Christopher DiGiovanni, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Boston MA

Dr Christopher DiGiovanni

Dr. DiGiovanni is an internationally recognized foot and ankle surgeon. He earned his BA from Dartmouth College and MD from the Brown University-Dartmouth Medical School Program. Dr. DiGiovanni completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Brown University and several subspecialty fellowships:

    Orthopaedic Trauma, Brown Medical School
    Joint Replacement and Reconstruction, Cornell University Medical College – Hospital for Special Surgery
    Arthroscopy and Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine, Harbor-UCLA and USC Affiliated Hospitals
    Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine-       Harborview Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Travelling Fellow, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

Before MGH, Dr. DiGiovanni was a Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service at Brown Medical School and Rhode Island Hospital. He served as Program Director for Orthopaedic Residency at Brown and directed its Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program as well as the Joe DiMaggio Sports Foot and Ankle Center.

Dr. DiGiovanni has been honored numerous times as one of America’s Best Doctors and Top Surgeons. He was given the Excellence in Teaching Award by his residents and the Patient’s Choice Award by his patients.

Dr. DiGiovanni received the Order of Merit from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation for distinguished philanthropy in the advancement of orthopaedic surgery and has been a member of surgical advisory boards for several major US companies. He helped patent many foot and ankle devices which received FDA approval, and he has lectured across the world on foot and ankle topics.

Dr. DiGiovanni is a fellow of the AAOS and remains an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He enjoys active involvement with the foot and ankle care of a number of collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes.

Clinical Interests

    Fractures, sprains and dislocations
    Sports injuries
    Minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques
    Arthritis and joint replacement surgery
    Cartilage replacement surgery
    Bunions and hammertoes
    Neuromuscular disease
    Diabetes and charcot arthropathy
    Reconstructive Surgery and Deformity Correction
    Tendonitis and rupture

Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute

The physicians at Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute have extensive training in the care of various joint and sports related injuries. Our priority is to help you make a quick recovery and return to an active lifestyle. Our individualized approach to your treatment options enables us to help you make the best decision for your particular situation. We will not undertake any treatment without first explaining it fully and answering all of your questions.

At, Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute, we offer comprehensive high quality care for patients through every phase of their needed orthopaedic care. Our team of specialized orthopaedic surgeons provides every patient with a safe, effective, and personalized healthcare experience

Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedic services include arthroscopic surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, join replacement, reconstructive surgery, spine disorders, elbow injuries and arthritis treatment

Dr. Rob Creer, Reconstructive Surgery of Knee Hip and Shoulder, Deakin ACT

Dr. Creer specialises in Sports and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder and Joint Replacement of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder.

After completion of his Medical Degree in 1985, he undertook his Orthopaedic training in Newcastle which included a year at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London.

Following this he completed a Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery with Dr D Sonnabend and Dr J Hughes, Sydney.

    He practiced in Tamworth, NSW for 10 yrs before moving to Canberra in 2002

Current Hospital Appointments

    Canberra Hospital
    Calvary John James Private
    National Capital Private
    Canberra Specialist Surgical Centre

Registration

    ACT Medical Board
    NSW Medical Board

Professional Memberships

    Shoulder and Elbow Society
    Australian Medial Association
    Royal Australian College of Surgeons

Services

Dr. Rob Creer is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the area of hip, knee and shoulder ailments. He provides best treatment with his extended clinical experience and takes good care to his patients. He is committed to provide quality treatment to patients and has a strong thrust to reduce patient burden. He shows great prowess in performing joint arthroscopic surgery. The specific interest areas of Dr Creer include sport injuries including hip, knee, and shoulder problems.
For more information click the link below
http://www.drcreer.com.au

Ivan Spika, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Auckland NZ

Ivan Spika, Hip Knee Specialist, NZ

Mr. Ivan Spika is a New Zealand and Fellowship trained surgeon. He specialises in knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, hip and knee joint replacements and surgery of the lower limb. He also provides opinion and evaluation of general orthopaedic conditions and sport injuries.

He was born in Trogir, Croatia, in the province of Dalmatia, where many New Zealanders and well known New Zealand families came from as early as the nineteenth century.

He graduated from Medical school in Belgrade and also completed a four year specialist program in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Belgrade. He also worked in Switzerland before emigrating to New Zealand in 1994.

In New Zealand he undertook post-graduate studies and completed the national New Zealand advanced orthopaedic training program. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007.

He then underwent subspecialist training in joint arthroplasty at Middlemore Hospital. He also underwent subspecialist training in knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery as a Fellow of the prestigious John Bartlett Melbourne Knee Fellowship in Australia where he worked with Mr. John Bartlett and Mr. Hayden Morris.

