Chrysten E Cunningham, DO

Loved the business and Dr Cunningham, but found out today — AFTER my birth control prescription wasn’t refilled — that they closed without notifying any patients. Time to find a new doctor, get a new prescription, and figure out how to get access to my medical records. Not cool.

I went to make an appointment today and found out the office was closed. I thought Dr Cunningham was a great Dr and was disappointed to learn of the closing. I however never received word that the office was closing nor information on how to obtain my records which I, of course, would like to get. Does anyone know how I can get them?

Dr. Cunningham is the best. I feel so blessed to have had her deliver my boys and take care of me. I am so thankful for her. I had amazing pregnancies and heathy babies thanks to her.

Really closed with out notifying me. I did not get any notifications in mail or by phone.

Dr. Chrysten Cunningham is one of the best physician’s I have ever encountered. She is patient, compassionate, very supportive, and honest. Her current office staff wasn’t the friendliest, however, Dr Cunnigham’s work ethics and great bedside manner made up for that. I read the negative comments below and I wanted to inform her patients (those that were not aware), she didn’t want to close her office. She had a medical situation that forced her to do so. Her office staff did inform patients and sent a letter as well. They gave us an option to obtain our medical records and I received mines a few days after.
I’ll miss you Dr. Cunningham. I also give her family my well wishes!

for ppl saying that dr. cunningham didn’t notify ppl that her office was closing, she did actually send out letters to her patients with instructions on how to retrieve your medical records, as well as recommendations for ob/​gyns. Dr. Sandra Petersen is taking on some of her patients.

Per recorded message, office closed on Dec 31 2014.

I am so sad to see Dr. Cunningham close her practice. What a fabulous Doctor! She saved my daughter’s life at birth! Thank you! I wish you health and happiness. You are the absolute best!

So sorry to hear that Dr. Cunningham is leaving her practice… I have been with her for many years… she will be difficult to replace… I wish her the best of luck… she will be missed…

Dr Cunningham is by far one of the best medical doctors I have ever had, and I am old!
She is kind, gentle, informed, and intellegent. She knows her stuff. It is with a heavy heart I find out she has to retire early die to her own health issues. What a loss to the community.

Dr. Chrysten Cunningham, hands down, is the best doctor that I have ever had. Her bedside manner, her humor, her gentle demeanor and her overall presence was unreal. I am so very saddened to have received a letter from her indicating that she was in the hospital for the entire month of July and consequently, she is closing her practice. I send her strength to make it through whatever life challenges she is facing. God speed Dr. C!

I had been seeing Dr. Cunningham for several years up until recently, when I was scheduled for my annual and was informed that she was on indefinite medical leave and would no longer be seeing patients. I cannot express how sad I am to hear this and yet another OB/​GYN doctor I loved is closing in this same practice! So strange.
I am not sure what has happened to Dr. Cunningham but me, my family and friends that have seen her wish her much luck and well wishes during this time. I will miss Dr. Cunningham’s incredible care and bedside manner. She’s the BEST!
I also wish her family well wishes.
Warmest regards,
Cheri

Dr. Cunningham is a wonderful doctor with a reassuring bedside manner. I’ve been going to her for years, and my sister has, too. She’s very knowledgeable, does not push an agenda at all, and really lets you know your options. She’s great!

I wish Dr Cunningham was my Doctor of everything! she’s the standard of what you want your Doctor to be. I do agree that her office staff are rude, but that just goes to shoe how great she is. So many patients are able to look past it.
Where has she gone? Infinite leave? I hope she is alright. I’m sad to think of having to see someone else.

Dr. Cunningham has been my doctor for almost 10 years. She has delivered 2 of my children. Through each pregnancy and every visit she and her staff have been wonderful. I have recommended her to a few friends and will continue to do so.
As far as her location goes, it is actually nice that her office is accessible from the parking garage. It beats having to look for street parking, in Hillcrest, and realizing that you don’t have enough change for the meter.

I’ve tried to make an appointment with this doctor 3 times because a friend recommended her, and each time the receptionist was incredibly rude. I give up. If this doctor wants new clients again, she should get rid of the crappy receptionist.

