Tuesday 16 April 2013

Dr Richard Hocking, Capital Orthopaedics, Bruce ACT

Dr. Jason Wenderoth
Dr Richard Hocking, Orthopaedic Surgeon ACT

Dr Richard Hocking is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the different aspects of Elective Hip Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedics and Adult Knee Reconstruction Surgery. He is well-experienced in assessing your condition, customising a treatment plan for your individual needs and offering comprehensive care for various orthopaedic conditions.

I am initially from Sydney NSW, where I attended both my secondary schooling at Sydney Grammar School (1985-1990) and undergraduate university at The University of New South Wales (1991-1996).

Having completed my Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degrees with Honors, I started my medical career as an Intern at The Prince of Wales Hospital. After successfully passing the First Part of the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, I commenced training as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in 1999.  My initial training was through Concord Repatriation and General Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, The Prince of Wales Hospital, Bankstown Hospital and Westmead Hospital. In 2001 I was accepted into the Australian Orthopaedic Association’s Advanced Training Programme on the Sydney Northside Training Scheme.

My advanced training took me initially to Dubbo NSW and then to Canberra where I trained between July 2002 and June 2003. I then returned to Sydney where I completed my training, working at Royal North Shore Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, The Mater and Westmead Adults Hospital.

I was awarded The Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics) in 2006.

Having completed my Australian Training, I took an appointment as a Consultant Surgeon in Dubbo NSW for 6 months (Jan 2006 - June 2006) before heading to Ontario, Canada to further my Orthopaedic Training.

Click the link below to get more more information
http://www.capitalortho.com.au

Knee Pain Non-Surgery Center Houston, Dr. Adam Weglein

Dr Weglein is Certified in Sports Medicine, Certified in Medical Acupuncture and Certified Regenerative Injection Techniques, AA Orthopaedic Medicine. His Medical Acupuncture training is from University of California in Los Angeles UCLA Medical School, CA, and has been a national speaker on the topic of Acupuncture in Sports Medicine at the Annual American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Dr Weglein is faculty at University of Texas Medical School.

Dr Weglein is certified in prolotherapy. He has given many lectures on prolotherapy both nationally and internationally, and is considered to be a professor on the topic of regenerative medicine.

Dr Weglein recently traveled to Ferrara, Italy, to obtain training by Dr John Lyftogt (New Zealand), in Neural Prolotherapy. Currently in the world there are only a hand-full of physicians trained in Neural Prolotherapy, which is an advanced treatment for neurogenic inflammatory pain.

Dr. Weglein treats non-operative musculoskeletal injuries and pain through the use of a wide range of non-operative modalities, some of which include: Prolotherapy, PRP injections, Osteopathic Manipulation, HA joint injections for Arthritis, Acupuncture, and Physical Therapy.

Dr Weglein is committed to the successful treatment of musculoskeletal conditions through the use of the most conservative treatments. All of his training has focused on this area of expertise.

Dr Weglein is the founder of the Regenerative Ortho Med Institute, dedicated to providing the most advanced non-surgical orthopedic treatments.
For more information click the link below
http://www.knee-pain-houston.com/

Dr. Adam Weglein, Shoulder Pain Non-Surgery Center Houston

Dr. Adam Weglein, D.O
Dr Adam Weglein, Houston


Dr Weglein graduated Summa Cum-Laude from University of Texas at Arlington. He graduated with a degree in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. He initially successfully completed a family residency at the University of Texas. He then completed a Sports Medicine Residency / Fellowship at South Pointe, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Going on to become the Assistant Program Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at South Pointe Cleveland, Cleveland Clinic. While in Cleveland he had the opportunity to be a Team Physician for Cirque Du Soleil. He has also been a volunteer Team Physician in the Houston Marathon for the past 3 years.

Dr. Weglein treats non-operative musculoskeletal injuries and pain through the use of a wide range of non-operative modalities, some of which include: Prolotherapy, PRP injections, Osteopathic Manipulation, HA joint injections for Arthritis, Acupuncture, and Physical Therapy

The Regenerative Ortho Med clinic of Houston, has a unique emphasis on providing personalized care to patients. We therefore strive to treat each and every patient as an individual, not “a number” and not a “Mass Factory” medical practice. We limit our daily patient schedule to around 10 patients per day, to ensure you have the time and proper attention with the physician as well as the option to have same day consult and treatments done.

