Dr. Andrew Cunningham

Dr. Andrew Cunningham

Thyroid Doctor

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Dr. Cunningham is board certified in both Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. He received his BS from the University of Virginia before returning to his hometown to receive an MD from the University of Louisville. His residency training was at UCSF Santa Rosa.

Holistic Approach

Integrative Medicine

Lifestyle Focus

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About

Dr. Andrew Cunningham

Dr. Cunningham is board certified in both Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. He received his BS from the University of Virginia before returning to his hometown to receive an MD from the University of Louisville. His residency training was at UCSF Santa Rosa.


He is a family practice physician with extensive experience managing thyroid disease as well as other autoimmune conditions. He primarily practices virtual medicine currently from Denver, Colorado. Prior to relocating there, he was the clinical lead at a busy primary care office in San Francisco.


What makes you passionate about treating patients with hypothyroidism:

Working with people who have hypothyroidism always teaches me something new. I appreciate seeing how hypothyroidism can affect people so uniquely. Sometimes balancing the thyroid is the crux of making someone well. Other times, discussion of common thyroid symptoms creates opportunity to see new dimensions of one’s health that may have otherwise remained under the radar.

My approach to treating hypothyroid patients is:

My approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, while recognizing that not everyone feels right on the same treatment plan. I look for lifestyle factors that may need improvement, and I am open to using different forms of thyroid medication, in conjunction with laboratory assessment to guide dosage adjustments.

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Affiliations

  • Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM)
  • Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
  • Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US)
  • American Botanical Council (ABC)

Education

  • UCSF Santa Rosa, Family Medicine Residency
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Virginia Charlottesville, B.S. Engineering Science

Professional Accomplishments

  • Chinese Medicine Master. Selected to travel throughout China as host ofdocumentary film about Dr. Jiren Li, Chinese government appointed Medicine Master. Documentary screened nationwide on PBS.
  • Neurite elongation on chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans is characterized by axonalfasciculation. Diane M. Snow, Jeffrey D. Smith, Andrew T. Cunningham, Jessica McFarlin, and Eric C. Goshorn. Experimental Neurology, Volume 182, Issue 2,August 2003, Pages 310-321.
  • Hyperpolarized Helium-3 MR Imaging of the lung Airspaces: Scoring Ventilation Defects. Talissa Altes MD (Presenter), Andrew Cunningham BS (Co-author), MarkConaway PhD, Eduard Delange MD. RSNA Scientific Paper Sessions: Friday,November 30, 2001.
  • Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Handbook. Chronic Hepatitis chapter.

Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine, 2011
  • American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, ABIHM in 2013, AIHM in 2017
  • Certified in Medical Acupuncture, Helms Medical Institute
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Dr. Andrew Cunningham

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Dr. Cunningham took his time to explain my test results. He also asked me many questions to fully understand what I was feeling to help him and I get me to feeling better. I look forward to continuing to work with him.
P
Andrew is a wonderful doctor. He is a very nice and caring person. He is very knowledgeable and i trust his judgment.
M
I'm very happy with my virtual visit with Dr. Cunningham! Quick review of my history, then some helpful education from him, and now we have a plan of action.
K
Thanks Dr Andrew for being warm and understanding. Such a great experience and it makes me hopeful...
E
Dr. Cunningham is by far the best thyroid doctor I’ve had since I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I’ve probably seen over 10 doctors at this point who never had anything new to say other than take 1 pill and test 2 markers. Dr. Cunningham looks at hashimotos and how it effects the whole body, not just the thyroid. He has been incredibly supportive of an integrative program I did and offered insights and perspectives to ensure I felt equipped to make my own decisions about my health.
K
I truly feel like I don’t need to be my only thyroid advocate, but that I also have the support And expertise of Dr. Cunningham as well.
H
Such a nice caring physician. Took the time to talk, explain and educate. Rare qualities in physicians today. I wish him well and continued success as a physician.
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