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Joseph L. Kummer

Joseph L. Kummer, MD

Proud member of Bryan Health Connect

Accepting New Patients

Specialty

Cardiology

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My Approach to Care

Bryan Heart has been known for many years in the community and the state as the place where people can come for the best quality cardiology care. Anybody can do the scientific aspect of putting people on medications and checking their blood pressure. What distinguishes Bryan Heart is that we care for our patients personally. We are known for excellence in heart care, but we also feel that we care for you with our hearts.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

Internships

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Residency

Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
      • Subspecialty Certification: Cardiovascular Disease

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Patient Reviews

October 30, 2024
The whole staff that I had contact with was very helpful and professional made the visit very pleasant thanks
October 24, 2024
Dr Joseph Kummer is very Professional and the Best for understanding my Heart and Vascular condition.
October 24, 2024
Dr Kummer is very engaged during my visits and thoroughly answers every one of my questions. He has never rushed my visits. I am grateful to have him on my care team.
October 24, 2024
I was completely happy with my visit. Thank you.
October 23, 2024
The staff listened to my concerns and addressed them satisfactorily
October 17, 2024
From the time I walked in until the time I left, everyone was very friendly, professional, and explained things in full & gave me a chance to ask any questions or talk about my concerns. A very knowledgeable & caring staff. The cardiologist was very informative, explained things well, and so very kind, He really set my mind at ease.
October 09, 2024
I have already recommended my neighbor see my cardiologist since he was having a problem. He has had his surgery and doing well. Dr Kummer listens to you then he recommends what you should do for your problem. I like that conversation.
October 07, 2024
Dr. Kummer always finds a way to logically explain any questions I have and he is very respectful of those questions. I always know that Dr. Kummer has my cardio health as his top priority.
October 07, 2024
Dr. Kummer is very friendly and explains everything to you and answers all your questions.
October 07, 2024
I had a bit of a wait between the nurse and Dr. Kummer, but no big deal. Still in and out in about an hour.
October 07, 2024
Dr Kummer and his staff were kind, unhurried and very professional.
October 07, 2024
Very caring Dr Kummer!!
September 25, 2024
Once again for the third year in a row I am disappointed with my visit. There continues to be a lack of discussing my year over year improvement, lack of planning or suggestions of what I should do to continue my progress and a lack of enthusiasm in general. Only dull ho um responses to my questions. I have to pull information out of the doctor. I get more health information from my dental technician when she is cleaning my teeth than I do from my Cardiologist during my annual visit. I am seriously considering looking for another provider.
September 20, 2024
Excellent
September 20, 2024
Dr. Kummer is always knowledgeable about my treatment, medical history and is a good listener. He never rushes me when I have questions and I know he has my best interests at hand and seriously cares about my health and treatment.
September 20, 2024
He really did listen and explained things so I could understand. Seemed very caring and concerned.
September 12, 2024
I was satisfied with my care and know that Bryan is the place for me. Thank You.
September 12, 2024
Dr Kummer is professional and a good listener. He explains things to me and makes me comfortable with my health concerns.
September 06, 2024
Dr. Joe Kummer my cardiologist is great. I only see him once a year but he always gives me a good review and tells me to keep doing what I'm doing.
September 03, 2024
Knowledgeable,good listeners, experienced, Explain procedures simple to understand, Most pleasant, all anxiety removed .
September 03, 2024
Very compleat meeting.
August 28, 2024
Dr Kummer is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever encountered.
August 07, 2024
It was a very good visit. Very friendly and professional. Thank you.
August 07, 2024
Very knowledgeable about my issues and about the recommendations of other doctors and the prescriptions they put me on over the ones he first wanted me on & agreed with the ones they chose & the reasons why.
August 07, 2024
Excellent provider in his field.
August 07, 2024
Dr. Kummer is always very 'low key' and has a soothing demeanor. He listens to my concerns & answers questions in a way I understand. The support staff is also always friendly and takes the time to listen. Very happy with my care.
August 06, 2024
Well, he didn't always look at my eyes. Made me feel like he wasn't telling me something.
July 31, 2024
He was very kind and professional. He took the time to listen and I never felt rushed.
July 31, 2024
