I began seeing Dr. David Cunningham after years seeing a succession of other doctors for a serious lung complaint that had never been properly diagnosed. Dr. Cunningham immediately found a specialist at a major hospital who had tests done, arrived at a correct diagnosis, and prescribed treatment that has restored my health. Throughout this time, Dr. Cunningham stayed in contact with the… See more
David F. Cunningham, MD
Middletown, RI 02842 Get Directions
Annual Membership Fee
*The lab portion of the annual MDVIP Wellness Program will be billed to patients directly by the lab company at the discounted rate of $70.
My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
Dr. Cunningham's Credentials
New England Medical Center
Boston, MA
Internal Medicine 1988-1990
New England Medical Center
Boston, MA
1987-1988
Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA
Doctorate of Medicine 1987
Providence College
Providence, RI
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1983
Summa Cum Laude
American Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Louis Weinstein Excellence in Clinical Medical Award, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Medical Director, Beacon Hospice 2008-present
Board of Directors, Newport Health Care Corporation 1996-2004
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Cunningham
My husband and I feel extremely fortunate to have David Cunningham as our Doctor. David gives us sense of security as he is always available to us 7/24. He is extremely knowledgeable and keeps us abreast on the latest information on how to live a long and healthy life. Whenever we have an issue, David has always handled it professionally or, when needed, makes the appropriate referrals and… See more
In 2022 I had a petscan to check for a few concens. The petscan showed unidentified spots in my right lung. My doctor Dr David Cunningham was very concerned, called me to explain and immediately found me a specialist, I had an appointment within a week. Fortunately the spots appear to be benign and I continue to see the specialist yearly. This is something I may not have followed up on without… See more
I am 82 years old and in pretty good health for my age. However, I had been feeling very tired and couldn't figure out why, so during one of my examinations I mentioned to my Dr and he sent me for a blood test. He called me with the results and said everything was ok except my iron was very high and asked if I had been taking any iron pills. I told him no, and he said he was going to… See more
It is not "a" story, it's an on going story. Whenever I have a test, blood work for something, an mri or any non office medical data set, my doctor always, repeat, always calls me the day he recieves the data to discuss the ramifications with me, whether good, bad or indifferent. He understands that a patient's unease absent knowledge is stressful, whether warranted or not… See more
Dr. David Cunningham has saved my life more then Once. If it was not for him I would not be alive today. I can not find my other doctors to refill medications and he is there to do so. He is there to listen and he does take care of his patients. I have been with him for over 30 years and I AM NOT LEAVING UNTIL HE RETIRES.
David has been my dr for many many years and I am totally satisfied with the care I get. I feel comfortable when I talk to him and feel I could discuss anything with him. I called Medicare this year because they were advertising that I am eligible for more things but when they told me I needed to change drs I just said I won’t be doing that and hung up. When you find someone good hang on to… See more
DR Cunningham saved my life more than once. I would not be alive today if it were not for him. I need medications and can not find my other doctors and Cunningham is ALWAYS there..4th of July weekend we are having a heatwave and Cunningham calls me and says he's worried about me in the heat. He is like DR MOM . He is ALWAYS there when… See more
David is proactive and personally interested in his patient's well being
Dr. David Cunningham has been my Primary Health Care Provider, friend and confidant for over 20 years. During that time he has always been responsive to my concerns, has advised me on health issues and been compassionate and respectful of my opinions and health care desires even when he might not have totally agreed with my wishes. I am a nurse and he treats me as a patient and a colleague.… See more