Dr. Matthew Cunningham

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Orlando, FL
(407) 849-9621
Accepts Medicare

Location

95 Columbia St
Orlando, FL 32806
Elite Training

Areas of Expertise

Macular Degeneration
Retinal Tears
Detached Retina
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Diseases
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About Me

Dr. Matthew Cunningham is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal specialist at Florida Retina Institute, focusing on personalized care for retinal conditions. He treats macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, detached retina, macular holes, and retinal vein occlusions. With extensive research experience, he serves as the Research Director and principal investigator for multiple clinical trials advancing treatments for diabetic eye disease.

Dr. Cunningham completed his ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine’s Cullen Eye Institute and a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists. He joined Florida Retina Institute in 2013 and is available at several Central Florida locations.

Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases

    University of Iowa

    Fellowship
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Internal Medicine

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Residency
  • Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute

    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Residency
  • University of Florida College of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Cum Laude with Honors in Research

    University of Florida

    Medical School
  • University of Florida

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interdisciplinary Studies in Basic Biomedical Sciences Cum Laude

    University of Florida

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    2022

    The American Board of Ophthalmology

  • P. J. Leinfelder Award for the Best Fellow Research Project

    2013

    University of Iowa

  • Ophthalmology Fellow Teaching Award

    2012

    University of Iowa

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME114768