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Dr Gregory Etherington

Verified Spinal Surgery Melbourne

Dr Gregory Etherington

8 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

5,317+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Gregory Etherington at a glance

Dr Gregory Etherington is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Gregory Etherington is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in Spinal Surgery at Precision Health. With expertise in a wide range of procedures, from lumbar microdiscectomy to lumbar and cervical spine fusion, he is highly regarded in his field. Notably, Dr Etherington is one of the few specialists focusing on scoliosis diagnosis and treatment.
After completing his medical degree at the University of Sydney in 1984, he pursued a Masters' degree in Biomedical Engineering before specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery. Further training in the United Kingdom honed his skills in scoliosis surgery. He established his practice in Sydney before relocating to Melbourne in 2011.
As a consultant spine surgeon at The Alfred Hospital, Dr Etherington actively participates in clinical meetings, outpatient clinics, and operating theatre sessions. He also provides a vital on-call service for severe spinal injuries at The Alfred. In his private practice, he exclusively focuses on spinal surgery, covering a broad range of conditions, including disc prolapse, spinal stenosis, tumours, and instability. He operates on the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, with his main area of specialisation being scoliosis surgery. His special interests include Spinal Deformity, Tumours, Cervical Spine Disorders, Infections, Inflammatory Arthritis, Revision Spine Surgery, and Degenerative Problems.
Dr Etherington's approach prioritises non-surgical treatment options, resorting to surgery when necessary. He ensures his patients receive the latest evidence-based procedures for optimal outcomes. With a passion for patient care, Dr Etherington excels in communication, thoroughly explaining conditions and treatment options to empower patients in their decision-making.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Gregory Etherington

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-955311 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-572A7635 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,301
Annual physical exam 99395 2,731
Vaccination administration 90471 2,931
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,372

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Gregory Etherington in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gregory Etherington with the team
WITH TEAM
Gregory Etherington at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Gregory Etherington

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across AU
    Gregory Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6084/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30469755 · cited by 45
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Gregory Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8620/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33302516 · cited by 119

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · gregory.etherington.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
5 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Gregory Etherington's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Gregory Etherington treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Gregory Etherington specialise in?

    Gregory Etherington specialises in Spinal Surgery in Melbourne, AU. 42 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Gregory Etherington treat?

    Gregory Etherington treats conditions within Spinal Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Gregory Etherington practise?

    Gregory Etherington practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Gregory Etherington speak?

    Gregory Etherington speaks English.

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