With our new Regenerative Lab, we are now able to make a patient specific, unique custom prp product for each individual condition. This is the only such Regenerative Lab in the State of Texas, allowing us to provide superior Non Surgical treatments for tendons and osteoarthritis

For more information click the below
http://www.shoulder-pain-houston.com/

Tuesday 9 April 2013

Prof Gautam Chakrabarty, Knee Surgeon, Glasgow



Prof. Gautam Chakrabarty qualified as a doctor from the prestigious Sir Robert Grant medical college in Mumbai in 1985. He then specialised in orthopaedics and was awarded the D.Orth and MS Orth. from the Mumbai University. He obtained a further degree of M.Ch Orth from the university of Liverpool in 1995. He obtained his FRCS Orth degree in 1997 and was awarded an Hon FRCS by the royal college of surgeons of Edinburgh.

He completed his training in orthopaedics in London and Bristol rotations. He did the prestigious Bristol knee fellowship and did a trauma fellowship in Germany to complete his training. He moved to Huddersfield in 1998 and has been a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS trust since.

Prof. Chakrabarty is a specialist knee surgeon. His main interest is in uni compartmental, patello femoral, total knee and revision knee replacement. He also carries out meniscal repairs, cruciate ligament reconstructions and cartilage repair. He also has an interest in trauma and hip replacement surgery but also in teaching and research.

He has been awarded a title of senior lecturer by the university of Leeds. He looks after medical students from the university whilst in Huddersfield. He is the clinical tutor for the trust and is responsible for the junior doctors. On behalf of the trust, he ensures that junior doctors receive adequate, appropriate training and their educational needs are met. He is the speciality tutor for the orthopaedic registrars on rotation from Yorkshire deanery and is the deputy training director of the Yorkshire orthopaedic rotation. He lectures regularly on national knee and trauma courses for doctors and para medical staff. He also participates regularly on international knee meetings.

He runs the West Riding knee research unit responsible for prospectively recording the outcome of surgical procedures carried out under his care. The unit is supported by a research nurse and physiotherapist. The unit has links with the department of mechanical engineering at the Huddersfield university. They carry out a number of research projects in collaboration. He has publications related to joint replacement surgery. There are a number of on going research projects within the research unit.
For more information click the link below
http://www.yorkshirekneesurgeon.co.uk

Dr. Ikram Nizam, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Canterbury VIC

Dr Ikram Nizam
Ikram Nizam, Orthopaedic Surgeon VIC

Dr. Ikram Nizam Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 12 years of orthopaedicexperience, educated in Oxford, Leicester and London, England and then moved to Australia.

Medical Education:

He completed his Medical degree followed by basic surgical training (BST) in England, UK.

Training in London UK:

After completing BST, he worked at a leading Orthopaedic Hospital in London for a year and worked with Miss Sarah K Muirhead-Allwood (the late Queen Mother’s Orthopaedic Surgeon) before moving to Australia where he spent a few years in Melbourne as a service registrar.

Post Graduate Qualifications:

Dr. Nizam completed parts 1 and 2 of MRCS (UK) and completed a Masters at UNSW, Sydney.

Orthopaedic Training in Australia:

Dr. Nizam completed Advanced Orthopaedic training in Sydney, Australia.

Orthopaedic Research:

He spent several years doing Orthopaedic Research in Sydney (Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories- Prince of Wales Hospital and Joint Orthopaedic Centre, Bondi) on Fracture Healing, Synthetic Bone Grafts, Joint Replacements and Hip Resurfacing, metal-on-metal hips.

Lecturer and Examiner:

He was also an Associate Lecturer and Examiner at UNSW, Sydney, Faculty of Medicine. (Publications and Presentations)

Subspecialist Fellowship Sydney:

Dr. Nizam did his Fellowship in Sydney (Professor L. Kohan) on Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS)Hip Replacements, Hip Resurfacing techniques, Total Knee Arthroplasty/Reconstruction and Revision Joint Replacements.

