Dr. John Cummings MD, Neurosurgeon
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Dr. John Cummings MD

Neurosurgeon

5/5(1)
Indianapolis Indiana, 46219
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5/5

About

John T. Cummings Jr., MD, is a neurological surgeon working in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a neurosurgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive surgery, as well as general neurosurgery. Procedures he commonly performs include cerebral and spinal shunts, craniotomy, craniectomy, surgery of skull base, neuroendoscopy, epidural block, facet blocks, herniated disc surgery, lamina procedures, nerve block, neuroplasty, neurostimulation, spinal neurostimulation, spinal compression fracture repair, spinal fusion, or spinal reconstructive surgery for deformities. Conditions Dr. Cummings Jr. treats encompass brain and nervous system cancer, brain aneurysm, cerebral vascular disease, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak), Craniopharyngioma, Degenerative Disc Disease, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus, Intervertebral Disc Herniation, Low Back Pain, Meningiomas, Myelopathy, Nerve Sheath Tumors, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Pathological Spine Fracture, Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Radiculopathy (not Due to Disc Displacement), Scoliosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Stenosis, Spine Deformities, Spine Fractures, Spondylolisthesis, and Stroke. Dr. Cummings Jr. studied at Indiana University and graduated in 1982. He is certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and remains an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Society of Lateral Access Surgery.

Education and Training

Indiana University

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery- Neurological Surgery

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Dr. John Cummings MD's Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Minimally Spine SurgeryNeurological Surgeon

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Founding Member, Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS) -
  • Guest Lecturer, Fusions for SI Bone -

Internships

  • Indiana University

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Society of Lateral Access Surgery

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The willingness of taking on new techniques and procedures to improve the quality of life of his patients.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading, Water Skiing, Golfing

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Neruological Surgeons

Dr. John Cummings MD's Practice location

11197 Estancia Way -
Carmel, Indiana 46032
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
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1400 N RITTER AVE -
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
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New patients: 317-355-1020
Fax: 317-355-1023

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Dr. John Cummings MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Susan
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    Outstanding neurosurgeon, doctor & man. From rare neurological birth defects to spine fractures Dr. Cummings is a lifesaver!

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