Dr. Dean Cummins, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist
616.2 mi · 1 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
At a glance
Accepts 15 insurances
Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Works at vNew Jersey Eye Center
Speaks English and Spanish
1 other language spoken
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In-network insurances
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Diabetic Retinopathy
Flashes and Floaters
General Eye Consultation
General Eye Follow Up
Retina Consultation
Retina Surgery Consultation
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Vein / Artery Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Flashes and Floaters
General Eye Consultation
General Eye Follow Up
More about Dr. Dean Cummins, MD, PhD
Our medical retina specialist, Dr. Dean Cummins, completed his undergraduate training at Harvard College. He then went on to obtain a Masters in Science and Philosophy and a PhD. in Neurophysiology at Yale University between the years 1979-1983. In 1988, he obtained his Medical Degree from Tufts School of Medicine. He completed an internship in the field of Internal Medicine the following year at Faulkner Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Cummins then returned to Yale for Ophthalmology training at the Yale Eye Center, which he concluded in 1993. During his training, he received the Yale Excellence in Ophthalmology Award, two years in a row. In 1994, he joined the Joslin Diabetes Center at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School to complete a fellowship in Medical Retina.
Dr. Cummins has been a prominent Medical Retina specialist in the New York & New Jersey Metropolitan areas since 1994. His specialty areas are diabetic eye problems and macular degeneration. During this time he has been a Retina Attending and Instructor at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. He was also named one of America's Top Ophthalmologists between the years 2002-2008.
Dr. Cummins is married and the father of a daughter. In his free time he is a professional musician, playing jazz, drums and composing music.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Tufts University
Yale University, Ph.D. in Neurophysiology
Yale Eye Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Faulkner Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship in Medical Retina
Yale University, Master’s in Philosophy
Practice
vNew Jersey Eye Center
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Italian
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1174549547
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What practice does Dr. Dean Cummins work with?
Dr. Dean Cummins works with vNew Jersey Eye Center.
Where is Dr. Dean Cummins's office located?
Dr. Dean Cummins's office is located at 1 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Cummins have?
Dr. Dean Cummins is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dean Cummins?
Dr. Dean Cummins frequently sees patients for Flashes and Floaters, General Eye Consultation, General Eye Follow Up, Retina Consultation, and Retina Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Dean Cummins on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Dean Cummins speak?
Dr. Dean Cummins speaks English, Spanish, and Italian.