Renowned Neurosurgeon Greg Malham Dismissed After Disturbing Allegations
The medical community in Australia has been rocked by the recent termination of high-profile neurosurgeon Greg Malham from Warringal Private Hospital in Melbourne. The dismissal follows a damning Four Corners investigation that has raised serious concerns about his professional conduct, workplace behaviour, and treatment of colleagues.
Malham, who had been temporarily credentialed at Warringal since May, is no longer welcome at the hospital, which is owned by Ramsay Health Care. The CEO of the hospital, Maree Mendola, informed staff of the decision via a formal internal communication, stating clearly that the allegations aired in the media were "serious" and fundamentally at odds with Ramsay’s values. She reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for staff, patients, and practitioners.
The catalyst for this latest action was a Four Corners broadcast that pulled back the curtain on a pattern of alleged misconduct. Testimonies from former colleagues and hospital staff painted a troubling picture of Malham's professional environment. Reports included accounts of sexist behaviour, a toxic atmosphere, distressed nurses, crying radiographers, and even grieving family members of a nurse who tragically ended her life and, in a note, named Malham as a factor in her decision.
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Before this report aired, Malham had already come under scrutiny. He had previously resigned from Melbourne’s Epworth Private Hospital after a viral video emerged showing him vandalising political campaign material and joking about burying a body in concrete. The clip, recorded during the federal election campaign, was widely condemned and led to public outrage. Epworth’s CEO, Andrew Stripp, called the video "abhorrent" and confirmed the hospital launched its own external investigation before Malham stepped down.
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has since weighed in, sending a letter to members emphasising that behaviour which endangers patient safety or contributes to discrimination or harassment is entirely unacceptable. College President Owen Ung made it clear: while most surgeons hold themselves to the highest standards, even a small number of cases like this can deeply damage public trust in the profession.
What’s most disturbing is the breadth of the concerns raised—not just ethical lapses, but accusations suggesting a lack of empathy, disregard for colleagues, and a leadership style that left some hospital workers traumatized. The human cost—highlighted by the heartbreaking story of the young nurse’s suicide—is impossible to ignore.
As of now, Greg Malham has not made any public statements regarding his dismissal. However, in prior correspondence with journalists, he downplayed the controversy, claiming the infamous video was a misinterpreted joke among friends. Despite pointing to his long, decorated career, it seems his past conduct is now overshadowing his surgical achievements.
This case stands as a harsh reminder that in the healthcare sector, brilliance in the operating theatre cannot excuse unacceptable behaviour elsewhere. The stakes are simply too high.
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