Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richard Cummings of Kinston, North Carolina (NC) Profile

Dr. Richard E. Cummings has established a reputation as a pre-eminent plastic surgeon in Kinston, NC and Raleigh, NC. Indeed, he has earned acclaim from fellow surgeons and patients around the world for his skill and artistry in performing breast augmentation procedures and body contouring, consistently producing beautiful, natural looking results for 100's of women each year.

Dr. Cummings is a graduate of Brooklyn Preparatory School in Brooklyn, NY. During that time he was a member of the National Honor Society while participating on the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. He attended Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, where he received his degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Cummings then attended the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, where he received his M.D. degree. His internship and general surgery residency were performed at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, as well as the Miami V.A. Hospital and the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. His residency in plastic surgery was done at Loyola University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cummings is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery - the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons. 

Dr. Cummings has been practicing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Kinston since 1984, specializing in cosmetic breast augmentation, breast lift, and liposuction. He has been the Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Lenoir Memorial Hospital ever since that time. He has competed in triathlons around the country, and he also enjoys skiing and and golf. He and his wife, Crystal, reside in Kinston and Wilmington, NC. They have five children: Patrick, Alex, Chasity, Justin and Allura.

Certifications and Professional Memberships

• M.D.
• American Board of Plastic Surgery