical Center from 1999 to 2001.
Dr. Cummings has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Pathology and Neurology.
Specialties
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Pathology
Pathologists are medical doctors who specialize in researching, studying, diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases and disorders. General pathologists study tissues, blood, and fluid samples from patients, allowing for more precise diagnoses and earlier, potentially life-saving interventions. Subspecialties of pathology include forensic pathology or anatomical pathology, among others.
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Neurology
Dr. Thomas Cummings identifies and treats various neurological conditions, coming from issues in the brain and spinal cord. Dr. Cummings may order tests & scans to arrive at the correct diagnosis, which is needed for arranging an appropriate treatment plan for patients. Treatments can involve medication management, multiple therapies, or lifestyle changes, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
MD • 1991
Residency
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Residency in Pathology • 1997 - 1999
Fellowship
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, North Carolina
Fellowship in Neuropathology • 1999 - 2001
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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