Lisa Cunningham, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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614-366-4272Conditions and expertise
- Robotic Surgery
- Colorectal Cancers
- Colon Cancers
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Appendix Cancer
- Rectal Cancers
Locations
- General and Gastrointestinal Surgery in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- Outpatient Surgery in East Hospital
Academics and research
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a colorectal surgeon, I'm passionate about providing patient-centered care and also about educating the next generation of physicians. I'm an advocate for my patients, which means I take the time to listen to their needs and see the best ways to help each patient. I love providing specialty colorectal surgical care at Ohio State's East Hospital because many of our patients come from underserved communities. I operate at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospital, at University Hospital and at the OSUCCC – James.
I chose to stay in academic medicine because I enjoy teaching and the environment of inquiry and collegiality that is present when it comes to specialized care. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is the best place to receive treatment, because there are so many excellent physicians here who provide comprehensive, quality care to treat the whole patient, not just the disease. We are on the front lines of research and education, keeping up-to-date with current therapies.
When I'm not at work, I enjoy reading, crocheting, watching movies, gardening, and hanging out with my partner and three cats, Jackson, Grayson and Tyson.
Conditions and expertise
- Anal Cancers
- Appendix Cancer
- Colitis
- Colon Cancers
- Colorectal Cancers
- Colorectal Diseases
- Crohn Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulitis, Colonic
- Diverticulum
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Intestinal Volvulus
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Rectal Cancers
- Rectal Diseases
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Robotic Surgery
- Ulcerative Colitis
Locations
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
3rd Floor East
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Colon & Rectal Surgery
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Univ of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2018 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach, FL, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2015 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL
5/1/2009 - 5/18/2013
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
11/19/2024 -
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
11/13/2021 -
American Board of Surgery
11/13/2018
Academics and research
In the Ohio State University College of Medicine, I'm an instructor for the Longitudinal Learning Program for first-year medical students, as well as an instructor for third- and fourth-year medical students during surgical rotations. I oversee the combined surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and anesthesia rotation for the third-year medical students in my role as the director of Integration for the Understanding Patient with Reproductive and Surgical Needs (UPRSN) ring. I'm also involved in surgery residents’ and colorectal surgery fellows’ education. I am an associate program director for the General Surgery Residency.
Research interests
- General Surgery
Academic information
- Department:
- Surgery
- Division:
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
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Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Lisa Cunningham has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr Cunningham is the best! She is personable and really cares about her patients.
Great experience
Dr Cunningham always patient, attentive, thorough and knowledgeable
All good
Dr. Cunningham was excellent. She answered every question and had excellent information to share.
Good attitude seemed like they cared
Always great !
I found everyone to be knowledgeable, personable and respectful
Dr Cunningham is always so very nice and answers my questions
She is very good.
She was great. Would definitely see again if I needed to.
Excellent, I am blessed to have one of the very best colorectal surgeons in the U S.
My provider is amazing!! She is very thorough with addressing my issues and concerns and gives me advice on how to proceed with treatment. She is very knowledgeable about me and my health issues and she's always compassionate and supportive of what I'm currently experiencing and empathetic to the emotions that go with my extended health issues.
My doctor was excellent and very polite
Always concerned, informative and caring.
Excellent and professional and caring
Very kind. Understands my concerns
This was my first time seeing the doctor And it's to see if I could have my colon reattached . She was phenomenal. She went through everything. She examined me and went through what the procedure and what she thought about the timeframe she was great.
Lisa cunningham is a excellent doctor