North Shore Health Hub Suite 2.04, Tower A, Level 2, 7 Westbourne Street
St Leonards · 2065 · Australia
Dr Andrew Kanawati
BSc, (Med), MBBS, (Hons), MAnat, MSc, Surg, FRACS, (Ortho)
👤 20 years of experience
About
Dr. Andrew Kanawati is an accomplished Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon with extensive expertise in spinal trauma, degenerative spine disorders, and deformity correction. He combines advanced surgical skill with a strong academic and research background to deliver highly specialised, evidence-based care for his patients.
Born in Sydney, Dr. Kanawati completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours at the University of New South Wales in 2006. During his advanced training in Orthopaedic Surgery, he undertook a Master of Applied Anatomy by Dissection at the University of New England.
Dr. Kanawati was twice awarded the Allan Frederick Dwyer Prize for Best Scientific Paper at the Australian Orthopaedic Registrars Association Annual Scientific Meeting for his research on sciatic nerve and femoral artery anatomy in joint replacement and trauma. His work has been widely published, with more than a dozen peer-reviewed studies featured in leading orthopaedic journals. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2017.
Following his fellowship, Dr. Kanawati spent two years in London, Ontario, Canada, completing an advanced Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Victoria Hospital, where he honed his expertise in microsurgical and navigation-assisted spine procedures. During this period, he also completed a Master of Surgery (MS) at Western University, focusing on 3D printing and patient-specific surgical guides in spine surgery—an area where he continues to contribute to innovation and research.
Born in Sydney, Dr. Kanawati completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours at the University of New South Wales in 2006. During his advanced training in Orthopaedic Surgery, he undertook a Master of Applied Anatomy by Dissection at the University of New England.
Dr. Kanawati was twice awarded the Allan Frederick Dwyer Prize for Best Scientific Paper at the Australian Orthopaedic Registrars Association Annual Scientific Meeting for his research on sciatic nerve and femoral artery anatomy in joint replacement and trauma. His work has been widely published, with more than a dozen peer-reviewed studies featured in leading orthopaedic journals. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2017.
Following his fellowship, Dr. Kanawati spent two years in London, Ontario, Canada, completing an advanced Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Victoria Hospital, where he honed his expertise in microsurgical and navigation-assisted spine procedures. During this period, he also completed a Master of Surgery (MS) at Western University, focusing on 3D printing and patient-specific surgical guides in spine surgery—an area where he continues to contribute to innovation and research.
Education & training
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–2020 MS · Surgery
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–2006 Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery · Medicine
Career & appointments
Hospital privileges
- Harbour Spine Surgeons — clinic · since
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — AHPRA
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Degenerative Disc Disease | 11 | |
| Spinal Surgery | 7 | |
| Sciatica | 5 | |
| Spinal Stenosis | 4 | |
| Scoliosis | 1 | |
| Spinal Deformity | 0 | |
| Spine Tumours and Infections | 0 | |
| Orthopaedic Surgery | 0 |
Office, team & in practice
Locations & opening hours
1 locationLocation
2 tagsConditions treated
6 indicationsAlso practises in
1 fieldTreatments & procedures
8 servicesWith patient & peer validation
- Degenerative Disc Disease ★ 11
- Spinal Surgery ★ 7
- Sciatica ★ 5
- Spinal Stenosis ★ 4
- Scoliosis ★ 1
Full procedure list
Qualifications
9 credentials- BSc
- (Med)
- MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- (Hons)
- MAnat
- MSc Master of Science
- Surg
- FRACS Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- (Ortho)
Regulatory registrations
- AHPRA · #MED0001190423
Source information
- Primary specialty
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Primary location
- Harbour Spine Surgeons
Patient reviews
21 verified reviews4.90
★★★★⯨
21 reviews
- Explanation
- 4.9
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Overall Experience
- 4.9
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified The Doctor explained my issue after examining an MRI report
Seen for: Degenerative Disc Disease -
★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Would like more information and guidance of further assistance
Seen for: Spinal Stenosis -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified I have done this in previous sections no need to repeat
Seen for: Back Pain Lower Back Pain -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified I have always had everything explained in a way that I can understand.
Seen for: Discectomy -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified As always, Andrew makes you feel at ease , listens to you and explains things clearly.
Seen for: Degenerative Disc Disease -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Doctor was fantastic explaining everything to me in layman’s words thank you
Seen for: Degenerative Disc Disease -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Dr Kanawati has been excellent in my treatment and no waiting time for visit or follow ups.
Seen for: Degenerative Disc Disease -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Dr Kanawati was great in finding out the root of the problem and performing the required surgery with a high degree of care and skill.
Seen for: Degenerative Disc Disease Sciatica Spinal Stenosis -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Thank you doctor Kanawati, I felt that you looked after my best interests in your review and recommendations. I am sure that I will return.
Seen for: Degenerative Disc Disease Spinal Stenosis Sciatica -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Thank you so much, Dr. Kanawati. I truly appreciate your kind advice and the knowledge you shared about my symptoms. I noticed improvement from the very first day I started the medication. I understand that this injury takes time to heal, but I truly believe I will continue to get better.
Thank you again for your care and support. 🙏Seen for: Spinal Stenosis Sciatica
