Dr. Allegra Cummings is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and has maintained a thriving OB/GYN practice in New York City since 2002. While she is interested in all aspects of the specialty, she has a special interest in supporting women who choose vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC). Dr. Cummings received her undergraduate education at Barnard College, Columbia University. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, and was active in the Student National Medical Association, serving as Regional Director for New York and New Jersey. Dr. Cummings completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, which is now part of Mount Sinai. During her residency, she was awarded the David B. Crawford Prize for professionalism and leadership. She also was a finalist for a teaching award presented by the medical students at Columbia University. In 2011, while Dr. Cummings was a faculty attending, the obstetrics and gynecology residents at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital chose her as their best teacher. She is also the recipient of the National Faculty Award of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Cummings is fluent in English and speaks functional Spanish.
PracticeObstetrics and Gynecology (West 80th Street)
GenderFemale
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedAETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, Aetna - NYP, GHI, VNSNY CHOICE, Emblem/Hip, CIGNA, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
DegreesMedical Doctor
Office NameObstetrics and Gynecology (West 80th Street)
ServicesAllegra Cummings is a Gynecologist/Gynecological office located in New York, NY 10024. A Gynecologist is trained to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions that affect a woman's reproductive system. A Gynecologist uses patient interviews, external observations, internal examinations, PAP tests, medical imaging, and biopsies to help assess and diagnosis.
Treatments provided by a Gynecologist may involve the use of medication, sex education and contraceptives, D&C, tubal ligation, mastectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy, and colposcopy.
Please call Allegra Cummings at (646) 962-3020 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesDoctor