Jeffrey R. Cummings, MD, FAAOS

Specialties:

Orthopedics
Patient Rating:
4.9 / 5 (158 Reviews)

About Dr. Cummings

Dr. Jeffrey Cummings is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating complex shoulder and knee injuries. Dr. Cummings completed his medical degree and orthopedic surgery residency at Loma Linda University in Southern California. Following his residency, he served as an orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. Air Force at Fairchild Air Force Base. He then refined his surgical skills and subspecialties in the shoulder and knee during his San Diego Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.

After he completed his fellowship, Dr. Cummings provided orthopedic care at Tahoe Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic for twenty years. Dr. Cummings has led sports medicine and trauma training for the Barton Health’s Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship and travels with the U.S. Men’s and Women’s alpine teams as a member of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Physician Pool.

Dr. Cummings currently sees Tahoe Orthopedic & Sports Medicine patients in Stateline, NV and the Carson Valley. He addresses general issues in the musculoskeletal system with a focus on shoulder and knee care as well as arthroscopy and arthroplasty, two minimally invasive surgical approaches to address joint pain.

Dr. Cummings enjoys supporting athletic training for high school sports teams and spending time outdoors with his family. Some of his favorite activities include skiing, waterskiing, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, and golfing.

Many patients come in worried — but once we identify the problem, we can create a clear plan forward.

Articles & Videos

  • Dr. Jeff Cummings Shoulder Health Peek Video Preview
  • Dr. Jeff Cummings Shoulder Webinar Video Preview

Locations

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Education

Pacific Union College, BS, Chemistry

Residency

Loma Linda University, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Fellowship

University of California San Diego, Fellow of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Internships

Loma Linda University, General Surgery Internship

Medical/Graduate Studies

Loma Linda University, MD

Professional Memberships

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
    • Added Qualification: Orthopedics Sports Subspecialty

Affiliated Memberships:

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • U.S. Ski Team Physician Pool

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained