Greg Cunningham
Spinal Surgery
About Dr Greg Cunningham
Dr Greg Cunningham is a Western Australian spinal surgeon with unique experience having completed both orthopaedic and neurosurgery spinal fellowship training. He is experienced in treating all manner of spinal problems including the most complex or those requiring a second opinion.
Greg is passionate about delivering a tailored approach to spinal care. He is able to offer treatments that promote a rapid recovery and return to your activities. He utilises some of the most advanced techniques in spinal surgery available worldwide. These include motion preserving disc replacements, minimal access or “key-hole” surgery and computer-assisted 3D navigated surgery. Greg has been on the forefront of advancements in spinal technology, this includes being a part of the small team of surgeons to first introduce robotic spinal surgery in the UK.
Greg's has a private practice as a member of the NeuroSpine Institute, providing spinal surgery consulting and surgery at St John of God Hospital Murdoch, Subiaco and The Mount Hospital in Western Australia. Greg is the lead spinal surgeon at Fiona Stanley Hospital Orthopaedic Department. This position primarily focuses on delivering surgical training and teaching to junior surgeons.
Greg also has an ongoing involvement in many research projects that aim to improve the treatment of spinal conditions. He has worked with and developed links with research departments across the world including Oxford University Hospital, University College London, and The University of Western Australia. Patients under the care of Greg may be offered to take part in a trial or participate in the long-term monitoring of spinal health.