About
Tim B. Cummings, MD brings decades of internal medicine experience to his Roswell, Georgia practice. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University on a full academic scholarship, then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986. He completed both his internship and residency at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, earning the Thomas J. Watts Award for Outstanding Resident in 1987. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Cummings describes his philosophy in one word: respect. He believes listening sits at the center of every diagnosis and every treatment plan. He aims to serve as a true patient advocate, offering unbiased, practical medical guidance that spans both conventional and less conventional options. His accolades include recognition as one of America's Top Physicians every year since 2003 and the Patients' Choice Award every year since 2008. Beyond clinical work, Dr. Cummings serves on the MDVIP Foundation Board and has directed medical missions to Bolivia since 2014. He has supervised HOPE Health Corps field teams across South Africa, Jamaica, Cambodia, and West Africa. An avid tennis player, he claimed the League Tennis City Championship in Men's Doubles in 2018 and the Peach Tennis Championship in 2016.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, 1980
Medical School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Doctorate of Medicine, 1986
Residency
Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC, 1993-1994
Additional Training
Internship: Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC, 1986-1988
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cummings right for?
Dr. Cummings is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a dedicated internist. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his decades of internal medicine experience. He works well with those who value direct physician access, including after-hours phone contact. Patients who want a true advocate for navigating both conventional and less conventional treatment options will find his approach well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cummings focuses on internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. He manages chronic diseases and delivers comprehensive wellness care. He also provides unbiased guidance across conventional and less conventional treatment options, serving as a practical patient advocate.
Yes. Dr. Cummings holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed his internship and residency at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Cummings has practiced internal medicine for several decades. He completed his medical degree in 1986 and his residency training through 1994. His peers have recognized him as one of America's Top Physicians every year since 2003.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Cummings directly by phone after hours and on weekends. Every call goes to him personally, not to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Cummings describes his philosophy in one word: respect. He treats listening as the foundation of every diagnosis and treatment plan. He aims to serve as a true patient advocate, offering practical guidance that spans a wide range of medical options.
Dr. Cummings has earned recognition as one of America's Top Physicians every year since 2003. He has also received the Patients' Choice Award every year since 2008. Early in his training, the faculty at Richland Memorial Hospital recognized him with the Thomas J. Watts Award for Outstanding Resident in 1987.
Dr. Cummings serves on the MDVIP Foundation Board. He has directed medical missions to Bolivia since 2014 and supervised HOPE Health Corps field teams across South Africa, Jamaica, Cambodia, and West Africa.
Dr. Cummings holds affiliations with North Fulton Regional Hospital and Northside Hospital. These affiliations help him coordinate care for members who need hospital-based services in the metro Atlanta area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026