Headshot of Dr. Richard Zuniga MD
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT


Languages: English, Spanish, French

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


Good Samaritan Medical Center
Long Island Community Hospital
Southside Hospital

Patient Reviews

  • "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)
  • "I did not see Dr Zuniga. His NP took care of me. She was very nice and thorough but I thought I was seeming the dr"
      from Arlene 4.0 Stars - (2025-05-25)
  • "I have had nothing but a great experience at the Bay Shore location. Highly recommend! Big shout out to the phlebotomist Oscatherine who is the best I have ever encountered!"
      from Eleanor 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-15)
  • "Everyone was so kind. I felt alot better when I left. Never had anyone take blood and not leave a mark."
      from Wynn 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-23)
  • "Doctor Zuniga & the whole staff was phenomenal."
      from DJ 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-22)
  • "Very nice and profesional first time and it was a good experience"
      from Nilda 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-10)
  • "Everyone are professional and helpful.Have all the confidence in Dr.Zuniga.Thank you to him and the staff."
      from Dorothy 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-09)
  • "Very good, professional"
      from Sean 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-04)