Coleen K. Cunningham
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham is a UCI Health pediatrician who serves as chair of the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics and senior vice president and pediatrician-in-chief at CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County.A specialist in pediatric infectious diseases, Cunningham is renowned for her work on HIV and AIDS in children.She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., where she completed a residency in pediatrics followed by a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases.Cunningham came to UC Irvine from Duke University Medical Center, where she served as a professor with tenure for pediatrics and pathology, a research professor of global health and vice chair for research for pediatrics.The author of more than 130 published manuscripts, she also has led many multicenter clinical trials aimed at the treatment and prevention of HIV infection in children. She has been awarded several competitive research grants and served on National Institutes of Health grant review panels. Her education focus is the training of pediatric infectious diseases physician-scientists.

Dr. Cunningham is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Parainfluenza, H1N1 Influenza, and Strep Throat.

Dr. Cunningham is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Residency

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Pediatrics

Specialties

Pediatric Infectious Disease
Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Fellowships

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Denny
Katz
Simon
Tingelstad Academic Service Award
American Academy of Pediatrics — 2019
Translational Research Mentoring Award from Duke University
Duke University — 2017

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Locations

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham a top-rated expert for HIV/AIDS?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham is classified as an Advanced expert for HIV/AIDS, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham specialize in?

While Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, Parainfluenza, and H1N1 Influenza. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham has published 97 articles and abstracts on conditions like HIV/AIDS. You can view a list of Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham accept my insurance?

Dr. Coleen K. Cunningham accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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