I will be moving out of state in the near future and hope I can find a cardiologist just as good as Dr. Kummer. He set a high bar.
July 31, 2024
Dr.Kummer is very professional. I appreciate his calm demeanor, his positive communication skills and the caring way he provides medical care. He's the best!
July 24, 2024
Very knowledgeable & good at explaining a-fib & a path forward.
July 24, 2024
Very knowledgeable
July 23, 2024
He patiently answered all of my questions. Explained everything in terms that I could understand.
July 23, 2024
Dr.Kummer He always greets you with a smile. He a good doctor. I would recommend him to family and friends. I like Dr. Kummer. He always tell me like it is.
July 23, 2024
Dr Kummer was attentive, listened to my concerns, and provided me with a detailed explanation of my current situation in a way I could understand.
July 23, 2024
Everyone was friendly and very professional
July 17, 2024
Love the help at front door. My memory is bad but the person parking your car. That is great help
July 16, 2024
I'm well pleased.
July 09, 2024
Yes, I really did enjoy having the nurse that I had and also Dr. Kummer was very informative. I was very pleased.
July 09, 2024
The warmth and understanding, caring is what was very nice !!
June 26, 2024
Dr. Kummer is awesome. He is very helpful in explaining things to me and trying to help me in my health issues. I really appreciate him and his staff.
June 26, 2024
Dr Kummer listens to my concerns and thoroughly explains his answers. I like his gentle, low key manner.
June 25, 2024
Was happy with the visit.
May 30, 2024
I was treated with excellent care. It was very impressive.
May 29, 2024
Helpful!
May 28, 2024
He is a good Dr
May 28, 2024
Always have had great care and that continues. That includes all of the team, pt techs, nurses, PAs, APRNs, and med doctors.
May 03, 2024
Dr. Kummer listens, is gentle, is kind, is compassionate, is understanding. I will not ever see another cardiologist and I would recommend him to everybody that I know. He is the best.
May 03, 2024
Anyone who can carefully converse with a patient about things that deeply concern them, answer questions to relieve and settle their fears, is a healer and a scientist: the best a patient could hope for!
May 03, 2024
My appt. was at 3:30pm. I checked in at the front desk at 3:05pm roughly. I was in a room by 3:35-3:40pm. Didn't see Dr until about 4:20pm-4:25pm. Done seeing Dr. at 4:45pm. Then had to wait for lab work employee to come draw blood. That person never showed up and I was told by nurse that they were gone for the day. The nurse took me down to the laboratory where I had to have my blood drawn. By the time I was done it was after 5:05pm roughly. Wasn't even told Dr is running behind or why my visit took so long. I sure hope I didn't get charged for all this time waiting.
May 03, 2024
Very caring: listened to my concerns: took time to answer and explain my concern; a very caring doctor making sure all my concerns were explained to me so I could leave feeling good about his visit with me
April 30, 2024
Dr. Kummer was wonderful and I've had him practically all the time and I would definitely recommend him, definitely. And thank you so much for accepting all this.
April 30, 2024
Long wait, but excellent care! Grateful!
April 22, 2024
Excellent care. I can't thank everyone on the staff enough.
April 22, 2024
Extremely impressed by Dr. Kummer and staff!!!
April 16, 2024
My insurance company needed a prior authorization in order to fill the Rx and I wish the office had been more responsive in sending in that form. I was leaving on vacation and had to work something out with the pharmacy to get the meds I needed while I was gone. It took several phone calls and was stressful.
April 12, 2024
Dr Kummer and staff are very accommodating and explained things in terms I could understand.
April 12, 2024
Everyone was professional and friendly. I was dreading the appointment but it was a great experience!
April 05, 2024
I was comfortable throughout my appointment. Went back home happy, with a good medical report.
April 05, 2024
I had to wait in the exam room for 55 minutes!
April 05, 2024
Dr Kummer, the nursing staff, the patient techs and lab techs were all very knowledgeable and professional. Answered all our questions. Highly recommend!
April 01, 2024
Spoke directly to me with great eye contact. Answered all my questions and I was very pleased with everyone at the clinic.
March 25, 2024
He has helped me about 10 years and has always been very helpful.
March 14, 2024
Very prompt and timely.
March 14, 2024
Dr. Kummer is wonderful. He listens, doesn't judge, cares, answers questions, provides comfort!! I am so pleased he is my physician!!
March 14, 2024
The doctor explained everything actually spent the time with me wasn't in a hurry, and actually cares about me, so I really appreciated it. He was a great doctor.
March 06, 2024
everyone at Bryan Heart was top-notch, helpful, and caring. Especially enjoyed my Doctor Who made me feel comfortable and answered any question I had for him I could not have asked for a better experience.
March 06, 2024
Congratulations to all, excellent team
March 06, 2024
