Peter Thomas McCunniff, MD, Brings Advanced Spine Surgery Expertise to The Pain Center of Arizona

Enhancing Spine Care Services with the Expertise of a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Peter McCunniff, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at The Pain Center of Arizona, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in cutting-edge spine surgery techniques. He operates out of multiple hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. He also offers multiple office locations, including Arcadia, Deer Valley, Gilbert, Peoria, and West Phoenix, making his specialized services easily accessible to patients across the valley.

With a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery procedures, disc replacements, and innovative navigation and robotic-assisted spinal surgeries, Dr. McCunniff is dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced and safest treatment options available. Notably, he is one of the few surgeons in the region skilled in performing oblique lumbar surgery, a unique procedure that can help restore alignment and reduce the risk of future spinal issues.

Committed to enhancing the comprehensive spine care program at The Pain Center, Dr. McCunniff is incredibly passionate about this practice because it is one of the only in existence set up to meet the diverse care needs of all patients under one roof. His collaboration with leading experts in the field and his academic appointment as an Assistant Professor/Specialty Instructor at Banner University Medical Center underscore his commitment to advancing spine care techniques and tools.

Originally from Waterloo, Iowa, Dr. McCunniff graduated with his Bachelor of Science Degree, with Highest Distinction from the University of Iowa in 2009. He then went on to earn his Medical Degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, graduating with the Class of 2014.

Furthering his training, Dr. McCunniff performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center from 2015 to 2019, followed by a year-long fellowship in orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive spinal surgery, at the Spine Institute of Arizona from 2019 to 2020.

Following his residency and fellowship training, Dr. McCunniff went on to work in the highly specialized field of spine surgery in the greater Phoenix area with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques to get patients back to doing the things they love with less pain and down time than more traditional spine surgery techniques. Fast forward to today, he has over a decade of experience, more than 20 publications, and over 50 citations.

Recognized for his dedication and excellence in spinal care and orthopedic research, Dr. McCunniff boasts membership in the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and AO Spine, while also earning accolades such as the Mt. Sinai Barry Friedman Orthopaedic Research Award and the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association’s 2017 Vernon L. Nickel Award.

His passion lies in treating his patients as if they were his own family members, taking the time to explain medical concepts in an understandable manner and making recommendations with their best interests at heart. This means As much as he enjoys his job and getting to help patients at The Pain Center, Dr. McCunniff never turns down an opportunity to spend time with his loved ones. Whether vacationing with close friends and family or cheering on University of Iowa athletics, his heart remains with those he holds dear.

Learn More about Dr. Peter Thomas McCunniff:

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/83777476-Peter-McCunniff-Orthopedist or through The Pain Center of Arizona, https://www.thepaincenter.com/team/pete-t-mccunniff-md/ 

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