Scott Cunneen
Cunneen addresses numerous topics in his book, from weight loss surgery basics to life after the procedure and new lifestyle changes that patients need to implement to ensure its success.
He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine before completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, specializing in bariatric surgery and critical care.
Early Life and Education
Cunneen was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. She attended Santa Sabina College, Strathfield before pursuing a law degree at the University of New South Wales. Prosecution of several high-profile gang rape cases followed. Additionally, Cunneen became an accomplished public speaker.
Cunneen made controversial remarks about Australia’s legal system during a speech at Newcastle University. Her statements were perceived by legal professionals to be offensive and derogatory.
Mary Cunneen is currently a bariatric surgery specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She has been practicing medicine for 32 years after graduating from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1990 and becoming a member of the American Medical Association in 1991. Additionally, she regularly attends regional and national medical conferences while being an author on various topics.
Professional Career
Scott Cunneen is an esteemed surgeon in the field of weight loss surgery. As an expert in laparoscopic procedures and with multiple academic articles written about him as well as numerous presentations to his credit, Scott is widely revered within this field.
Cunneen provided character evidence in support of Brett Stewart, an Australian soldier accused of sexual rape in New Guinea at his trial at Sydney District Court in 2010. Due to perceived bias she was later removed as prosecutor in this matter.
Cunneen serves as both Director of Bariatrics and Associate Director of Surgical Critical Care and Trauma at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. As a highly respected doctor with more than 32 years of experience in medicine, he brings an abundance of knowledge regarding Bariatric Surgery that spans multiple hospitals nationwide.
Achievement and Honors
Cunneen was honored by his alma mater with multiple awards. These included the Zollinger award for outstanding journalism and Beckman scholarship for science; Sheila Cunneen won a Barksdale award; Jeri Daniels received an Olympia award; while Phi Beta Kappa offers its annual McCulley Humanities award.
He is also honored with numerous honorary degrees from universities and schools nationwide.
Cunneen has written over thirty books. Many have won awards and been published in multiple languages; several were bestsellers. Furthermore, he has appeared in television programs and movies.
Personal Life
Scott Cunneen is one of California’s premier bariatric surgeons and one of the most in-demand speakers at medical conferences. Additionally, he’s involved with multiple research projects focused on making surgical procedures less invasive for his patients.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles’ director of metabolic and bariatric surgery is dedicated to educating his patients about how achieving healthy weight can enhance their lives, providing surgical tools if necessary to assist them on this journey. He is an accomplished author who often presents his findings at national and international medical conferences.
He earned his undergraduate degree at Notre Dame and master’s degrees from Georgetown University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons respectively. Following this he underwent both internship and residency training at Cedars-Sinai Department of Surgery.
Net Worth
Cunneen has an estimated net worth in the millions. She has made several public remarks regarding justice system failures related to sexual crime and violence against women; including giving character evidence at Brett Stewart’s trial at Sydney District Court where she was criticised by ICAC for doing so.
Locke was 66 when she died following her long fight against breast and bone cancers that initially started as breast. They met and later married. Scott Cunneen is her survivor whom they married in 1990.