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Norman Kumins

Norman Kumins, MD

Vascular Surgery

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  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Norman Kumins

Biography

Norm Kumins, MD, FACS, FSVS, is a staff surgeon in the Department of Vascular Surgery in The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients and performs procedures at Hillcrest Hospital Campus.

Specialty Interests: Open and endovascular treatment of lower extremity ischemia, carotid artery stenting, abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissection

Experience: Physicians in Cleveland Clinic's Department of Vascular Surgery perform more than 8,000 procedures annually at locations throughout Northeast Ohio, using open and the latest endovascular (minimally invasive) methods.

Dr. Kumins has more than 20 years’ experience in treating patients with vascular diseases. He has specialized expertise in the latest endovascular treatments for abdominal and aortic aneurysms, the carotid arteries, and peripheral artery disease, including limb-threatening ischemia. He is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation.

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Education: Dr. Kumins earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago. He completed his residency in general surgery at University of Illinois and Affiliated Hospitals, Chicago. During his residency, he also was a research fellow in the Burn and Shock Trauma Unit at Loyola University, Maywood, Ill, and then in vascular surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed his subspecialty training as a resident in vascular surgery at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic staff in 2022 Dr. Kumins was the lead vascular surgeon in the Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center, Beachwood, Ohio.

Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Kumins has been involved in clinical research for all of his medical career, dating back to 1994 when he was a general surgery resident. He has been Site Principal Investigator (PI) and Site Sub-investigator on multiple clinical trials of new stents and other endovascular treatments for lower extremity vascular disease, carotid artery stenosis, and aortic aneurysms.

Dr. Kumins has published extensively in leading medical and surgical journals, coauthoring more than 40 papers. He also has co-produced two educational videos on endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm and coauthored five surgery textbook chapters. He currently serves on the editorial boards of half-a-dozen significant publications in his field, including Journal of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Medicine and Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Dr. Kumins is a frequent presenter at local and regional vascular surgery symposiums, speaking on the latest endovascular techniques and technologies.

About Dr. Kumins: “In caring for my patients, I strive to provide the most durable surgical result using the least invasive approach possible to achieve that goal.”

Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Kumins enjoys snowboarding, cycling and playing baseball with his sons.

Locations

  1. Willoughby Hills Family Health Center, North Building
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  2. Hillcrest Medical Office Building II
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 1999
  • Residency: University of Illinois and Affiliated Hospitals, 1997
  • Medical Education: Chicago Medical School, 1991
  • Undergraduate: Washington University, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation: Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement, 2021
  • Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2000
  • General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 1998

Awards

  • 2022 Vascular Surgery Faculty Teaching Award, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
  • 2021, 2022 Top Doctors, Vascular Surgery, Cleveland Magazine:
  • 2020 Emerick Szilagyi Award, Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society
  • 2018 Scholarship in Teaching Award, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
  • 2009 First Place, International Health and Medical Media Award (Freddie Award) for educational film: Percutaneous Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • 2000 Venous Research Award, The American Venous Forum
  • 1998 Peter B. Samuels Essay Award, The Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery
  • 1996 First Place, American College of Surgeons Chicago Committee on Trauma and Region V of The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Residents' Paper Competitions
  • 1994, 1995 First Place, Chicago Surgical Society Annual Resident Research Competition
  • 1994 Young Investigator Award, Shock Society
  • 1990 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, Society for Vascular Surgery

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2025-10-01, Dr. Kumins has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

134 ratings, 13 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    The PA was very courteous and pleasant to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Excellent doctor who answered all my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    I felt very comfortable with Dr and nurse

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Cudos to John the sonographer as this was the gentlest carotid ultrasound that I have ever had done, no hard pressing or any discomfort during the procedure! Dr. Kummins is the best! Always pleasant and to the point and explains everything in detail, a pleasure to have as a vascular surgeon!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Dr. Kummins and his staff are top notch!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Dr kumins is always thoughtful, considerate and kind. I couldn''t ask for a better physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Got me a new primary care physician and got good news from my vascular surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Kumins is absolutely great! He explained everything, showed the ultrasound explained in terms you can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very, very pleased with, Dr., staff, facility, and outcome of the whole process and procedure, thank you all so much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr Kumins is very knowledgeable in his field, a very good doctor. I would definitely recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr Kumins is a great doctor and person. I am so grateful for him talking great care of me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    I really liked the doctor I saw considering it was the first time I had seen him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Kumins and his team were great