Holly W. Cummings, MD, MPH

she/her/hers
Obstetrics and Gynecology
LGBTQ+ affirming provider
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 15 and up
Penn Ob/Gyn Associates
Make an appointmentCall 800-789-7366
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About me

  • Associate Residency Program Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Clinical Associate, School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

I am an academic specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, providing full-scope Ob/Gyn care. I have a special focus in routine and high-risk pregnancy, breastfeeding and lactation medicine, complex family planning, gynecologic surgery including hysterectomy, and gynecologic care for transgender and gender diverse people. I enjoy educating my patients about their conditions and learning their goals for their health, which allows me to practice shared decision making to meet each patient's goals for their own health.

Patients seen by this provider for their prenatal care will deliver at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

My education and training

  • Medical School: University of Louisville
  • Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital

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Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

242 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
April 2026
very informed and great at sharing knowledge and caring for patients
Anonymous
January 2026
great service, thorough
Anonymous
January 2026
just a very good visit
Anonymous
January 2026
my doctor is very attentive, caring and informative. you should definitely give her a raise!

Insurance accepted

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Cummings is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and conditions

Research

Publications

Foster HS, Cummings HW, Levine LD Factors Associated with Failed Induction of Labor After Cesarean with an Unfavorable Cervix at Term. , Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM, 27: 2026 ,101977

Cunningham P, Bell S, Cummings H Patient Attitudes Toward Medical Student Involvement in Breast and Pelvic Exams: A Retrospective Analysis of 26,931 Responses , Poster presentation, 2026 CREOG & APOG Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington: 2026

Frank, Christina "Do natural remedies for menopause really work?" , Yahoo! Health: 2025

Frank, Christina "Brown discharge during menopause: what it means and when to call your doctor" , Yahoo! Health: 2025

Cummings, HW What Women need to Know About Menopause , https://www.fox29.com/video/1724668: 2025

Cummings HW Menopause myths vs. facts: What your OB_GYN wants you to know , https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1729612: 2025

Elise Solé "Woman never grew a bump during pregnancy -- then delivered a healthy baby" , TODAY.com: 2024

Cummings, Holly "To Shave or Not to Shave: An Ob-Gyn’s Guide to Pubic Hair Care" , ACOG.org: 2023

Angela Lashbrook "How to Choose a Prenatal Vitamin" , Consumer Reports: 2023

Cummings, Holly Should My Teen See an Ob-Gyn? Here’s What I Tell Parents. , ACOG.org: 2022