Enhanced Recovery Programme:

For over 6 years, Dr. Nizam closely worked with this team that developed the LIA technique for joint replacements in Sydney (Dr. D. Kerr and Prof L. Kohan) witnessing excellent outcomes following Joint Replacements/Hip Resurfacings/Revision surgery and other orthopaedic procedures enabling Early Mobilization and discharge after a single overnight stay in hospital and reduced post-operative complications.

Subspecialist Fellowship London:

Dr. Nizam completed subspecialist fellowship training at the University College Hospital (Professor Fares Haddad) in London, UK. This was a tertiary referral center for complex Hip and Knee replacements, Revision and Reconstructive surgery of Hips and Knees, ACL reconstructions, Hip Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery.

Scientific Reviewer:

Dr. Nizam is also a scientific reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS- Br) and Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His aim is to provide his patients with upto date information regarding the most recent advances in orthopaedics.
Click the below link for more information
http://www.ozorthopaedics.com.au

Ehud Atoun MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Israel


Dr. Ehud Atoun’s major focus is on shoulder surgery and the treatment of sports injuries. He is involved in both clinical and basic science research in these areas. His publications in the orthopedic literature reflect his special interest in minimally invasive surgeries and shoulder arthroplasty. He has written chapters in international textbooks on shoulder surgery and sports medicine, andlecture on these topics in conferences and courses worldwide.

Dr. Atoun holds a MD degree, Masters degree in orthopedic surgery (Cum laude) and Sports medicine diploma from the Tel Aviv University, Israel. He completed a two-year fellowship at the reading shoulder unit. Currently Dr. Atoun serves as the Head of the shoulder surgery and sports medicine service at the barzilai medical center, Ashkelon, Israel.
Check the link below for more information
http://www.dratoun.com

Brisbane City Doctors, QLD

Welcome to Brisbane City Doctors. Previously known as Brisbane City 6 Day Medical Centre. We are a fully computerised comprehensive General Practice, offering a wide range of services to all age groups.

Our doctors are Specialised General Practitioners or in their final stages to becoming General Practice Specialised GP'S; that is, they have two medical degrees. Their primary medical degree (MBBS) and their General Practice Specialist degree (FRACGP). This correlates to a minimum of ten years medical training.

Our doctors also have additional training in various areas to assist our patients with specific health care needs, such as Women's Health, Men's Health, Sexual Health, Travel Medicine, Molescanning, Skin Checks, Immunisations, Diabetes Management, Asthma Management, Antenatal care, Children's Health, Corporate Vaccinations Preventative Health, Staying Alive Program

All our doctors participate in regular continuing education to keep up to date with the latest medical information and treatments. The latest medical equipment and highly trained nursing staff are available to assist in your care. We take the quality of care we offer our patients very seriously so that all our systems and processes are designed to ensure you receive the best quality care available.

Women's Health Centre Brisbane

If you've been looking for a local general practice with a team of professional doctors available, then make an appointment at our quality medical centre, Brisbane City Doctors. Located in the heart of the CBD.We will ensure you have the best care available for your health problem.

Make an appointment for a travel vaccination, a pap smear, an insurance medical or for a general check-up. Many patients may wish to see a female doctor for a pap smear, whilst other patients may wish to see a particular doctor for a recurring medical issue.

Personal Preferences

Having a pap smear or a prostate check is a very personal matter, and some patients prefer to choose a women's health or men's health professional that they see at a medical centre. Brisbane City Doctors offers a number of doctors, and you can organise an appointment to see the doctor of your choice for a pap smear or any other medical tests.

We have a choice of doctors for patients to make appointments with, and there are also a number of visiting doctors with particular working hours and days. These doctors have a special interest in certain areas, so the patient is able to see a doctor with a thorough knowledge of a particular health care issue.
Find more information with the below link
http://www.brisbanecitydoctors.com.au

Wednesday 3 April 2013

Joint Medica, Birmingham UK

Joint Medica, orthopaedic manufacture and distribution based in Birmingham UK, Jointmedica Ltd is an innovative company producing cutting-edge technology to assist surgeon care and, most importantly, patient satisfaction.

