Former Murdoch Doctor of the Year, Associate Professor Graham Cullingford, retires from private practice

22 Feb 2024

A/Prof Cullingford has been accredited at Murdoch as a General Surgeon since August 1993, and is known to have consulted the first outpatient in the Murdoch Medical Clinic when its doors newly opened in 1994.

He was formally recognised for his commitment and service to Murdoch in 2005 through the presentation of the St John of God Murdoch Hospital ‘Doctor of the Year’ Award. This award was well merited to a man who has selflessly dedicated his time over many years of service.

Over his years at Murdoch, he has held several positions including:

• 1993 to 1994 Member of the St John of God Murdoch Hospital Credentialing Committee 
• 1994 to 2000 Member of the St John of God Murdoch Hospital Infection Control Committee
• 1997 to 2000 Member of the St John of God Murdoch Hospital Medical Quality Action Committee
• 1998 to 2005 St John of God Murdoch Hospital Medical Advisory Committee
• 2002 to 2005 Chairman Division of General Surgery

In addition to these achievements, A/Prof Cullingford has been a lynchpin in his support of the general surgery on-call roster over the years, and his willingness to support the community and hospital is fondly remembered and appreciated.

In 2021, A/Prof Cullingford transitioned his private work to predominately endoscopies and colonoscopies, and the St John of God Murdoch Hospital endoscopy team have benefited from his presence and expertise in the department.

As A/Prof Graham Cullingford retires from private practice, we reflect on his many achievements and the immeasurable mark his years of service has had on St John of God Murdoch Hospital, his colleagues, our caregivers, and his patients.

Thank you, A/Prof Graham Cullingford. We wish you all the very best in your next chapter.