Calhoun D. Cunningham
Distinguished in Schwannoma
Distinguished in Schwannoma
3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 

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.

Graduate Institution
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine, 1996
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
American Board Of Otolaryngology, Neurotology
Fellowships
Otology-Neurotology, House Ear Clinic (California)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Otolaryngology of Raleigh
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.

Otosclerosis
Acoustic Neuroma
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