Born in Queensland, he continues to be one of the state's most trusted and recognised neurosurgeons. His main area of surgical interest is management of complex disorders of the spine. He also has a strong interest in medicolegal work and has CIME (ABIME) accreditation, is an accredited WorkCover Qld (GEPI) & Comcare PI Assessor & has SIRA (NSW) and TAC (Vic) accreditation.