Stephen H. Cummings, MD

Overview

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

Biography

Stephen H. Cummings, MD is fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgery from the internationally renowned Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida. He earned his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Grove City College in Pennsylvania, graduating Cum Laude. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Illinois. Dr. Cummings completed his residency program at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Hofstra North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in New York.

 

Dr. Cummings' practice includes treatment of painful joints, fractures, arthritis and common conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger. 

 

Dr. Cummings specializes in primary, complex and revision joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder. His specialty training includes minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, muscle sparing surgery, partial knee replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, the use of custom implants and robotic surgery. 

 

His specialty training also includes the treatment of painful, failed or infected joint replacements. 

 

His research interests include pioneering new implant materials for joint replacements that may last longer and have lower risks for infection.  He has also participated in research of robotic-assisted partial and total joint replacements using innovative surgical techniques. 

 

Dr. Cummings is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).