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Thomas John Cummings

Professor of Pathology
Pathology
Duke Box 3712, Durham, NC 27710
351M Davison Bldg, Green Zone, Duke South Hospital, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Clinical and Research interests: Neuropathology; Ophthalmic pathology; Orthopaedic pathology; Neuromuscular pathology; General surgical pathology; Leprosy; Tropical diseases.

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Pathology · 2011 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Ophthalmology · 2011 - Present Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1997 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Scholarly Works


Visually significant corneal deposits associated with rifabutin therapy for Bartonella henselae.

Journal article Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep · June 2026 PURPOSE: To report the clinical and histopathological features of a case of visually significant corneal deposits due to rifabutin therapy used to treat Bartonella henselae. OBSERVATIONS: A 73-year-old male with a history of recurrent bartonellosis on rifa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ring Melanoma: from Vitrectomy to Enucleation.

Journal article Retin Cases Brief Rep · May 19, 2026 PURPOSE: To report disease progression of ring melanoma. METHODS: A comprehensive chart review was conducted. RESULTS: A 75-year-old male presented with persistent floaters and reduced visual acuity in the right eye. On diagnostic and therapeutic vitrectom ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hybrid neurofibroma-schwannoma of the orbit: a case report and review of the literature.

Journal article Orbit · October 2025 Hybrid peripheral nerve sheath tumor is a rare tumor subtype that infrequently occurs within the orbit. A 50-year-old male presented with a 6-year history of worsening left-sided proptosis and hypoglobus. Magnetic resonance imaging of the orbits revealed a ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Research Training In Neuro-Oncology

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2005 - 2010

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Education


University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey · 1991 M.D.