For Central Florida Patients
Our Team of Doctors
Matthew A. Cunningham, M.D.
Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Diplomates, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomates, National Board of Medical Examiners
Positively Vision Focused™
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interdisciplinary Studies in Basic
Biomedical Sciences Cum Laude, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Cum Laude with Honors in Research, University of Florida College of Medicine,
Gainesville, FL
Internship, Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine,
Houston, TX
Residency, Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen
Eye Institute, Houston, TX
Fellowship, Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases, University of
Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Assocations and Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
American Society of Retina Specialists
Seminole County Medical Society
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Rinehart Surgery Center, Orlando Health Lake Mary
Honors and Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, The American Board of Ophthalmology, 2019 - 2022
P. J. Leinfelder Award for the Best Fellow Research Project, May
2013, University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics Ophthalmology Fellow Teaching Award,
June 2012, University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics Cullen Eye Institute Goar Award for
Resident Research, 1st Place
2nd Place, Baylor College of Medicine Lions Eye Bank
Foundation Milton Boniuk Resident Research Award
Deanne Barlow Romrell Professionalism in Medicine Memorial
Award, University of Florida College of Medicine
Lawrence M. Goodman Trust Award, Research Day Presentation
Junior Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society,
merit based
Research Experience
Dr. Cunningham has extensive experience with research during his career. In medical school, he spent time at the National Eye Institute’s Laboratory of Ocular Immunology. During residency, he performed multiple research projects in the Ocular Surface Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Cunningham has a particular interest in clinical trials. He currently serves as the Research Director at Florida Retina Institute, and is the Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials including: Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR) Protocol W, Protocol AC, and Protocol AD; Clearside TOPAZ Study; Allergan Phase 3 Abicipar Pegol; Chengdu Study for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Certificate of Appreciation by The American Board of Ophthalmology
Honored with the Certificate of Appreciation by The American Board of Ophthalmology, 2019 - 2022.
Presented to Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, FASRS, for outstanding Contributions as an Examiner of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Included the participation in five oral board examinations.
Fellow of the ASRS
Dr. Matthew Cunningham has qualified to receive the new Fellow of The American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) designation! The FASRS is awarded based on criteria that recognize members in good standing who have demonstrated consistent commitment to the Society, ASRS, expertise in the management of vitreoretinal disorders, and the highest ethical and professional standards.
Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, FASRS, congratulations on your new Fellow of the ASRS designation and this outstanding achievement!
Please click for more detailed information NEWS! Dr. Matthew A. Cunningham receives Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) designation
About Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, FASRS
Doctor Cunningham holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Florida and earned his medical degree, Cum Laude with Honors in Research, from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed an internship and ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Following residency training, Dr. Cunningham completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery and diseases at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Matthew Cunningham, FASRS, serves as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Doctor Cunningham joined Florida Retina Institute in 2013.
Personal
Dr. Cunningham enjoys traveling, biking, cardiovascular and weight training. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, children and friends.
