Carrie E Cunningham, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.826 average rating from 200 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
- Danvers, MA
Dr. Carrie Cunningham is an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, section head of the Endocrine Surgery Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a senior scientist at the Mass General Institute for Technology Assessment. She is the Association of Endocrine Surgeons research committee chair and executive council member and the past president of the Association of Academic Surgery. Her overarching research mission has been to improve the health and well-being of patients with benign and malignant endocrine-related diseases. She is the principal investigator of an NIH/NCI R-37 (R01-type merit award) award to examine the potential impact of new diagnostic technologies and personalized management strategies in patients with thyroid cancer using mathematical disease simulation modeling and an American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award to develop a patient-reported instrument to assess thyroid-cancer specific quality of life.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgical Oncology, 2010
- Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital, General Surgery, 2008
- Internship: University of Michigan Medical Center, Plastic Surgery, 2002
- Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School, 2001
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.826 average rating from 200 reviews
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Office was very busy, shuffled from one exam to the next with little explanation. Doctors were very patient and thorough, gave good options and advice. Rooms were very clean and staff was very professional.
2026-07-06
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All was great! No rush and she listened attentively to my questions and concerns.
2026-07-05
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Dr. Cunningham was excellent. She was kind, attentive and precise. I appreciated her approach, her attitude and abilities and am thankful to have had her help. Excellent care.
2026-07-02
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Excelent Doctor
2026-07-02
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A great provider, Dr. Cunningham, was very attentive, on time, explained everything very well, took her time, and it's been a great experience.
2026-07-01
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Excellent 10 is not high enough. Will recommend to anyone I know in need of her care.
2026-06-29
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I felt very comfortable with this provider from the moment we met. My primary recommended Dr. Carrie Cunningham for thyroid removal. I have put this off for several years. I do feel very comfortable with Dr. Cunningham. As a community, we are very fortunate to have a surgeon with the vast experience of Dr. Cunningham at the MGH Danvers location.
2026-06-27
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Wonderful to have top notch physicians
2026-06-27
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This care provider was professional. She did a great job. I feel great the day after my surgery, and it's all up to her and her abilities. I would fully recommend her to anybody that needs this surgery.
2026-06-26
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Yes, my experience was excellent. I would recommend them to anyone and I felt very satisfied after my visit, answering all my questions and so forth and so on. Just a number one experience. Excellent as always. Thank you.
2026-06-22
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Dr. Cunningham was very kind and helpful. She listened and explained well.
2026-06-20
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Friendly and put me at ease immediately. Throughly explained everything to me and made me comfortable with everything.
2026-06-20
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It was a breath of fresh air to have the appointment soon after the referral.
2026-06-19
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Excellent, professional, courteous care as always at MGB.
2026-06-17
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Very patient, kind, and professional.
2026-06-13
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So understanding and supportive in discussing a rare condition. I left the visit feeling heard & respected - with lots of hope for the future.
2026-06-11
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Dr. Cunningham seemed very caring, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable. I feel confident in her as my surgeon moving forward.
2026-06-09
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Dr. Cunningham listened and answered our questions in a way that we could understand. She was very professional and efficient in her assessment of my situation. She followed up with information she was looking into for me and I had my answer by the time we got home which was much appreciated.
2026-06-06
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Dr.Cunningham and her staff were great!
2026-06-03
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I appreciated Dr. Cunningham's very professional yet personable style and the way she explained to me the condition and the surgery recommended. She listened to my preferences and concerns very carefully and we agreed on everything before I left. I left feeling grateful and confident that I was "in good hands." Thank you
2026-05-24
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Dr Cunningham was very kind and informative. She explained everything to me in detail and made sure I was comfortable moving forward.
2026-05-24
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This was my first visit and consultation and too soon to make any conclusions. So far, my visit went well.
2026-05-17
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Top quality care. Proficient, professional, knowledgeable in all aspects of my needs and a patient friendly manner. Couldn't ask for more or better!!.
2026-05-15
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My 1st time meeting with Dr Cunningham, she was so easy to talk with, explained things fully, I felt very confident & comfortable under her care
2026-05-14
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I would highly recommend the provider. I was treated very well and I felt very comfortable and she was very professional and efficient.
2026-05-07
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Dr. Cunningham was amazing. She was personable, professional, explained the procedure in detail, and she answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend her as a physician to friends or family members!
2026-05-04
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Excellent care by all I encountered. Thank you!
2026-05-04
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It was a wonderful experience. I met with three people, the intake person, the doctor herself, and the person who set up my follow-up appointments. They were all very congenial and knowledgeable, went out of their way to find things that suited me, locations and times for other things that I have to have done. The atmosphere in the office was very, very efficient and comfortable and enjoyable. Very nice personalities really put me at ease. I would definitely recommend anybody else using Dr. Cunningham.
2026-04-20
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Friendly and informative
2026-04-19
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It was quick and easy
2026-04-17
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Dr Cunningham is great. She diagnosed my issue accurately and did the surgery smoothly at the same time! I had been bothered by the mass on my back for years until I saw Dr Cunningham. I very much appreciate her help and feel so lucky that I had the chance to see her. I wish her all the best and hope she can continuously help more patients in this country and from the world.
2026-04-17
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Last doctor I went to , she is kind
2026-04-16
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Totally professional provider
2026-04-01
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I am happy with this care provider
2026-03-26
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Excellent
2026-03-25
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Very friendly and professional. Listened well and performed the surgery quickly.
