Overview
Dr. Katherine Cummings is a pediatrician interested in child development and behavior, mental health, and patient education. Her philosophy of care is to be a good listener and understand a patient's history, and that the best intervention is one that is attainable and practical for both the patient and their family. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Dr. Cummings attended medical school in Long Island and then joined the Peace Corps after college. During a 2-year stay in Tanzania, she developed an interest in global health and more deeply understood the importance of good primary care. Dr. Cummings then went on to complete her residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland, which included pediatric rotations as far away as Lesotho in Southern Africa.
Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Delayed Growth, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6734 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Cummings
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Cummings?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Cummings by calling their office at 845-202-6137. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Cummings a top-rated expert for Lyme Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Cummings is classified as an Experienced expert for Lyme Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Katherine Cummings specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Cummings is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Lyme Disease, Delayed Growth, and Herpangina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Katherine Cummings participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Cummings has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lyme Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine Cummings's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine Cummings accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Cummings accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 845-202-6137 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Cummings isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Cummings isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- HerpanginaDr. Cummings isExperienced. Learn about Herpangina.
- Lyme DiseaseDr. Cummings isExperienced. Learn about Lyme Disease.