The Birmingham Knee Replacement (BKR) is an innovative new prosthesis designed for the active patient. The BKR provides unmatched stability making it ideal for patients with a range of hobbies

For more information click the link below
http://www.jointmedica.co.uk/

Tuesday 2 April 2013

Dr. Justin Klimisch, Hip Knee Specialist, Corpus Christi



Justin Klimisch, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. He is trained in the latest evidence-based hip and knee surgery techniques. Dr. Klimisch offers minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery utilizing computer navigation which ensures more precise positioning of joint implants. He offers a wide range of solutions for the treatment of hip and knee disorders, ranging from hip and knee injections to arthroscopy, partial knee replacement, hip resurfacing, and total joint replacement. Dr. Klimisch is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with hip and knee disorders with goal of helping each individual attain their highest level of function.

Dr. Klimisch earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Medicine. While in medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and awarded the prestigious George Edward Longshie Scholarship. After finishing medical school, he remained at UT Medical Branch and completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery where he was awarded the Robert K. and Marie B. Hutchings Endowed Scholarship for academic excellence in orthopedic surgery and the Open Growth Plate Award for Pediatric Orthopedic Excellence. Later, Dr. Klimisch completed an accredited fellowship in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. There, he trained in primary, complex- primary and revision hip and knee replacement, hip resurfacing, partial knee replacements, hip and knee arthroscopy, computer-assisted surgery, and minimally-invasive hip and knee surgery. He also spent a considerable amount of time reviewing the most current research in joint preservation and replacement surgery, as well as teaching orthopedic surgery residents these techniques.
For more information click the link below
http://www.justinklimischmd.com

Dhruv B. Pateder, Neurosurgery, Reston VA



Dr. Pateder specializes in all aspects of spinal surgery ranging from complex scoliosis surgery to newer muscle sparing minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Pateder is dual trained in neurosurgery and orthopedic spinal surgery and double board certified in spine surgery and orthopedic surgery. After completing his residency (Johns Hopkins Hospital) and fellowship (Cleveland Clinic), he worked as an attending spine surgeon at the world renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. There he was involved in the care of many professional athletes and members of the United States Ski Team.

Dr. Pateder has done extensive research in the field of spine surgery (particular with minimally invasive surgery and scoliosis). His work has been presented at multiple national and international meetings and his research has resulted in the publication of numerous scientific articles and book chapters. He has won multiple awards for both his clinical work and research. Dr. Pateder is an instructor of minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques (XLIF, robotic spine surgery, scoliosis surgery, etc.) for other surgeons. He was the lead surgeon in helping Reston Hospital acquire the Mazor Renaissance spinal robotic system and was the first surgeon in the mid-Atlantic region to perform minimally invasive robotic spine surgery. He is also involved in community education and has been featured several times on television newscasts and talk shows to discuss the latest treatments in spinal care and spinal surgery. In addition, he is involved in the designing and improvement of instruments used during spinal surgery.

Click below link to know more about Dr Dhruv B. Pateder
http://www.drpateder.com

Dr Sanjeev Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon Sydney Australia




Dr Sanjeev Gupta specialises in surgery of the lower limb. He has particular interest in joint replacement surgery (hip and knee), knee arthroscopy, and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle.

He graduated from the University of Sydney in 1999, and completed his Orthopaedic Training in Sydney. Following this, he completed multiple subspecialty Orthopaedic Fellowships at world leading institutions. He has trained in Baltimore (Mercy Hospital), New York (Hospital for Special Surgery), and Boston (Harvard).

Dr Gupta has co-authored numerous publications, and is involved in clinical research. He is also a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney, and is actively involved in teaching of medical students and Orthopaedic Registrars.

Dr Gupta is a faculty member of the AO Trauma Association, and regularly travels overseas as an International guest speaker.

Dr Gupta is married, with 2 children. Away from work, he enjoys skiing, golf, and tennis. He has had a long involvement with Sydney University Hockey, having previously played First Grade, and now enjoying time in the Veterans Competition.

Please click here to view a selection of Dr Gupta’s surgery
For more information click the link below
http://www.guptaortho.com.au