I was pretty sad to see the 1 star review from 11÷22÷13 below from Heather W. I began to reply to her but instead decided to write an overall review instead so everyone can understand what I want to share with Heather W.
As Heather W., I too have been dealing with health issues of late and have been to too many doctors and dealing with too many insurance company’s. I have been with Dr. Cunningham since she was referred to me from an associate of mine back in 2003 I believe. I have kept my specific insurance just so I could continue to see her over the years.
She is kind, gentle, has a wonderful bed side manner when you are dealing with sensitive issues, never rushes you when she is with you, gives you samples to try, is on the cutting edge of what is going on in her industry of medicine and is short and sweet with her follow up. I dont know a single personal thing about her and I only see her once or twice a year but I know I trust her with anything I would have to do. I have never found her to be or do anything that would concern me in a negative way.
In every single doctor office you enter today, you will fill out pages of forms and they will all say exactly what Heather W. found her documents to say when she first came to Dr. Cunningham’s office. I read every new contract an office asks me to sign.
Recently I went to a large (named) hospital for physical therapy and their document asked for allowing me to give all of their treatment facilities authority to have all of my personal and private information from any health care, financial etc. I said none of that has to do with my having physical therapy. I crossed out everything except that which pertained to rehab and then signed.
You will find that every place you go today will ask that you participate in arbitration as well, that is not uncommon, it is the norm.
So I hope that others reading these reviews understand that this review of this doctor is she is an excellent doctor. The girls who work in her office are extremely efficient.
Heather was upset because they did not tell her the parking rules and how much it would cost. Did she ask those questions? Times are different now, whenever I go to a new office, I either call up ahead or drive by before and take a look so I know when my appointment gets there where I will park so I can be on time and not have to pay parking lot fees.
I really am sorry Heather W. had a bad experience here as Dr. Cunningham is a good doctor.

I absolutely am appalled with the staff at this doctor’s office.
It is extremely concerning that before ever meeting the doctor, you are required to sign a physician-​patient arbitration agreement stating all claims against this doctor must be arbitrated and stating you are waiving your «constitutional rights». Just read the first paragraph! That alone was enough to raise a red flag.
As a patient, one must wonder why she is so on the defensive. As someone in my late 30’s who is a three-​time cancer survivor and who has undergone numerous medical procedures, not once in my life have I been asked to sign such a document. When I told her office staff I would prefer my legal counsel to review this document, they refused to let me see the doctor. I point blank asked her, «So I have to waive my legal rights in order to see this doctor?» The younger woman stood there just looking at me, blankly. The older woman said, «Yes.»
I am also well schooled in CME and I know there are sue happy people. I understand doctors must protect themselves; that’s what medical malpractice insurance is for. That is also what MedMal education is for. It is not my job, as the patient, to protect the doctor. It is my job to protect myself!
Further, I was not once told to park in the mall parking lot. They also failed to mention they do not validate parking. Okay $ 1 for every twenty minutes, no big deal. But still, to charge a $ 1 on a debit card — let your new patients know where to park and that you don’t extend to them the courtesy of validating.
I waited over a month to see this doctor. What a complete and utter waste. Take your healthcare elsewhere. Everyone who has written about the awful staff is spot on.
They also not only ask for your driver’s license number and social security number (not required by law to give this — and illegal for them to require it), they ALSO ask for your spouse’s work address, social security number, home phone and work phone. Seems this doctor has been burned by non-​paying patients. This doesn’t give her a right to attempt the invasion of private information.
«Maybe this isn’t the office for you then,» was said to me. That’s is about the only thing right they got in the entire process of my month-​long contact with them.
Awful, awful experience. Have reported this to my insurer. Absolutely not in the best interest of any patient to see her.

One more update, because I had my beautiful son last October, and Dr. C was by my side the whole time, even when it ended up that I had to have a c-​section after a long, and necessary, medical induction. She was 100% my advocate during the whole process, and was so reassuring and helpful. I honestly don’t know how I would have done it without her. I have since moved to Colorado, and I’m heartbroken at the thought that if/​when we decide to have a second baby, that I couldn’t be in her care. She’s that good, people. If you have the opportunity to work with her, you should take that chance immediately! I am so grateful every day.

Cannot express my gratitude enough for my experience with Dr.Cunningham.
It has never been an easy, comfortable or care free experience when visiting the doctor. She could not have made me feel more comfortable or confident in discussing my health and future family planning.
She is a prime and exceptional example of what a sensitive and caring bed side manner is made of. She will take all the time you need to answer any questions, explain in detail whatever it is you want to know, and graciously assist you in support of your family planning.
So thankful to find a doctor that you don’t dread to visit, physically or emotionally! It is a must that every woman in San Diego knows about this fabulous human being that we patients get to trust in.
Thank You Dr. Cunningham! Every doctor should learn from you. Your patients truly come first.