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Accepting New Patients

Alyson Cunningham, MD

Colon Cancer Prevention|

Colorectal Surgery|

Gastrointestinal Cancer|

General Surgery|

Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery|

Robotic Surgery

Speaks: English 

Locations

Surgery

UConn Health

Outpatient Pavilion, 8th Floor East

263 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06030

GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT

860-679-8080
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. MD, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Medicine - 2017
  2. MS, Georgetown University, Physiology and Biophysics - 2013
  3. BS, Columbia University, Biomedical Engineering - 2012
Residency
  1. General Surgery, UConn School of Medicine - 2022
Fellowship
  1. Colorectal Surgery, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - 2023
Board Certification
  1. General Surgery

Honors & Awards

  1. 2021 - Administrative Chief Resident (2021-2022) - UConn School of Medicine
  2. 2018 - S.E. Christie M.D. Award, Presented to a First-year Resident Who Is a Team Player, Exceeds Expectations, Takes on Any Challenge, and Who Is Committed to Excellence in Patient Care - UConn School of Medicine
  3. 2012 - Columbia Engineering Dean's Leadership Society (2012-2016) - Columbia University

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

79 Ratings, 70 Reviews

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  • 5

    February 12, 2026

    Good (this was a rescheduled visit, the previous provider had me wait 75 minutes before being seen, I lcancelled the appointment and expresses my frustration) The provider I saw for the rescheduled visit was kind, knowledgeable, and informative.

  • 5

    February 12, 2026

    Excellent

  • 5

    January 8, 2026

    Dr Cunningham makes me feel very comfortable and confident in her care

  • 5

    December 28, 2025

    Great experience. They got me in quickly due to needing this physician on stand by for a procedure.