
Associated with: ATOS Clinic Fleetinsel Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics, Sport Medicine
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Jürgen Walpert", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-jurgen-walpert-germany", "description":"Dr. Jürgen Walpert is an orthopedist and has 30 years of experience in this field.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic"," Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery","Foot Surgery","Foot Surgeon"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"ATOS Clinic Fleetinsel Hamburg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/atos-clinic-fleetinsel-hamburg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. med. Jürgen Walpert is a specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery. In addition to the wide range of sports medicine with the treatment of the knee joint, he is particularly interested in foot surgery. Dr. Walpert is one of the first certified foot surgeons of the scientific society, the "German Association for Foot Surgery" (DAF), and has been a member of the company's extended board since 2002.</p> <p>In 1998 he received the "European Travel Grant", which was advertised for the first time, with the opportunity to look over the shoulder of international colleagues over a period of several weeks.</p> <p>For years, Dr. Walpert regularly participates in national and international exchanges in his specialist field, publishes on various topics in specialist journals and has lively lectures to national and international audiences. Dr. Walpert has worked on various textbooks, is a member of national and international professional associations and also one of the few German foot specialists who are members of the American foot society AOFAS.</p> <p>Dr. Walpert has developed various innovative implants in foot surgery in cooperation with a German manufacturer. Colleagues regularly sit in on his surgical interventions.</p> Read More

Associated with: Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Wail Ahmad", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-wail-ahmad-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Wali Ahmad has over 24-years’ experience in orthopedics and he is an orthopedic doctor in Dubai. He is associated with Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedics","Orthopedic Doctor","Specialist in osteoarthritis","Specialist in Sport Injuries"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/dubai-london-clinic-and-speciality-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Wail Ahmad completed primary medical education from College of Medicine, Baghdad University in 1995. He is Board certified surgeon from Denmark and Sweden, with more than 12 years experience in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Ahmad operated a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions including fractures, osteoarthritis, joint/bone infections, sport injuries, hand and foot conditions.</p> Read More

Associated with: ATOS Orthoparc Clinic Cologne
Koeln, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedist
Specialty: Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Joachim Schmidt", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-joachim-schmidt-germany", "description":"With over 36 years of experience, Prof. Dr. Joachim Schmidt is specialized in orthopedics and traumatology. He also a Professor at the Medical Faculty of the University of Cologne.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedics","Specialist in Endoprosthetics","Specialist in Hip Surgery","Specialist in Knee Joint Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"ATOS Orthoparc Clinic Cologne", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/atos-orthoparc-clinic-cologne-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Prof. Dr. Schmidt offers his patients 30 years of professional experience with over 10,000 performed operations in his field. He belongs to the circle of internationally recognized specialists in the field of endoprosthetics of the hip and knee joint. The therapy and surgical rocedures he uses are based exclusively on the highest international standards. So he stands with his work for medical peak care:</p> <ul> <li>Significantly lower complication rates than the national average (BQS report)</li> <li>Conception and implementation of standardized treatment pathways (Medical Pathways)</li> <li>Introduction and consistent implementation of the Rapid Recovery Program for patients with hip and knee endoprostheses in Orthoparc since 2011</li> <li>Certified Pain Management in close collaboration with the Department of Anesthetics</li> <li>Numerous national and international writings and lectures</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, United States
Type of Professional: Orthopedist
Specialty: Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Trevor T North", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-trevor-t-north-united-states", "description":"Orthopedic, Dr. Trevor T North is an expert in Orthopedics with 5 Years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedist","Orthopedic Specialist","Hip Replacement Surgery Specialist","Knee Replacement Surgery Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. North started his academic career at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He completed medical school at the University of Sydney and received the highest distinction for academic and clinical performance. Dr. North went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital and in his last year served as chief resident. He completed his orthopedic training with a year dedicated to complex hip and knee replacement at the Cleveland Clinic.</p> <p><strong>Research Interests:</strong><br /> Dr. North has tailored his research to focus on improving patient outcomes. His most recent publications include topics related to</p> <ul> <li>Minimizing blood loss in total joint replacement</li> <li>Use of analgesia to minimize postoperative pain and complications during joint replacement</li> <li>Early identification of infection following total joint replacement. </li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Sana Hospital Rummelsberg
Schwarzenbruck, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics
<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Prof. Dr. med. Wolf Robert Drescher is the Head of Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Lower Extremities and Endoprosthetics at the Sana Hospital Rummelsberg. The long-standing expertise of Professor Drescher and his team of physicians lies in the surgical joint-preserving and replacement therapy of deformities and wear-related diseases of the hip and knee joints. In the field of minimally invasive hip arthrosis, Professor Drescher has introduced a unique therapy concept. Here, minimally invasive and muscle-sparing procedures are combined with the treatment pathway "fast-track surgery" from Denmark. This means that the detachment or severing of muscles can be dispensed with and the patient can dare to take the first steps with the artificial hip on the day of the operation. Professor Drescher is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in joint-preserving hip surgery and femoral head necrosis and has received several awards.</p> <p><strong>Medical Focus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimally-invasive hip endoprothetics</li> <li>Knee endoprosthetics with navigation</li> <li>Joint preserving operations under femoral head narcosis</li> <li>Knee repositioning operations</li> <li>Hip repositioning operations</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Dubai Mall, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Sport Medicine, Regenerative Medicine/ Stem Cell Therapy, Orthopedics
<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr Soni is a highly experienced British and American trained, board certified, Knee and Sports Orthopedic Surgeon. He is the founder of “The London Sports Surgery Clinic” based in Harley Street, London. He also held a substantive NHS Consultant post at Olympic Park/Homerton University Hospital, where he was Director of Orthopedic Education and Research.</p> <p>Dr Soni has a high-volume tertiary level practice focusing on complex soft tissue knee pathology, hip/shoulder arthroscopic surgery and hamstring injuries and has performed in excess of 5000 procedures. Having served as team physician for Division 1 collegiate and professional teams in the United States, including the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), and Pittsburgh Ballet, he has extensive experience in providing the highest level of care to professional and amateur athletes. He has treated various Olympic athletes, players from Premier League football clubs, professional basketball players and cricketers and the majority of them have successfully returned to their previous level of sporting activity following surgery.</p> <p>Dr Soni graduated in 2003 with honours. His surgical training started in London, following which he moved to Leeds for higher surgical training. After obtaining the FRCS, he completed a pre-CCT Knee Fellowship in Leeds. Thereafter he was accepted into a prestigious one-year Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship programme at the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh Center for Sports Medicine. He mastered the advanced arthroscopy skills of knee, hip and shoulder under the guidance of Dr Freddie Fu and Dr James Bradley. He also won the "Best Graduating Fellow" award from the University of Pittsburgh.</p> <p>Dr Soni is an award-winning researcher and innovator. He has developed surgical techniques and frequently delivers expert lectures internationally. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications and his research has been presented at various national and international meetings. He has also authored numerous book chapters related to sports injuries and is a reviewer for orthopedic journals. He is a keen educator and hosts advanced arthroscopy visitation fellows from all over the world.</p> <p>Dr Soni believes in providing the highest quality evidence based operative and non-operative care to his patients. He prides himself in offering modern minimally invasive, state of the art solutions in a compassionate manner. Being a humanitarian at heart, he is currently working towards establishing a charity to encourage sports at schools and strategies to prevent injuries.</p> Read More

