Adam J. Hunninghake, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliation
- St. Mary's Regional Hospital
About Adam J. Hunninghake
About The Provider
Dr. Hunninghake is originally from Iowa. He earned a Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Medical Anthropology at Long Island University, followed by his Medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Following his education, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to complete a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of Utah. Dr. Hunninghake always loved learning about people and wanted to have a career where he could work directly with them to help improve the quality of their lives.
"I believe we all have activities in our lives that give us meaning and purpose. My job is to help people with disabilities reach their best level of functioning so that they may return to those activities that bring them joy and meaning."
As a physiatrist, Dr. Hunninghake enjoys working with people to help address their functional concerns. When he is not at work, Dr. Hunninghake enjoys trail running, playing music with friends, photography and chasing after his two young boys.
Locations
- Grand Junction Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic
- 2643 Patterson Road, Suite 401, Grand Junction, CO 81506
- Get Directions
- phone: 970-298-6005
- fax: 970-298-7138
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics GME, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2011
- Internship: University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics GME, Pediatric Nephrology, 2008
- Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2007
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2013
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS
- Cigna
- Cofinity
- CorVel
- Coventry
- First Health/Coventry
- Friday Health Plans
- Humana
- InnovAge PACE
- Kaiser
- Meritain
- NaphCare
- Pinnacol Assurance
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans
- Tri West
- United Healthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
30 ratings, 6 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
Very good MD knowledgeable and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Hunninghake has been excellent in my care for 9 years, starting with my rehab after a cerebellum stroke. He always explained and discussed my care and provided options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Very good is not a high enough rating. Excellent across the board. Very grateful for his compassion and expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Did listen to me about additional situations I've been experiencing, and suggested not to be fearful to go between leg orthotics as necessary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
Thank you for working with me, explaining my continued symptoms, and suggestions to help me and not to hinder myself. The team you have in your office are incredibly kind, easy to contact, and to get messages to you. Really appreciate understanding, and willingness to work with me and my many ideas.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Very grateful for the attention we received from Dr Hunninghake both before and after discharge from St Mary's.