About

*Dr. Cuenca is not currently accepting new HMO patients under 65 years of age.

Dr. Cuenca began his path into the medical field by attending Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. After medical school, he moved to South Bay San Diego where he eventually served as Chief Resident of the Scripps Family Medicine Program. As Chief Resident, not only did Dr. Cuenca continue to fulfill his role as a teacher, but also managed to expand the sports medicine curriculum. He would eventually join Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Oceanside, where he provided care for several years until relocating to MemorialCare Medical Group in Mission Viejo. In addition to his patient care responsibilities, he is also the Medical Director of Ambulatory Quality and Patient Safety.

To me, the most important part of medicine is to master the art of listening to patients. Every patient has a story to tell, and I make it a personal goal for them to tell it in its entirety. 

Beyond his normal work duties, Dr. Cuenca has lectured at both local and national conferences on topics of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and Practice Management. He previously served as a board member for the Family Practice Management Journal (FPM), which is a peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Through the AAFP, he has made contributions to educational curriculum planning as a member of the Education Advisory Panel. He has also served as an educator by mentoring pre-med and medical students, as well as resident physicians. 

Due to his interest in Sports Medicine, Dr. Cuenca completed a one-year fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences-OPTI/San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center Program. During his fellowship training, Dr. Cuenca served as a team physician for SDSU and the Medical Director for several San Diego events. He formerly served as the head team physician for CSU San Marcos for several years prior to relocating to Orange County.

Aside from being a physician, Dr. Cuenca enjoys running and has participated in several half marathons and Ragnar relay races. He has also earned his third-degree blackbelt in Tang Soo Do, a karate-based Korean martial art, and endeavors to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle and encourages the same for his patients.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Family Medicine, Primary Care, Sports Medicine

Areas of Care

Education

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences

2004

Internship Program - Family Medicine

Scripps Health - Chula Vista

2005

Residency Program - Family Medicine

Scripps Health - Chula Vista

2007

Fellowship Program - Sports Medicine

San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center

2008

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo

23512 Madero Road

Mission Viejo, CA

Office: 877-696-3622

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Affiliations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(500 Ratings)
Sep 23, 2026
Lee T.
Sep 23, 2026
David B.
He always explains everything throughly, very efficient
Sep 23, 2026
Luis V.
He was friendly and helped answer all my questions.
Sep 23, 2026
Edith M.
Every time I have a visit with Dr. Cuenca I’m impressed by the entire operation. My local facility is so comfortable and nicely furnished, the staff is almost without exception friendly and efficient. Check in is quick and immediate. Always a short wait. Their system is so tech-efficient. Prescriptions and referrals are immediate with confirmation and follow up within the hour. This group couldn’t make a medical appointment more pleasant and stress-free.So happy this is my health care provider.Thank you, Dr. Cuenca et al!
Sep 9, 2026
David W.
Sep 3, 2026
Janine H.
Dr Cuenca is a good listener and he works with you to understand what matters most to you.
Sep 2, 2026
Timothy G.
He is very personable and really has a great “bedside manner.” He really cares about his patients and is extremely knowledgeable about human health and excellent communication skills. He’s great to work with.
Aug 22, 2026
John T.
He provides a thorough examine while providing ample time to ask questions etc. I find this service to be special and difficult to find .
Aug 19, 2026
Sashi M.
Professional and very courteous
Aug 13, 2026
Toshimori U.
Dr. Cuenca is the best.
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Source: Reviews are aggregated from third-party review sites such as Facebook, Google, HealthGrades, RepuGen, Vitals, WebMD, and Yelp.

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