About
Jim Cummings, MD received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and completed medical school at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Virginia, where he also served as chief resident. He has practiced medicine in his hometown of Asheville since 1998 and co-founded Blue Ridge Premier Medicine in 2010.
Dr. Cummings focuses on preventive health and evidence-based screening with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular disease and cancer risk reduction. He recognizes cardiovascular disease and cancer as the two leading causes of death in America and builds his clinical approach around addressing those risks proactively. He values the time the concierge model affords for knowing patients thoroughly and helping them reach their health goals. Outside the office, he enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his close-knit family. His deepest personal passion is fishing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Virginia
Medical School
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical College of Virginia (Chief Resident)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cummings right for?
Dr. Cummings is an excellent fit for adults focused on long-term prevention and risk reduction. Patients with a family history of cardiovascular disease or cancer benefit directly from his clinical emphasis in those areas. His decades of practice in Asheville mean he brings genuine familiarity with the local medical community and referral networks. Adults who want a physician invested in knowing their full health picture over many years will find a strong match in Dr. Cummings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cummings focuses on preventive health and appropriate screening measures aimed at reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. He recognizes these as the two leading causes of death in America and builds individualized prevention plans for his patients around that understanding.
Dr. Cummings has practiced medicine in Asheville since 1998. He co-founded Blue Ridge Premier Medicine in 2010 and has built his career in this community over more than two decades.
Dr. Cummings earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and his medical degree at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Virginia, where he also served as chief resident.
Yes. Dr. Cummings was a founding member of Blue Ridge Premier Medicine when the practice launched in 2010. He has been with the practice since its beginning and helped establish it as Asheville's first comprehensive concierge medical practice.
Dr. Cummings practices Internal Medicine with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cancer risk reduction. He works with patients on health maintenance, screening, and lifestyle optimization across all aspects of adult health.
Yes. Dr. Cummings serves as an attending physician at Mission Hospital. He follows his patients through hospitalizations, making daily visits and coordinating care with specialist consultants and hospital staff.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026