
Overview
I became fascinated by the intricacies of the inner ear early in my medical education. I quickly realized the importance of hearing to everyday interaction, and the difficulties that hearing loss can impose. As an otologist and neurotologist, it is a privilege to serve people with ear diseases, hearing loss, and skull base disorders. I am passionate about providing medical and surgical care for acoustic neuromas, hearing loss due to otosclerosis and chronic ear infection, cochlear implant surgery in adults and children, and complex skull base tumors to people of all ages. Developing a strong doctor-patient relationship based on trust and mutual respect is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. I believe that being empathetic and a good listener are valuable parts of the healing process and ultimately lead to proper diagnosis and individualized treatment. It is also important that patients have a clear understanding of their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons.
Dr. Cunningham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cunningham has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Hearing and balance are among the most fundamental ways people interact with the world. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I am very fortunate to work in a profession that allows me to help patients having problems with these most basic functions. Every patient I work with presents a unique and challenging problem that needs a creative solution. Whether is it surgery to remove a complex tumor at the base of the skull, placing a cochlear implant to restore hearing to the deaf, or diagnosing a complex balance problem, I am motivated to work with my patients to come up with a custom solution to their personal problem. I measure my success by my patients’ improvement and satisfaction. Dr. Kaylie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
Duke Otolaryngology South Durham
Being a physician fulfills my lifelong desire to be of service. I am fulfilled every day by helping to improve my patients’ quality of life through the diagnosis and treatment of ear diseases and skull base disorders. I take great pride in the mastery of my craft and the high standard of our teams. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I enjoy serving patients of all ages from infancy to the senior years, and my expertise spans the full range of the medical and surgical management of complex ear diseases, balance disorders, and hearing disorders -- including performing cochlear implant surgery in adults and children. I value the development of strong patient-doctor relationships and am guided by the belief that every patient deserves the same compassion and high standards as I would expect for my own family. I am guided by gratitude, faith, and commitment in my professional life and in my role as a husband of over 20 years and father of a daughter and son. Dr. Francis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Endoscopy.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
John Mcelveen is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Mcelveen has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, and Jones Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Cunningham isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- SchwannomaDr. Cunningham isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- CholesteatomaDr. Cunningham isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- DFNB1Dr. Cunningham isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Cunningham isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Cunningham isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- Ruptured EardrumDr. Cunningham isAdvanced. Learn about Ruptured Eardrum.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Cunningham isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Cunningham isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Cunningham isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Cunningham isExperienced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Cunningham isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Cunningham isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.


