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Dr. Matthew Cunningham, MD

Dr. Matthew Cunningham, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Cunningham, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 774-2515

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cunningham specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cunningham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cunningham

4.1
32 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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Dr,Cunningham is the best doctor I have ever met,he is so nice and very skilled doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Juno – Jul 21, 2020
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I had a great experience with Dr. Cunningham. He explains everything completely and answered all my questions. His office staff was excellent as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 03, 2019
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Dr. Cunningham never appeared for my scheduled appointment. I was kept waiting in a hospital gown, in a cold examining room for 3 and 1/2 hours. His PA said he was a little backed up, but would be in to see me. I waited but Dr. C. never came. I tried to find his PA, to no avail. After 4 hours I decided to leave. I finally encountered the PA on my way out. She was bewilded when I said the doctor never came. She didn’t know where he was. She mumbled, he must have forgotten. No apology was given.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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May 07, 2018
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Excellent experience! Spent time with me pre-op addressing my numerous concerns. Dr. Cunningham is kind, empathetic, and patient and best of all fixed my problem. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Susan Horn in Deer Park – Nov 20, 2017
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Dr. Cunningham is very pleasant and easy going. He makes you feel at ease, all the while being very detailed about your condition and the procedure you will undergo. I am 100% satisfied with the outcome of my surgery and how attentive he was to me b4 and after surgery. I totally trusted my Drs decision and I was confident all will go as plan. I couldn't have had a better surgeon. Thank you Doc
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Madeline Rosario in Bronx , NY – Aug 05, 2017
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Dr. Cunningham is extremely impressive. He has a warm, open manner. He takes the needed time with a patient and answers questions thoroughly, thoughtfully, and clearly. The office staff is extremely helpful and supportive. Dr. Cunningham takes a minimalist approach – do what is really needed yet not more. We quickly found that we trusted his judgment and insight. The surgery went very well and the after-care is top notch. I recommend Dr. Cunningham with complete confidence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Peter B in NJ – Dec 08, 2016
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We are so lucky that we met Dr. Cunningham 2 years ago. His expertise,compassion and outstanding knowledge enabled my husband to walk again and improve his quality of life immensely. He brings to the table not only his expertise as an orthopedic surgeon ,but also his knowledge in bone metabolism which is a major piece of the puzzle overlooked by many orthopedic surgeons. In addition, his office staff, especially Tina, his office manager, was amazingly helpful every step of the way.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Ardsley, New York – Oct 28, 2016
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In 2014, I was determine to have a Spinal Stenosis condition. Living in New Jersey, the first Specialist I consulted, recommended surgery. I decided to go online to the Hospital Of Special Surgery, where I contacted Dr. Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham was great in explaining my condition and treatments available. I tried Spinal Injection first which worked for a while, but eventually had the surgery. It went very well, I am pain free, and can not thank Dr. Cunningham and his staff enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Edmond F. Torrence in East Brunswick, NJ – Oct 24, 2016
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There are no words to describe the surgical expertise Doc C demonstrated remedying the conditions that had reduced my 21 yr old son to needing a cane. He knew the herniated disc shown in the MRI did not match the level of symptoms presented. He said it would be a game time decision to proceed with something further than repairing the disc. He spent 2 extra hours repairing the other issues. My son walked out the hospital without a cane that night. 4 weeks later my son is virtually pain free!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
21 others found this helpful
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Joe in Northern, NJ – Apr 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Matthew E. Cunningham studied Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University, and attended Columbia University for both medical and graduate school. He was a Rhodes Scholar regional finalist while at Hopkins, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, and graduated...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • New York Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
1
Complex Spine Care Orthopaedic Surgery541 E 71st St New York, NY 10021
2
Mark Drakos MD PLLC333 Earle Ovington Blvd Ste 101 Uniondale, NY 11553
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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