About Me
As a colorectal surgeon, I'm passionate about providing patient-centered care and educating the next generation of physicians. I'm an advocate for my patients, which means I take the time to really 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 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. Ohio State 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. I serve on the Endoscopy Enterprise Council to continuously look for ways to improve patient care.
At the Ohio State 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'm also very involved in surgery resident and colorectal surgery fellow education. I am passionate about teaching and am currently enrolled in the FAME Educator Development Program and will soon be starting a one-year Surgical Education Research Fellowship with the Association of Surgical Education while also maintaining my clinical duties.
When I'm not at work, I enjoy reading, crocheting, watching movies, gardening and hanging out with my two cats, Jackson and Grayson.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Colorectal Cancers
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Colon Cancers
- Appendix Cancer
- Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
- Cecal Cancer
- Gardner Syndrome
- Sigmoid Cancer
- Rectal Cancers
- Anal Cancers
- Chilaiditi Syndrome
- Colitis, Ischemic
- Diverticulitis, Colonic
- Hirschsprung Disease
- Megacolon
- Megacolon, Toxic
- Rectal Diseases
- Rectal Fistula
- Fecal Incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Rectocele
- Colitis
- Diverticulitis
- Crohn Disease
- Colorectal Surgery
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Robotics
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL
MD
5/1/2009 - 5/18/2013
Residency
Halifax Health System, ,
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2015
Residency
University of Florida Health Sciences Center, Jacksonville, FL
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2018
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
82 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 10/25/2021, Dr. Cunningham has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Straight forward described the condition. Made a treatment schedule promptly.
No bad experiences.
They were so helpful and supportive.
She always listens, always explains everything & always brings in the other surgeon to make sure I have no questions on his part also.
All great.
None they did good.
Dr. Lisa Cunningham is seriously amazing.... Like Superwoman amazing. Her bedside manner is phenomenal. She's honest, kind, thorough, and explains things in an easy to understand manner. I never thought I would enjoy seeing a doctor as much as I enjoy seeing her. I wish she did general medicine so that she would be my primary care physician :-)
Dr. Cunningham does excellent work, and seems very knowledgeable.
Dr. Cunningham is a caring yet professional doctor who explains medical issues so that they can be understood.
Excellent! Very knowledgeable - highly recommend her! She made me feel very comfortable.
Lisa has been very good on letting me know what to expect and what I need to do. I am on the right track with her on 100% recovery.
Dr. Cunningham was a very caring surgeon with an excellent bedside manner. She explained the colonoscopy procedure, what I was to expect, asked me if I had any questions, and made me feel that I was in good hands. ALL the medical staff impressed me immensely. Thank you!
Dr Cunningham is a very good person and highly skilled surgeon whom I trust with my life.
All good.
Dr. Cunningham is a truly gifted physician & surgeon. She's completely in it for us, the patients. Outstanding ability to explain things. Her bedside manner is wonderful. Couldn't have asked for a better doctor!
Dr. Cunningham is the best provider I have ever seen in my 16+ years of dealing with chronic diseases. She is incredibly patient and always made sure all my questions and concerns were fully addressed. Meeting with a surgeon is typically very stressful but she is so kind and funny, which makes the experience so much better than expected. She explains things clearly in a way that is easy to understand and always makes sure you feel heard and understood. She is the gold standard for how a provider should be. The only downside is now my expectations for other providers are incredibly high! I fully recommend Dr. Cunningham to anyone.
Always professional and helpful
Appreciated feeling free to discuss things with someone concerned.
Dr. Cunningham has been friendly & caring & quick & knowledgeable when answering all my questions.
wonderful lady
Great.
Remembered me clearly from previous visit and scheduled me for procedure quickly and without any problems.
Provider listened to everything I had to say, asked me a lost of questions, explained everything in an understandable way and presented me with a follow up care plan.
She was amazing, very compassionate and listened to what I had to say.
Dr. Cunningham is fantastic. She put me at ease for the exam. She explained her plan of care for me. She was adamant about getting all testing appt. set up before I left the clinic. She also did referrals for a couple oncologists while I was there.
instilled confidence that I made the right choice in coming to the James OSU system.
Great doctor. Always is very caring.
She is empathetic and warm, smart and kind - I like her -
No issues.
Dr. Cunningham is very empathetic. She was kind & made a potentially embarrassing situation more comfortable.
Took time to answer my questions. put me at ease
My care provider was an EXPERT - the expert - that I've needed to see for months. She listened so well, knew exactly what I was experiencing, diagnosed it immediately (when previous physicians I have seen were not specialized enough to do so correctly), answered my questions clearly & comprehensively, engaged with me, put together a clear plan for treatment that finally left me feeling hopeful.
Dr Cunningham was very nice and helpful. I'm having more surgery with her later this year.
She was very personable, knowledgeable and REALLY listened to me. She allayed my fears of the exam procedures and made the exam very comfortable. Dr. Cunningham detailed everything I should do. I'm already doing very well and have complete confidence in Dr. Cunningham.
The doctor was punctual, kind and informative.
Very good.
She was one of the most incredible providers I have visited in the last 10 years. Her listening skills, understanding, compassion, and knowledge undoubtedly set her aside from so many others. I also don't know that I have ever felt so comfortable . I left that visit feeling both informed, assured, heard and in no way rushed.
She seemed to have empathy.
As always, she was pleasant, had my test results and X-rays, explained in detail and discussed the pros and cons of a surgery that I need to remedy my problems. She listened to and answered all of my questions and concerns.