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Dr. Cunningham accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
AvMed: Open Access
Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Commercial Insurance Company
EmblemHealth: Emblem Health
Golden Rule
Humana
MedCost: MedCost PPO
Medicaid
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Planned Administration Inc
SelectHealth
Simplifi
Tricare: TriCare for Life
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Navigate HMO; Navigate POS; Options PPO
Wells Fargo Insurance

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Dr. Cunningham's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cunningham performs Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Cunningham performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers

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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cunningham performs Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Cunningham performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers

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Thrombosis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cunningham treats Thrombosis more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Cunningham treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Thrombosis
Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Effort Vein Thrombosis
Intracranial Venous Thrombosis
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Renal Vein Thrombosis
Thromboembolism
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Thrombosis

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Dr. Cunningham's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
Aneurysm Stenting
Angiography
Angioplasty
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm, Familial Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm, Familial Thoracic
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
Arterial Thrombosis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Malformation
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Balloon Angioplasty
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Surgery
Carotid Ultrasound
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dissecting Aneurysm
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Endovenous Laser Treatment
False Aneurysm
Femoral Aneurysm
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Iliac Aneurysm
Laparotomy
Mechanical Embolectomy
Mechanical Thrombectomy
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Artery Ischemia
Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Popliteal Aneurysm
Port Placements or Replacements
Port Removal
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Renal Artery Angioplasty
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Ruptured Aneurysm
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Saccular Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Stenting
Stroke
Suprarenal Aneurysm
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Stenting
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Visceral Aneurysm

About Me

Care Philosophy

I want each patient to receive the best care possible. My patients deserve thoughtful evaluation, a careful education of the patient and their family, and expertly delivered vascular care. I like to follow my patients long term. I enjoy knowing and caring for each of them.

Specialties

Vascular Surgery
Vascular Neurology

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery

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Education

MD Summa Cum Laude

Medical School

1996

Traveling Fellowship Vascular Intervention, Rvt, Rpvi

1991

Vascular Surgery University of California San Francisco

Fellowship Hospital

1989

National Naval Medical Center San Diego

Residency Hospital

1983

National Naval Medical Center San Diego

Internship Hospital

1982

Boston University School of Medicine

Medical School

1975

Weill Cornell Medical College

Undergraduate School

1996

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1975

Languages

Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Cunningham's Reviews

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5.0

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What People Say About Dr. Christopher Cunningham, MD

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MY DAD HAD A MASSIVE STROKE UNDER HIS CARE. HIM AND HIS NEW PROCEDURE. IT HAS NOT BEEN A YEAR AND HE HAS A 60% BLOCKAGE OF SCAR TISSUE FROM THE SURGERY TO CLEAR OUT A 50% BLOCKAGE. WAY TO GO DOC. I WOULD NOT TAKE MY DOG TO HIM.

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MELISSA GARRISON in LITTLE RIVER, SC – Jan 10, 2019

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He has done surgery on me twice. First was my carotid artery in my neck. Did 4 in1 last time.Had annursuym in stomach blocked arteries in my arteries in groin and lots more. He was great ,I did great with them. He is a kind and skillful doctor. I wouldn't go to anybody else. He is the very best.

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Doris Sanders in Conway, SC – Sep 12, 2018

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I had nothing but the best care possible. Had a blockage in my right artrie and was having mini strokes. My dr recommend him and he is by far the best surgical doctor I have ever saw. He is the best at what he does. Would recommend him to everone.

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Kenneth Ciuffetelli in Hartsville, SC – Oct 28, 2016

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I consider Dr. Cunningham the GREATEST....I am an English Lady by birth and have traveled the world and ended up in Scranton, South Carolina to do animal rescue... I have P.A.D. and Dr. Cunningham has saved my bacon 4 times !...kind , considerate, jovial and VERY talented and I can not recommend him any higher.... Sincerely, Lady Martina-Claire Scanlon.

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Lady M. in Sumter, SC – Oct 26, 2016

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Dr. Cunningham is friendly, invests time to clearly share information and to answer questions. he is frank and forthright and you leave feeling that not only does he genuinely care, but that you are fully informed about choices and courses of action.

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Lumberton, NC – Jul 01, 2016

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Dr. Cunningham is a phenomenal surgeon. He explains conditions and procedures thoroughly and truly puts the patient at ease!

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Mehra in Florence,SC – Jan 29, 2016

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