Jennifer Cummings, MD
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
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Specialty Interests: Cardiac Implantable Devices (ICDs and Pacemakers), atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia
Experience: Dr. Cummings has more than 15 years of experience in treating patients with all forms of cardiac rhythm disturbances, implanting pacing devices and extracting pacemaker leads.
Dr. Cummings is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, and she is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 20 consecutive years, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: Dr. Cummings is a graduate of the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency with Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio, followed by a cardiovascular disease fellowship with The MetroHealth System, Case Western Reserve University College of Medicine, Cleveland, where she was selected chief fellow in her final year. She pursued her subspecialty training as an electrophysiology fellow at Cleveland Clinic where she again served as chief fellow in her final year of training. After her fellowship, Dr. Cummings remained at Cleveland Clinic for two years as director of Electrophysiology Research and the AF Innovation Center Preclinical Research Facility.
Before she joined the Mercy Hospital medical staff in 2015, Dr. Cummings was an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Medical College of Ohio.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Cummings’ primary research interests are esophageal complications of ablation for AF, cryoablation for AF and the newest heart rhythm monitoring technology. Since 2000, she has coauthored more than 60 research papers published in leading medical journals and 10 cardiology textbook chapters on arrhythmia and its treatment.
Dr. Cummings has been a frequent speaker at local, regional, national and international meetings, presenting research abstracts and lectures to prestigious organizations such as the World Congress on Cardiac Pacing & Electrophysiology in Rome, the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society.
About Dr. Cummings: “Having the knowledge and ability to make a positive difference in a person’s life is one of the greatest privileges there is. One of the reasons I love electrophysiology so much is because of the many opportunities it presents to help people live better, longer, healthier lives. This can be as simple as helping reassure a patient with an irregular heart beat or as serious as preventing sudden cardiac death.”
Leisure Activities: Outside of work, Dr. Cummings is a busy mom and an artist, and she also enjoys photography.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2015
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Electrophysiology
Cleveland,
OH
2005
Fellowship - MetroHealth Medical Center
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2003
Residency - Summa Health System
Internal Medicine
Akron,
OH
2000
Medical Education - Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Rootstown,
OH
1997
Undergraduate - Kent State University
Kent,
OH
1993
Additional Training
Professional Highlights
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Specialty Interests
catheter ablation, atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death, defibrillators, pacemakers, and sports ambulatory monitoring.
Awards & Honors
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
Research & Publications
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183 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
35 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025
Have always found the care provider to be compassionate and kind.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025
Dr. Cummings is the best, very friendly, and explained things very clearly.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025
Always a good experience, ample parking, and ease of getting to Dr. Cumming's office.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Cummings office is very good. She is so interested in everything you have to say and gives good advice. The best doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025
I have told friends about Dr. Cummings office.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Dr Cummings is very good at working with how I want my treatment to be
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
She answered all my questions, I was very happy with my appointment.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024
I felt the doctor and the clinician were communicating effectively.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024
We love Dr. Cummings!
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024
The staff and physician provided a pleasant office visit. Very efficient.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024
Everyone was very courteous and professional. The doctor was a exceptionally informative and showed her concern for me as a patient.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024
As I said, in my earlier comments, everyone there was very professional. The doctor was exceptionally informative and showed personal concern.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024
I changed my life by following directions. She was kind but firm when I was in the hospital in November last year. She was surprised and proud of the change. We celebrated together! Thank You!
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024
I love Dr. Cummings. She is the only physician that I have that I would truly trust everything she tells me. It gives you a true piece of mind especially with a heart condition to have a doctor that you have total confidence in. I LOVE her and would and do recommend her to everyone.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024
Dr. Cummings is the most caring and thorough physician that I have ever had!
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
Totally satisfied with Dr. Cummings
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024
Very good experience with Dr Cummings. She was very nice, as always, and gave me helpful advice.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024
Very happy with Dr. Cummings. Answered all questions and spent sufficient time covering my concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Cummings is a caring and knowledgeable physician. She listens to the patient and answers questions and concerns thoroughly.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024
Staff was very helpful and courteous.Dr. Cummings was great.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Excellent experience! Dr. Cummings answered all of my questions and asked questions to make sure everything was going well.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Dr Cummings is excellent and has an excellent staff.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024
Dr Cummings does a great job and really shows interest in her patients
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024
All I can say is this is a professional, caring staff. I would definitely recommend the doctor to anyone. Just a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
Dr. Cummings is very friendly and professional. She was so informative and put me at ease.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
Very goodDr Cummings and her staff are the best!!
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
The doctor, as well as the entire staff was very professional, to the point, and caring.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Extremely knowledgeable and thorough. The doctor exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr Cummings is approachable and patient.
Reviewed on May 22, 2024
My first visit with Dr Cummings and it went very smoothly.
Reviewed on May 22, 2024
I am grateful to have Dr Cummings. Her expertise, attentiveness, relatability, and consideration of my concerns are all top notch.
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
I have always liked Dr. Cummings. She is always very pleasant with some humor along the way. She listens to my concerns and suggests some testing. I have recommended her to others.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
Dr. Cummings is the best cardiologist I have had! She always listens to me and has really helped me with my Afib! I trust her judgment and medical wisdom!
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
I have complete confidence in Dr. Cummings and her staff. I am so thankful to be in her care. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
I always recommend Dr. Cummings for friends needing a cardiologist. She is down to earth and friendly. Again, I am so grateful to be in her care!