Dr Cameron Downes is a Cairns local who completed an undergraduate degree in Medical Science, through Queensland University of Technology in 1999. He moved to Townsville to study Medicine at James Cook University, graduating in 2005. He has gone on to work in various hospitals around Queensland. In 2015 he was awarded his Fellowship in Orthopaedics, through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Further training in spinal surgery was undertaken at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, under the supervision of internationally recognised spinal surgeons. Following his training, Dr Downes was appointed a locum in both the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery departments as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, interest in Spinal Surgery.

Dr Downes’ spinal practice encompasses the management of cervical, thoracic and lumbar conditions including: disc protrusions, radiculopathies, degenerative disc disease, spinal deformities, trauma, infections, and tumour.  He incorporates the latest minimally invasive and open surgical techniques into his practice.

Dr Downes also performs Hip and Knee arthroplasty surgery as part of his general orthopaedic practice.

Dr Downes enjoys fishing and spending time with his young family when he is not working.

Referrals for Dr Downes are accepted via Healthlink: downescj or Fax: 07 4220 9474.