Joseph Cunniff, DO
Medical director of Allina Health Medical Spine Program
My specialties:
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Professional interests:
- Neck and back pain
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Interventional pain management
- Spine-related disorders
- Neck, low back and joint injections
Practice philosophy
"The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered." William J. Mayo, MD
I'm most passionate about encouraging others to maximize their potential in life. I do this through helping patients to regain function and by providing my kids with a variety of educational opportunities.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you?
My interest in medicine began when I was in my early 20s. At that time I was a judo competitor and as a result was exposed to a variety of sports-related injuries.
Personal interests: Fencing, cooking, guitar, martial arts, travel and wine tasting.
Credentials
- DO
Specialties
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Guitar
- Martial arts
- Travel
- Wine tasting
Educational institutions
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Western States Chiropractic College
Memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine Intervention Society
Internships
- Internal medicine PGY-1, St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
Residencies
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Fellowships
- Interventional Spine, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Years of experience
- 12
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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