Associated with: Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, United States
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Michael A Charters", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-michael-a-charters-united-states", "description":"Orthopedic Dr. Michael A Charters is recognized for providing high-quality joint replacement care.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedics Specialist","Orthopedics Surgeon","Hip Replacement Surgery Specialist","Knee Replacement Surgery Specialist","Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Charters graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan College of Engineering where he also obtained his master of engineering degree in biomedical engineering. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan. He underwent residency training at Henry Ford where he was chief resident. Following this, he completed an additional year of subspecialty training dedicated to hip and knee replacement surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Charters is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Charters performs surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, and Cottage Medical Center. He has been recognized for providing high-quality joint replacement care.</p> <p><strong>Research Interests:</strong><br /> Dr. Charters is active in research to improve the recovery and outcomes after joint replacement surgery.</p> <p>Dr. Charters is the recipient of several research awards including the Edward D. Henderson Award from the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association in 2014 and 2020, the Orthopaedics journal "Best Clinical Article Award" in 2016 and 2019 and “Blue Ribbon Article Award” March/April 2017 and September/October 2019, and Best Research Project at the Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 3 years in a row.</p> Read More

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Abdul Jamal Mohd Thalha", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-abdul-jamal-mohd-thalha-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Abdul Jamal Mohd Thalha is a Orthopedics and specialist in knee & hip replacement.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic","Specialist in Orthopedics","Specialist in Trauma Surgery","Specialist in Knee and Hip Replacement","Specialist in Arthroscopic Surgery of Shoulder & Knee"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p><strong>Conditions Treated</strong></p> <p>Knee & Hip Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery of Shoulder & Knee.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications & Certifications</strong></p> <p>Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy (Aus) Master in Ortho (UKM) MD (UKM) B.Med Sc (UKM)</p> Read More

Associated with: ATOS Clinic Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedist
Specialty: Orthopedics, Sport Medicine
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Fritz Thorey", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-fritz-thorey-germany", "description":"Prof. Dr. Fritz Thorey is an orthopedic specialist. He is also the German representative of the European Hip Society (EHS) faculty of the Hannover Medical School.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedist","Endoprosthetics","Hip Reconstruction","Hip Arthroscopy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"ATOS Clinic Heidelberg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/atos-clinic-heidelberg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>The medical goal of the center at the ATOS Clinic is to specialize in the treatment of injuries and diseases of the hip, knee joint and foot in adults and children. This also includes the therapy of sports injuries in recreational and competitive athletes, late effects of injuries and osteoarthritis. </p> <p>By concentrating on our specialty, we can offer our patients the highest level of expertise and professional treatment. </p> <p>The most modern surgical techniques and short inpatient stays are guaranteed through constant evaluation and control of our results and the continuous exchange of scientific experience. Exact follow-up treatment plans and experienced physiotherapists ensure the result of the operation.</p> Read More

