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Dr. Richard Cunningham
Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
Sports Medicine, Knee, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder
Edwards, Frisco, Vail
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
248 Ratings
111 Comments
Dr. Richard Cunningham, M.D., earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT. He then finished his fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
4.9
248 Ratings
111 Comments
Dr. Richard Cunningham, M.D., earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT. He then finished his fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Vail
108 S Frontage Rd W
Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657
Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657
Frisco
360 Peak One Drive
Suite 180
Frisco, CO 80443
Suite 180
Frisco, CO 80443
Edwards
1140 Edwards Village Blvd
Suite B-105
Edwards, CO 81632
Suite B-105
Edwards, CO 81632
Dr. Richard Cunningham, M.D. , is one of the busiest and longest-tenured sports medicine surgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopedics & Neurosurgery. He is a US Ski Team Physician and treats professional athletes and weekend warriors alike, helping all athletes get back to their sport and the activities they enjoy. He specializes in arthroscopic surgeries of the knee and shoulder, in which he repairs complex problems in these joints with minimally invasive techniques. He is one of the busiest ACL surgeons in the Vail Valley. He pioneered ACL repair surgery in the mountains. In this technique, small instruments and anchors are used to arthroscopically repair and save a torn ACL ligament instead of always completely removing the damaged ligament and reconstructing it with a tendon graft. This groundbreaking ACL repair technique allows a patient to save their original ACL, lose less muscle mass as there is less pain and swelling with surgery, and return to sports in half the time of a normal ACL reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Cunningham is conservative and treats patients without surgery whenever possible. However, if you need surgery, know that you are in great hands. Dr. Cunningham is the sports medicine surgeon that locals and out-of-town guests know and seek out, given his great outcomes and kind and compassionate bedside manner.
After his orthopedic residency, Dr. Cunningham completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, which is regarded by orthopaedists as one of the best sports medicine programs in the country. There he worked with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dr. Cunningham then joined Vail-Summit Orthopedics in 2003. Dr. Cunningham was drawn to this practice given the world-class care that was being provided here in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
Dr. Cunningham served as the Chief of Surgery at Vail Valley Medical Center for eight years. His physician colleagues at Vail Valley Medical Center awarded him the Clinical Excellence Award for outstanding orthopedic work using the latest surgical techniques.
In addition to the US Ski Team, Dr. Cunningham volunteers his time in the community. He gives orthopedic lectures before every ski season to local primary care physicians and physical therapists. He speaks with Ski Patrollers at our ski resorts every year about how to treat various orthopedic fractures and joint injuries. He is the team physician at Vail Christian High school. He provides free high school student physicals before the start of every school year for area high school students. When not working or volunteering, Dr. Cunningham can be found on the sidelines of his kid’s soccer or volleyball games, riding his mountain bike or road bike in the warmer months, or skiing with his kids in the winter months.
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Dr. Cunningham provides excellent care. He lis well-spoken and thorough with his explanations of his diagnosis and treatment planning. He also uses visuals to explain the orthopedic issues I am having. He also is a great listener while I explained how my injury is impacting my activities. Can't say enough positives!
Very attentive and concerned about my needs. I'm thankful that I was able to see him and receive the treatment that I needed the same day as my consultation. This saves time and money, which shows that you guys care about your patients and their resources. Thank you kindly!
Excellent doctor. Appreciate the expertise and quality and care
Excellent service with quick diagnosis and treatment plan
Knowledgeable and professional
Great help! Great doc!
Very kind and professional. Explained well and listened well.
Answered all my questions in his calm demeanor. Feel very confident on our path with my knee.
Always the best team and care
Dr. Cunningham is the most talented, compassionate, caring, orthopedic surgeon. I trust him so much. No wonder everybody loves him. He genuinely cares about his patience. I am really grateful for his conservative treatment. He is not eager to perform surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary and I am so grateful for that. I did not want to go under the knife unless I absolutely had to and he listened to what I had to say.