2026-03-22
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Explained clearly and very knowledgable
2026-03-21
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I am very grateful to be under the care of this team of providers. Thank you!
2026-03-17
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Very professional & experienced
2026-03-14
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This provider made me feel a bit off put. [redacted] when she had entered the room, no clear cut introduction of who she was on first meeting. Additionally, when trying to let her know what my lump was previously diagnosed to me she kind of cut me off and said 'that's what I just said', leaving me with a bit of hesitation of saying anymore. When I asked about whether it was normal to get pains in said lump she immediately discredited me saying 'that's going to happen if you're jabbing your ribs'. I asked my friend that had accompanied me into the exam if it was just me or if she seemed a bit rude which I was given the confirmation that she was. I'm sure she's wonderful in other moments, but unfortunately for myself, I was not matched with a sense of care or concern by this provider. [redacted]
2026-03-02
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Dr Cunningham was amazing. Her expertise, professionalism and kindness were so evident. Her assistant at my procedure was also amazing. Attentive and friendly. Very knowledgeable and kind.
2026-03-02
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They were running a bit behind but this is not what really matters! Rather, it was the phenomenal teamwork displayed between doctors and nurses that was so impressive and really put me at ease.
2026-02-18
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Very knowledgeable and to the point. Kind and empathetic; she came in on time and was very detailed in her explanations and the plan forward.
2026-02-15
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Dr. Cunningham was fantastic. She was so sweet to me even though I was so scared. RN [redacted] was so sweet during the procedure. She held my hand because I was terrified of needles and talked me through the whole thing!
2026-01-25
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The provider was extremely professional, took her time, was thoughtful in answering her questions, and gave me many choices with great explanations.
2026-01-23
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This is going to be my second procedure with Dr. Cunningham and I find her very forthcoming, very patient with questions and very, very compassionate. She's a great, great physician.
2026-01-19
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Dr.Cunningham was great! She was caring, very knowledgeable and helpful. I will follow up with her again in one year.
2026-01-17
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Very knowledgeable and respectful
2026-01-03
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Dr Cunningham listens to questions asked, and is willing to provide information and recommendations.[redacted]
2025-12-20
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Kind and thoughtful. Answered my questions.
2025-12-20
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Very professional and caring
2025-12-19
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Very nice, knowledgeable and friendly doctor.
2025-12-16
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She was great! Spoke to me with dignity and sensitivity.
2025-12-16
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Excellent doctor, very professional.
2025-12-14
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Dr Cunningham addressed my concerns and questions. I feel very comfortable being in her care.
2025-12-12
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Easy to talk to Very friendly. Pleasant. Came up with ideas and explained things so I could easily understand
2025-12-11
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Efficient & friendly
2025-11-29
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The provider was great [redacted]
2025-11-24
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I was informed through out the process
2025-11-24
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I am very pleased with the care I get at MGB.
2025-11-22
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Visit exactly what I was hoping for and I know next steps to take
2025-11-22
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Very impressed with Dr. Cunningham, she addressed all of my concerns. She went the extra mile, arranging for a secondary issue to also be taken care of at the time of my upcoming procedure.
2025-11-22
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It was a good experience. The physician was lovely. The staff was very professional, but I did not receive any discharge instructions. Thank you very much. Bye-bye.
2025-11-21
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im not happy with end result. lump still on neck. I heard a comment it is what it is from doctor . I ask what does that mean no response. very disapointed.
2025-11-19
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She is a rock star. Best in the business. Dont ever lose her
2025-11-15
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My experience was very positive. However, the real proof will be how well the surgery goes. As ray tuned!
2025-11-15
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On time, great explanations, answered questions, sensitive to my needs
2025-11-15
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Dr Cunningham is excellent. Top of the Line.
2025-11-12
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Highly skilled and easy to communicate with. Provided good information about the procedure which was done really nicely.
2025-11-05
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I was actually seeing earlier than my appointment. Which was a plus. The NP I saw was wonderful. She explained things clearly and answered all my questions.
2025-11-03
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All good
2025-11-02
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Very personable
2025-10-31
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The service was excellent, the family was awesome and the comfortness was on point.
2025-10-23
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Everything was excellent. Thank you. Bye now.
2025-10-06
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Very receptive and helpful
2025-09-28
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Perfect
2025-09-25
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Dr. Cunningham is superb in her skill, efficiency and bedside manner
2025-09-22
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Dr Cunningham was wonderful and responsive to my needs.
2025-09-20
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Very caring and listened to my concerns. Explained the surgical procedure and care afterwards.
2025-09-20
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This provider seemed to know me very well and remember me very well and she was very professional and knew her subject matter.
2025-09-01
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My provider was engaging, very helpful, explained things, and it was a good visit. Very helpful.
2025-09-01
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I was impressed with Dr. Cunningham's ability to answer my questions so that I understood them. She acted very promptly in giving me an appointment for a blood draw that we have to have done before my surgery. And she got, in a very short period of time, in less than a week, a spot for my surgery to be done, which is very impressive. And she has an excellent bedside manner.
2025-09-01
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excellent, couldn't be better
2025-08-25
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She was very good.
2025-08-24
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I appreciate the time and thorough attention to my situation. I was very concerned about a clavical lymph node lump on the left side of my neck. I am happy to have had a professional look at it as opposed to a video call. Thank you.
2025-08-24
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Dr Cunningham listened well and expressed herself clearly. I found her personable and approachable.
2025-08-23
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
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- Tufts Health Plan
- Beech Street
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