Dr. Cary Cummings M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1617 N Front St Harrisburg PA, 17102About
Dr. Cary Cummings is a nephrologist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Cummings specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cummings most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Meharry Medical College 1976
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Bronchitis
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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