The doctor explained to me in a way that I understood how my health was and the results of my tests. Thank you for your patience. I thank you.
March 05, 2024
Thorough
March 05, 2024
Excellent!
March 01, 2024
Already recommended on NE FB group for autistic women, wrote thank you for Dr. Kummer & team, & provided complement via portal. In a health care system notorious for failing neurosensitivities of autistic women Dr. Kummer was precisely what I needed. Met me where I was at. Believed me lived reality, did not misinterpret in speaking or in written notes on portal, encouraged me, offered a couple relevant suggestions I could relate to, did not make me feel badly for expressing my reality or living as I do. Two nursing assistants and receptionists also have precisely right amount of information without misinterpreting meds & supplements I entered which they confirmed. Outstanding.
February 29, 2024
I was treated with kindness and professionalism. I'm a long term patient of about 16 years. I have recommended Dr Kummer and his group to others. Thank you.
February 23, 2024
I had no difficulty whatsoever with the provider. I feel that Dr. Kummer did a fantastic job. I have always done it. I would say only a comment that I may have is the time, because you're required to be there at a certain time, but the doctor was running late. And I understand that there is nothing that one can do about that. But on the other hand, I expect you to do the same thing for the patient. If the patient is late, I think that you should allow that patient a few more minutes to arrive.
February 14, 2024
Its a pleasure to have Bryan take care of me, and to have a good place to rely on. Thank You.
February 14, 2024
Very helpful!
February 14, 2024
Every thing went as well as could be coming back for echocardiogram March 6, this year
February 14, 2024
Dr. Kummer is great. He's a very professional doctor and he listens.
February 12, 2024
A busy practice but very personable and friendly.
February 12, 2024
Dr. Kummer and his nurses are always very kind, caring and respectful.
February 12, 2024
I had excellent treatment from coming into Bryan and from everybody, staff and the doctors and the nurses. I really appreciate them very much and I would always recommend to go to Bryan Hospital to cardiology if my friends need it. Thank you.
February 06, 2024
Courteous and professional, not to mention extremely knowledgeable..
February 06, 2024
Very Concerned with my condition I had certain issues helped me with advice on what to do next.. Took care of the issues and this was just a follow-up visit....
February 06, 2024
He was caring,
February 02, 2024
Always very attentive and spend adequate time with me on each visit.
February 02, 2024
I like Dr. Kummer very much and I trust him completely.
February 02, 2024
Well, I didn't feel that he gave me adequate attention because this one here bothers me not just a little bit and there they left me waiting for more than an hour as well and well I think that professionals have to be more aware.
January 29, 2024
Dr. Kummer is one of the best Cardiologist and I trust him for my health concerns. He listens to my concerns and always gives his expert advice. My health is definitely better under his care. I highly recommend him.
January 26, 2024
Professional , thorough communication and takes the time to answer my questions . Very calm demeanor which is highly appreciated.
January 26, 2024
Dr Kummer is a wonderful person, he listens and cares about what you are saying. He goes into details so you understand the reason for problem. Can't say enough good things about him!!
January 12, 2024
Waited almost 30 minutes from check in by nurse till Doctor came in.
January 05, 2024
In the future when the Dr. Would like to see me, I would appreciate a call or text, instead of not filling my prescription. After I called the hospital several times and made three trips to the pharmacy before finding out I needed to schedule an appointment . Other than that I am satisfied with my care,
January 03, 2024
Dr Kummer had a number of helpful suggestions. His two staffers that also met with me were extremely upbeat and very professional. It was an excellent session!
January 02, 2024
My provider diagnosed my problem and recommended a course of treatment that resolved the issue.
January 02, 2024
Dr Kummer and the staff were all extremely caring. Dr Kummer explained everything thoroughly to me, making sure I understood. The staff were so helpful. One of the girls on even went and borrowed an oxygen canister so I didn't use mine and run the risk of running out before I got back home. God bless them for their kindness and caring
December 12, 2023
Eas surprised on time too. Ibexpexted to having wait hour extra in waiting room m i was early but they cslled me in on the time of appt.
December 07, 2023
Everyone was super nice, they made it easy to ask questions and they were more then willing to explain everything to me.
December 07, 2023
Dr. Kummer explained what consequences might lie ahead if no procedures are taken!
December 04, 2023
Yes, this provider was very kind and very courteous, answered my questions, and I would recommend him to anybody. I was very pleased with the meeting.
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