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Michael Andrew Cummings, M.D.,M.S.
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Noyes Memorial Hospital
111 Clara Barton Street
Dansville, NY 14437
About Me
My practice specializes in ...
My practice specializes in head and neck cancers, prostate cancer including brachytherapy, and bladder cancer. There is often no one best approach for any situation, and the goal of any visit is finding how the uniqueness of each person and their case fits into the published evidence and their own expectations, and setting out a treatment plan that meets those goals.
Outside work I am married with two sons who are young enough to still want to spend time with me, and that keeps me quite busy. I enjoy running outdoors, am a part time Cub Scout Den Leader, skiing in the winter, and watching the Sabres and Bills.
Certified Specialties
Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Radiation Oncology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2018
Internship, Internal Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University. 2013 - 2014
Education
MD | SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions. 2013
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society.
Research
Clinical Trials
Lead Researcher: Michael Andrew Cummings
This phase III trial uses the Decipher risk score to guide intensification (for higher Decipher gene risk) or de-intensification (for low Decipher gene risk) of treatment to better match therapies to an individual patient's cancer aggressiveness. The...
Lead Researcher: Michael Andrew Cummings
The purpose of this study would like to learn if acupuncture-like electrical therapy can be used in patients with head and neck cancer who have had radiation treatment to treat dry mouth.
Publications
Journal Articles
Dona Lemus OM, Cao M, Cai B, Cummings M, Zheng D
Cancers.. 2024 March 1916 (6)Epub 03/19/2024.
Lemus OMD, Tanny S, Cummings M, Webster M, Wancura J, Jung H, Zhou Y, Yoon J, Pacella M, Zheng D
Journal of applied clinical medical physics. 2023 October 24 (10):e14057. Epub 06/05/2023.
Hardy SJ, Bandyopadhyay S, Yang H, Williams A, Gudina A, Cummings MA, Zhang H, Singh DP, Chen Y, Mohile NA, Janelsins MC, Milano MT
Frontiers in oncology.. 2023 13 :1111764. Epub 06/15/2023.
Bergsma DP, Moravan MJ, Suri JS, Cummings MA, Usuki KY, Singh DP, Milano MT
Journal of thoracic disease.. 2022 June 14 (6):1869-1879. Epub 1900 01 01.
Cummings MA, Ma SJ, Van Der Sloot P, Milano MT, Singh DP, Singh AK
Annals of translational medicine.. 2021 February 9 (4):284. Epub 1900 01 01.
Long-term maintenance of acinar cells in human submandibular glands after radiation therapy.
Luitje ME; Israel AK; Cummings MA; Giampoli EJ; Allen PD; Newlands SD; Ovitt CE.
International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics. 2021; 109(4): 1028-1039.
Milano MT, Bates JE, Budnik J, Qiu H, Hardy S, Cummings MA, Baumgart MA, Maggiore RJ, Mulford DA, Usuki KY
Lung cancer management.. 2020 February 259 (1):LMT25. Epub 02/25/2020.
Cummings MA, Usuki KY, Fleming FJ, Tejani MA, Katz AW
Journal of gastrointestinal oncology.. 2019 April 10 (2):357-361. Epub 1900 01 01.
Cummings, M; Youn. P; Abu-Aita, R; Herman, A; Hare, M; Zhang, H; Chen, Y; Singh, D.
Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice. 2019; 18(4): 1-7.
Inoperable pulmonary carcinoid tumors: local control rates with stereotactic body radiotherapy/hypofractionated RT with image-guided radiotherapy
Singh D; Chen Y; Cummings MA; Milano MT.
Clin Lung Cancer. 2019; 20(3): e284-e290.
Salama JK, Kirkpatrick JP, Milano MT, Chmura SJ, Adamson J, Fecci PE, Moravan MJ, Choudhury KR, Jutzy JM, Cummings MA, Rushing CN, Natarajan BD
Journal of radiosurgery and SBRT.. 2019 6 (3):179-187. Epub 1900 01 01.
Cummings MA, Ma SJ, Hermann G, Serra L, Syed Y, Malhotra HK, Chen Y, Milano MT, Gomez-Suescun JA, Singh DP, Singh AK
Clinical lung cancer.. 2018 November 19 (6):511-517. Epub 07/30/2018.
Cummings M, Youn P, Bergsma DP, Usuki KY, Walter K, Sharma M, Okunieff P, Schell MC, Milano MT
Neurosurgery.. 2018 September 183 (3):437-444. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ma SJ, Cummings M, Serra LM, Syed YA, Hermann GM, Chen Y, Milano MT, Singh AK, Gomez-Suescun JA, Singh DP
Clinical lung cancer.. 2018 May 19 (3):e297-e302. Epub 11/26/2017.
Cummings M, Dougherty DW, Mohile NA, Walter KA, Usuki KY, Milano MT
Advances in radiation oncology.. 2016 1 (1):17-20. Epub 02/02/2016.
Chowdhry V, Cummings MA, Hahn SS, Chowdhry AK, Stellingwerf K, Shapiro A
Practical radiation oncology.. 2013 3 (2 Suppl 1):S15-6. Epub 03/25/2013.
