Mr. Robert W. Cummings P.A.-C.
Physician Assistant
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE OAK RIDGE TN, 37830About
Robert Cummings is a physician assistant practicing in OAK RIDGE, TN. Robert specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920