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Dr. Richard Butler Cunningham Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Vail Summit Orthopaedics And Neurosurgery 1140 Edwards Vlg Blvd # B105, Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3240

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Cunningham completed an orthopaedic surgery residency from the University of Utah School of Medicine and an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Cunningham is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a full-service knee and shoulder specialist. His particular expertise is in ACL reconstruction, partial and total knee replacements, and cartilage restoration surgery. In 2009, Dr. Cunningham became the Chief of Surgery at the Vail Valley Medical Center. He also serves as the head team physician for the Freedom FC Semi-Pro Soccer Club. , Dr. Cunningham is affiliated with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has published numerous articles, including, "Hamstring Tensioning in ACL Reconstruction," "Gait Analysis and Biomechanics of Unicompartmental Arthroplasty of the Knee," "Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures," and a book chapter of Shoulder Biomechanics. Dr. Cunningham has always been a sports enthusiast. Throughout his childhood, he spent his weekends ski racing in upstate New York and continued his career by skiing competitively through college. Dr. Cunningham now enjoys skiing with his wife and children, as well as cycling and running in the off-season.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Utah Health Care

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Washington School Of Medicine - 1997

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Vail Summit Orthopedics
1140 Edwards Vlg Blvd # B105, Edwards, CO 81632
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Sciatica
Osteoarthritis
Rotator cuff syndrome

Procedures Performed

Shoulder Surgery
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Shoulder Surgery
Acupuncture
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Acupuncture
Physical Therapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Corvel
Friday Health Plans
HealthPartners
Golden Rule
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Providence Health Plans
Moda Health
Regence BlueShield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Medica
Denver Health Medical Plan
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
Physicians Mutual
All Savers Insurance
1199SEIU
AmeriGroup
University of Utah Health Plans
CDPHP
Optum Health
Meritain Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Tricare
OSU Health Plan
Premera Blue Cross
Humana
American Healthcare Alliance
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Cancer 13
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 12
Orthopedics 27
Neurology & Neurosurgery 20
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 23
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 20
Psychiatry 16
Geriatrics 21
Rehabilitation 21
Obsterics & Gynecology 5
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 18