Mr David Cumming

Mr Cumming is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spinal surgeon with twelve years’ experience as a consultant in Ipswich Hospital, East Suffolk & North Essex NHS trust.. Mr Cumming was the Clinical Lead for spinal and musculoskeletal services in Ipswich. During this time he has developed the service into one of the leading orthopaedic hub spinal centres. During his time as a consultant, he has worked with NHS England to develop best practice in spinal surgery across the country. He is the National Clinical Director for Neurosurgery & Spinal Services for NHSE. He is Past President for the British Association of Spinal Surgeons and has been involved with the society in developing guidelines and organising national meetings. In clinical practice, he is involved in treating adult spinal conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. He regularly performs spinal surgery on all areas of the spine for acute, degenerative and traumatic conditions. His Independent Practice is based at Cleveland Clinic London.

Degenerative spinal conditions (cervical and lumbar stenosis, spondylolisthesis) Acute spinal conditions (disc prolapse with sciatica or brachalgia) Total Spine Care Clinic (multidisciplinary management of back pain) Spinal trauma Minimally invasive spinal surgery Cement augmentation for vertebral fractures