Luis E. Cummings Jr., MD
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
909 Ave Tito Castro Suite 501 Ponce Puerto Rico, 00716About
Dr. Luis Cummings Jr. practices Pain Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Cummings Jr. serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Luis E. Cummings Jr., MD's Videos
Education and Training
MD at the University of Puerto Rico
Medical Sciences Campus
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology
Provider Details
Luis E. Cummings Jr., MD's Expert Contributions
Can I see my pain management doctor during the coronavirus?
The Answer is YES, but this time is by telemedicine which means you have to call doctors office and will schedule a consult. READ MORE
Is my mother's leg pain sciatica or something else?
Yes, it can be something else. That's why we need to do a work-up for lumbar pain, as it could be anything from Hip Bursitis, Facet joint syndrome, Sacroiliac artropathy, Disc herniation, piriform syndrome, abnormal musculoskeletal sprain. You should consult a pain management physician if pain is present more than 3 months or long-term narcotics. READ MORE
Long term narcotic use
Constipation is a side effect of narcotics. They should not be prescribed for a long period of time because of the chemical dependance, addiction, and tolerance. The natural remedy is to start tapering down. Don't start using another medication for a side effect. READ MORE
My back hurts when I sit down. Why?
The reason is a disc herniation compressing the nerve roots of lumbar nerves. READ MORE
What is causing my chronic back pain?
The answered is NO. There are multiple studies relating all these NSAID'S with Cardiac infarcts, Renal insufficiency, and Gastrointestinal irritation to name a few of the adverse effects. Should consider work up for lumbar pain lasting more than three months. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Public Speaking at the Academy of Ponce Anesthesiology and the American Southern Medical Academy -
Awards
- AROP 2001
Fellowships
- University of Miami/Jackson Memorial
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Academy of Pain Management, American Society Of Interventional Pain Physicians, World Institute of Pain
What do you attribute your success to?
- Quality control for procedures, knowledge for certifications and respect for patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Exotic Travel (Australia, India, Nepal), Beach, Water Skiing
Luis E. Cummings Jr., MD's Practice location
Luis E. Cummings Jr., MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Cummings Jr.
Ha sido muy excelente todo
Contenta con el doctor, me gusto como me trato
Muy communicativo, instructiones précisas al paciente
- Carlos
El Dr Luis Cummings es muy atento y respetuoso con sus pacientes , y su personal Es excelente.Tengo plena confianza en el como medico y espero que sus tratamientos majoren mi calidad de vida . Que Dios le bendiga a el y a todo su personal.
- Debbie
Me trataron on my bien
- Aimee
Excele
- Iris
Excelente
- Migna
Buen trato
Doctor see ha portado may bien, my agradecida
- Asdrubal
It's a excelente Choice for any situatio
- Hazel dianne
Great! A stellar father! 🤗😍😃
- Rocher
Very good
- Cecilia
Profesional
- Amaury j.
Equipo muy atento excelente facidad recibi trato como en familia gracias, Dr: L. Gumming por las atenciones brindadas. Familia Martinez Resto Jayuya, PR.
- Norma
Buena medico
- Maria
Muy profesional
Me gusto mucho
- Zulma
Excellent example
- Amparo
Profesional
- Waleska
Super
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