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Dr. Richard Zuniga

Medical Oncology & Hematology

Richard Zuniga, MD is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist. Dr. Richard Zuniga practiced as an attending physician and then became the Medical Director of Clinical Research at Lowell General Cancer Center. Previously, he practiced at New York Methodist Hospital, where he received the Attending Teaching Excellence Award in 2015.

Before practicing medicine, Dr. Zuniga earned his Medical Degree at Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Peru. Dr. Zuniga completed his residency, and his first fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, where he also practiced as an Attending Physician.

He then completed two more fellowships; in hematology/oncology, and Drug Development Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Dr. Zuniga has been recognized for his fight against breast cancer, receiving the Breast Cancer Achievement Award from the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium in 2010. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Hematology, The European Society of Hematology, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology.

He has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts, which have been featured in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He holds an appointment as an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professorship at Mount Sinai.

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   Residency:    Henry Ford Hospital
    Medical School:    Universidad de San Martin de Porres
    Fellowships:    University of Texas Health Service Center, Clinical Research Henry Ford Hospital


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Patient Reviews

  • "As a new patient, I was greeted warmly, treated professionally, had all of my questions answered; I felt “listened to”. I look forward to working with this practice on into the future. It was lovely to meet Alicia and of course, Doctor Zuniga."
      from Norma 5.0 Stars - (2025-08-22)
  • "He knows how to listen and explain. Keeps everything professional in a friendly and attentive way"
      from Panda 5.0 Stars - (2025-08-20)
  • "Very kind"
      from Melanie 5.0 Stars - (2025-08-15)
  • "I honestly can’t even complain or say anything wrong. Dr.Z answered all my questions and really sat there and heard me out. Made me feel comfortable to what was going on. I can’t be anymore thankful"
      from Jessica 5.0 Stars - (2025-08-14)
  • "Dr. Zuniga and his staff are,absolutely wonderful. Would highly recommend going to this practice. 👌"
      from Barbara 5.0 Stars - (2025-08-08)
  • "(Translated by Google) Excellent doctor, very professional, he explained things to me very well, I have no words. Excellent (Original) Excelente medico miy profesional me explicó muy bien ni tengo palabras Excelente"
      from Lia 5.0 Stars - (2025-07-09)
  • "Always a good visit. Everyone there is amazing. I am truly blessed to have all of you there taking care of me."
      from Linda 5.0 Stars - (2025-07-05)
  • "I had an appointment with Dr Zuniga Thursday and I couldn’t be happier. We sat and discussed my issues and made a plan to get the testing done then I will follow up in one month ! Dr Zuniga is a caring , concerned doctor that wants to figure out what’s going on. I’m extremely grateful to have him as my doctor"
      from Nancy 5.0 Stars - (2025-06-14)
  • "(Translated by Google) He is a very kind person With patients (Original) EL es una persona muy amable Con los pacientes"
      from Zulma 5.0 Stars - (2025-06-10)
  • "Great doctor. Love the way he goes thru his thinking process"
      from wayne 5.0 Stars - (2025-06-01)