After this he travelled to Lyon, France to study under Professor Philippe Neyret, one of Europe’s leading knee surgeons, assisting his surgery and attending his consultations.

On his return to New Zealand in 2009 he gained additional experience working at Middlemore Hospital and in private practice with a senior colleague as a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Since then he has established his own private practice based at Ascot Office Park. He also consults at White Cross Accident & Emergency Clinics and for the Shorecare group.

He performs surgery at Ascot Hospital.He is married with two children and has lived in Dunedin, Invercargill and Auckland.
For more kindly check with the below link
http://www.aucklandkneesurgeon.co.nz

Dr Sanjeev Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon Sydney Australia

Sanjay Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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

Dr. Janus Schaumkel - Auckland Hip and Knee Surgery, Greenlane, Auckland

Mr. Janus Schaumkel
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Janus Schaumkel is a New Zealand trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specialises in hip and knee joint replacements, and knee arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery, in particular ACL reconstruction. He also provides surgical opinions and evaluations for general orthopaedic conditions.

Janus was born and raised in Auckland. He graduated from Auckland Medical School in 1997. Following this he successfully completed the advanced surgical training program of the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association, and gained his specialist qualification FRACS (Ortho) in 2005.

Janus has subsequently undergone knee and hip fellowship training for 15 months in London, United Kingdom at:

• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with Mr Andy Williams
• The Wellington Hospital with Mr Richard Villar
• The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore with Mr Tim Briggs and Mr Steve Cannon

He then spent 6 months in Perth, Western Australia, at the Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre with Dr Peter Annear and Dr Jens Buelow, where he trained in knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery, and computer-assisted surgery.

Janus returned to Auckland, New Zealand in November 2008 where he lives with his wife and three children. Since then, Janus has established a full time private practice based at the Ascot Office Park in Remuera. He also does satellite clinics at Eastcare Botany, Onehunga A and M, and at Westcare Henderson Lincoln Rd.

He has a particular interest in hip replacement, knee replacement (including computer-assisted surgery), and treatment of sports knee injuries.

The waiting time to see Janus in private is one to two weeks.

Specialty

• Orthopaedic Surgery

Certification

• NZOA Orthopaedic Training Scheme 2002-2005 – FRACS (Ortho) 2005

Tertiary Qualifications

• MBChB 1997 – University of Auckland
• BHB 1994 – University of Auckland
• BE (1st Class Honours) 1991 – University of Auckland

Current Licensing Authorities

• New Zealand Medical Council

Current Memberships

• Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
• Fellow of New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA)
• International Affiliate Member of American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)

Fellowship Training

• 2006 Knee Fellowship London United Kingdom
• 2007 Hip Fellowship London United Kingdom
• 2007 Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction Fellowship London United Kingdom
• 2008 Knee and Shoulder Sports Medicine Fellowship Perth Australia

Special Expertise

• Primary and Revision Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
• Sports injuries of the knee

Research

1. An intact ligamentum teres after hip dislocation found at hip arthroscopy. J.V. Schaumkel, R.N. Villar. Hip International 2009; 19: 64 – 66
2. Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas – The Middlemore Experience 2000 – 2005. J.V. Schaumkel. Presented at the Ross Nicholson Registrars Paper Day, Auckland, 18 November 2005
3. Shoulder pain due to an arterio-venous malformation in an identical location in two brothers. J.V. Schaumkel. Presented at the New Zealand Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting, Rotorua, October 19, 2003
4. Perilunate Wrist Injuries – An Average 21 month Follow-Up Study. J.V. Schaumkel (senior author), C.J.H. Brown. Presented at NZOA Waitangi October 2000. Submitted for publication to the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and the British JBJS
5. The local experience with bulk allograft reconstruction following tumour resection surgery. J.V. Schaumkel (senior author), M. Hanlon. Presented at NZOA Registrar Papers’ Day, Wellington, March 15, 2001
6. An Interesting Case Of Shoulder Pain – A Case Report. J.V. Schaumkel. Presented at NZOA Registrar Papers’ Day, Whangarei, March 16, 2000
7. High impact of nephropathy on five-year mortality rates among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus from a multi-ethnic population in New Zealand. Simmons D., Schaumkel J., Cecil A., Scott D.J., Kenealy T. Diabet Med 1999 Nov; 16(11):926-31. Paper produced during Summer Studentship 1994/95 Attended the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Annual Conference in August 1995 in Nelson and presented my paper