Dr. Peter Cummings, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Glendale, AZ and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University in 1989 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and more.Read his story
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6320 W Union Hills Dr Ste B1800
Glendale, AZ 85308
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- Aetna
- American Republic
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
very high
more than 99% of peers
Joint Pain
very high
more than 98% of peers
Shoulder Disorders
very high
more than 96% of peers
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Dr. Cummings' bio
This content was provided by Dr. Cummings "Dr. Cummings is an expert in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine with an emphasis on treating disorders of the elbow, shoulder and knee. He has been an invited faculty member of prestigious institutions across the country. Dr. Cummings has also served on many orthopedic and sports medicine committees throughout his career. His abstracts, manuscripts, and articles have been published in numerous scientific journals, magazines and textbooks. His lectures and presentations have gained national and international recognition. Dr. Cummings is a team physician and orthopedic consultant at Arizona State University and works with the athletes, as well as the general student population."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Cummings "To help people achieve health for life."
3 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Sports Medicine
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Cummings does not have any board certifications listed.
70 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
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37 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Replacement
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Excision of Humerus
- Excision of Radius or Ulna
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation Treatment
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Surgery
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Tommy John Surgery
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Education
- Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1989
- Pennsylvania HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1990
- Pennsylvania State UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 1996
- The Pennsylvania State University Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
- Pennsylvania State University / College of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed 1992
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
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Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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