Cummings M, Chowdhry V, Shah H, Back J, Kennedy GA
Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics.. 2012 November 10 (5):434-8. Epub 09/21/2012.
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Patient Comments
Our doctor was absolutely fantastic!
May 26, 2024
Relationship with provider is 2 years. Positive from day one. Professional, caring, easy to chat with, knowledgeable and answered all questions with clarity and detail as appropriate. First class doctor!
Apr 17, 2024
Dr. Cummings is an excellent physician. I don't understand how he juggles so many things so well!
Mar 29, 2024
Exellent
Mar 22, 2024
Dr Cummings is wonderful. He had a student with him that was also very pleasant and caring.
Mar 18, 2024
Great team!
Jan 24, 2024
I rank Dr. Michael Cummings as quite possibly the best doctor I have had. I greatly appreciate that I see him, and not just one of his nurses or assistants.
Jan 22, 2024
Dr Cummings did a great job addressing my condition and potential treatment via radiation. Clearly described procedures and addressed pros and cons in easy to understand terms. Very happy with our meeting!
Oct 12, 2023
Appreciated Dr. Cummings on my concerned regarding my 'bladder' and coming up with a remedy.
Aug 27, 2023
Good
Aug 24, 2023
All the questions fit in the very good categoty
Jul 27, 2023
Everyone in that office is the best.
Jun 16, 2023
Dr. Cummings is an amazing provider! VERY CARING!
Jun 14, 2023
Dr. Cummings is "involved" in every aspect of my care. Follows up with doctors outside his system. More attention than I would expect.
Jun 13, 2023
Doctor coming to spend there with me all the way he's very nice very knowledgeable to help me in a lot of ways couldn't ask for any more from him or his staff. Matter of fact everyone over there has been wonderful because some days I'm not easy to deal with
May 28, 2023
Dr. Cummings continues to be a fantastic provider. From the time we first met until now he has been a blessing. Answering my questions and assuring me along the way has been so important!
May 18, 2023
Dr Cummings is thoughtful and very caring. He explains everything with great detail. Overall an outstanding doctor
May 07, 2023
Cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Cummings. Exceptional physician!
Apr 18, 2023
Good
Mar 23, 2023
Dr. Cummings is an outstanding Physician. I feel that he genuinely cares about my physical and mental wellbeing. He is an exceptional communicator. I understand his communications to me and I always feel listened to when speaking with him about my health condition and treatment. When I am in his office with him, I always feel like he is totally focused on my medical situation, I would recommend him to anyone in need of his medical expertise. One example of his dedication to his patients: On my first day of radiation for my cancer, he made a special effort to stop by and offer me words of encouragement. He knew how nervous I was about the procedure, so he made an extra effort to reassure me that I was in great hands with the Radiation Techs. He went above and beyond throughout my treatments. Thank you Dr. Cummings! You are the Best!
Feb 19, 2023
Dr. Cummings is exceptional - very good listener and caring.
Feb 12, 2023
I feel so well cared for with Dr Cummings and the team. I really feel like they care, listen and have compassion.
Jan 23, 2023
He was very thorough in his explanations.
Jan 16, 2023
Good
Jan 01, 2023
Good - good listener, calm manner, patient with my many questions. Explained procedures, etc., very well!
Dec 29, 2022
Dr. Cummings was great. Explained everything.
Dec 29, 2022
Dr Cummings was very thorough and understood my problem. He offered all options for a solution and answered all my questions.
Dec 18, 2022
Dr. Cummings heard my concern about having sufficient information to be able to make an informed consent for hormone therapy he made an appointment with Dr. Mohile and staff one week alter. He gave me the time needed to ask questions and gave me needed information.
Dec 16, 2022
I always tell everyone that Dr Cummings office and his staff are top notch with their empathy and compassion, putting you at as much ease as they can, and making your visit as much as possible a positive experience....they are the best!
Dec 01, 2022
Absolute best care for my cancer. These folks are essential in the quality of my care and mindset. I couldn't ask for better!
Nov 18, 2022
He's the best.
Nov 15, 2022
This doctor is always looking out for my health and well being
Oct 21, 2022
I cannot say enough good about Dr Cummings.
Oct 12, 2022
I have highly recommended this provider to many people with the same condition as me. Finest kind
Sep 29, 2022
Michael and his team are excellent! Not bad to say about them.
Sep 28, 2022
My experience with Dr. Cummings is the best I've ever had with a doctor.
Jun 27, 2022
Dr. Cummings was excellent
Jun 11, 2022
Dr Cummings is knowledgeable. Compassionate, and caring
May 30, 2022
Very good, went over all possibilities before choosing treatment.
May 27, 2022
Excellent provider.
Apr 27, 2022
Pleasant experiance
Apr 24, 2022
All my questions were answered to my satisfaction
Mar 27, 2022
Dr. Cummings has a very effective style - warm, intelligent, approachable. He should be commended by URMC.
Mar 23, 2022
The best doctor I have ever talked to.
Mar 22, 2022
Dr. Cummings was very forthcoming with relative answers based on his experience and how his treatment plan could resolve my Issues. He was very easy to speak with.
Mar 19, 2022
Great experience.
Mar 18, 2022