Associated with: ATOS Clinic Munich
Munich, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Sport Medicine, Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Raimund Völker", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-raimund-voelker-germany", "description":"Dr. Raimund Völker in Munich is one of the very few highly specialized surgeons who exclusively focus on hip surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic Surgeon","Hip Surgeon","Endoprosthetic Surgeon "], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"ATOS Clinic Munich", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/atos-clinic-munich-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>The Centre for Hip Surgery is directed by Dr. med. Raimund Völker. Dr. Völker has a great deal of experience in the field of endoprosthetics at the hip joint. He is one of the very few highly specialised surgeons who exclusively focus on hip surgery. This specialisation offers tremendous benefits to the patient. Dr. Völker is also one of the internationally renowned surgeons who, in addition to proven standard endoprosthetics, also has a great deal of experience in bone-preserving resurfacing. Both methods complement each other in their quality. In this way, the best possible procedure can be offered for each patient.</p> <p>In contrast to simple standard endoprostheses, Dr. med. Völker only uses high-quality and long-tested original implants at ATOS Clinic. This creates the foundation for secure high durability.</p> <p>The use of minimally invasive, muscle-sparing surgical techniques ensures faster recovery with natural flexibility and maximum joint safety. The right choice of implants and early intensive physiotherapy support this. These measures, which facilitate the healing process, are summarised internationally under the term “Enhanced Recovery Programme”.</p> Read More

Associated with: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Bangalore, India
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics
<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Sunil G. Kini is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon (Hip and Knee) at Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road - Bengaluru. His area of expertise includes: </p> <ul> <li>Hip and Knee (Primary and Revision Joint Replacement)</li> <li>Shoulder & Elbow Replacement surgery</li> <li>Arthroscopy surgery of Knee & Hip (Ligament reconstruction – (ACL/PCL/MCL, PLC, MPFL), Meniscal surgeries, Cartilage repair including stem cell, OATS, ACI therapy.</li> <li>Sports and Adult Reconstruction</li> <li>Complex trauma surgeries</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATION</strong></p> <ul> <li>MBBS, B.M Patil Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka</li> <li>M.S, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Karnataka</li> <li>DNB, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi</li> <li>MRCS, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow</li> <li>MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh</li> <li>M.Ch, American Institute of Medicine</li> <li>MNAMS, National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi</li> <li>Dip.SICOT, Internationale de Chirurgie Orthop et de Traumatologie, Belgium</li> </ul> <p><strong>FELLOWSHIPS & MEMBERSHIPS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Senior Fellow (Hip and Knee) London</li> <li>Fellow (Hip and Knee) Sydney, Australia</li> <li>Fellow (Hip and Knee) Germany</li> <li>Fellow (Adult Reconstruction) Singapore</li> </ul> <p><strong>AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Performed more than 2000 Joint Replacement surgeries</li> <li>Performed more than 1500 Arthroscopy (Key hole) surgeries</li> <li>One of the few surgeons to perform Hip Arthroscopy in Karnataka</li> <li>Authored 30 publications in International Indexed Journals</li> <li>Presented more than 50 papers/posters in International Conferences</li> <li>Core Faculty and mentor to train surgeons in Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy</li> <li>Reviewer for Bone and Joint Journal</li> <li>Awarded the IOA-Thailand Ambassadorship 2014</li> <li>Awarded the SICOT German Travelling Fellowship (Arthroplasty/Sports Medicine) for the year 2012 (Oct-Dec)</li> <li>Recipient of LESTER-LOWE Young Surgeon SICOT Award 2010 presented at the Annual Conference in Sep 2010 at Gothenburg, Sweden</li> <li>Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Orthopedics.</li> <li>Reviewer for International Orthopedics Journal</li> <li>Editorial Board Member of Journal OA Orthopedics published by Open Access Publishing London</li> <li>General Medical Council 7466611</li> <li>Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Reg no MED0001816369</li> <li>Associate Member of SICOT No 14051</li> <li>Medical Council of India MCI-IMR/08/979</li> <li>Singapore Medical Council 16113F</li> <li>Indian Orthopedic Association LM8349</li> <li>Karnataka Medical Council Registration No 63406</li> <li>Diplomate National Board</li> <li>National Academy of Medical Sciences</li> <li>Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow</li> <li>Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh</li> <li>Asian Association for Dynamic Osteosynthesis- No 847</li> <li>European Federation of National associations for Orthopedics and Traumatology</li> <li>Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care foundation (OTC)</li> </ul> Read More