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Chinazo Cunningham, MD, Internal Medicine, New York, NY

ChinazoOCunninghamMD(She/Her)

Internal Medicine New York, NY

Addiction Medicine

Commissioner, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

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  • Office

    501 7th Avenue
    New York, NY 10018

Education & Training

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineMS, Clinical Research Methods, 2006 - 2008
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1998
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1997
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityBS, Psychology, 1986 - 1990
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Importance of Pediatric Safety in Tetrahydrocannabinol Education—Reply  
    Chinazo Cunningham, MD, JAMA Internal Medicine
  • Race and Gender Are Associated with Opioid Dose Reduction Among Patients on Chronic Opioid Therapy  
    Chinazo O Cunningham, Michele Buonora, Joanna L Starrels, Pain Medicine

Press Mentions

  • New York Announces $7.5 Million in Grants Available to Expand Low-Threshold Opioid Addiction Treatment
    New York Announces $7.5 Million in Grants Available to Expand Low-Threshold Opioid Addiction TreatmentJanuary 21st, 2023
  • Vireo Partners with Medical School to Conduct Pioneering Cannabis Research at a Low Cost
    Vireo Partners with Medical School to Conduct Pioneering Cannabis Research at a Low CostJuly 1st, 2022
  • NYC’s Mental Health Clubhouses Proving to Be Valuable Resource for Those Suffering from COVID-Related Issues
    NYC’s Mental Health Clubhouses Proving to Be Valuable Resource for Those Suffering from COVID-Related IssuesOctober 5th, 2021
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