Rhett Cummings, MD
About Rhett Cummings, MD
Rhett Cummings, MD, serves as the Executive Vice President at The Oregon Clinic and has been a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician since 2004. He has extensive experience in healthcare leadership and education, having held various roles in prominent medical institutions in Portland, Oregon.
Work at The Oregon Clinic
Rhett Cummings, MD, has served as the Executive Vice President at The Oregon Clinic since 2017. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects of the clinic, contributing to its mission of providing high-quality healthcare services. Additionally, he has been a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician at The Oregon Clinic since 2004, where he has dedicated 20 years to patient care in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Rhett Cummings, MD, holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his medical training with an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 1997 to 2000, followed by a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2000 to 2004. His educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design Engineering from Oklahoma State University, completed from 1984 to 1989.
Background
Before his current roles, Rhett Cummings, MD, was involved with Health Share of Oregon as a member of the Leadership Team from 2012 to 2015. He also held various leadership positions at Providence Health & Services, including Chair of the Providence Oregon Medical Executive Committee from 2014 to 2016 and Department Chair of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Providence Portland Medical Center from 2017 to 2021. His extensive experience in healthcare leadership complements his clinical practice.
Achievements
Rhett Cummings, MD, has been actively involved in various boards and committees. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Providence High Performing Network Executive Board since 2021 and as a Board Member for the Portland Service Area Advisory Council at Providence Health & Services since 2012. His leadership roles reflect his commitment to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes in the Portland area.