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Jeffrey Cummings

Neurology

Jeffrey Cummings, MD

Joy Chambers-Grundy Professor of Brain Science and Director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, UNLV

Las Vegas, NV

Jeffrey L. Cummings, MD, ScD, is a neurologist subspecializing in neurodegenerative diseases, with a primary focus on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson's disease, primary lateral sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), corticobasal degeneration, cerebellar degeneration, and related conditions such as developmental dysphasia familial and CACH syndrome. He serves adult and geriatric patient populations, particularly th

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25+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

  • University of Wyoming — Sc.D., Science
  • Boston University School of Medicine — Neurology Fellowship
  • National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, London — Neuropathology/Neuropsychiatry Fellowship
  • University of Washington — M.D., Medicine
  • University of Wyoming — B.S., Zoology/Philosophy

Peer Recognition

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors

    1993, 1996, 2001, 2005-2006 (5 years)

  • Desert CompanionBest Doctor

    2013-2015 (3 years)

  • Vegas SevenTop Doc

    2014-2016 (3 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

Dementia & Cognitive DisordersAlzheimer's DiseaseDementia & Cognitive DeclineFrontotemporal Dementia

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Integrated Health Sciences
  • Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Languages

English

Experience

25+ years in practice