Ákos Mátrai

I was born and raised in Kőszeg, at the westernmost town in Hungary.

Alan Kacin

Dr. Alan Kacin is Professor of Physiotherapy at the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Ljubljana (UL ZF).

Alexandre Lädermann

Dr Alexandre Lädermann is Privat Docent at the University of Geneva, founder of BeeMed,

Amelia Arundale

Vision Statement:
To foster the development of elite athletes; helping them understand how they move, teaching them about their bodies,

Amy Bowzaylo

Innovative, skilled Doctor of Chiropractic with 27 years of combined Operational, Clinical and Sports field experience at the National and International level.

Andrej Cör

Specialist in Pathology | Renowned Expert in Orthopedic Pathology

Àngel Masferrer

“Orthopaedic surgeon, expert in Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine (ICATKNEE ICATME group, at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona). 

Bartlomiej Kordasiewicz

1. Education:
Warsaw Medical University (1994-2000)
Specialty: trauma and orthopaedics (residency 2002 -2008)

Benjamin Marjanovič

MD Head of Arthroscopy and Sport Orthopeady at Orthopedic Hospital Valdoltra, Slovenija.

Benjamin Oblak

I am a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in both nursing and physiotherapy.

Boris Poberaj

Dr. Boris Poberaj is an orthopaedic surgeon specialized in shoulder and knee surgery.

Bruno Gobbato

Professor of Anatomic Studies IDOMED Jaraguá
Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Unit Hospital Jaraguá
Consultant for new technologies AI, VR, AR.

Cameron Anley

Cameron completed his Orthopaedic training in South Africa. After fellowships in South Africa, England and Canada,

Damir Hudetz

Orthopedic and traumatology specialist with extensive Croatian and international professional, scientific, and teaching experience. 

David Hollo

Dr. David Hollo is a fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon with extensive experience in Switzerland and Australia.

Dejan Golob

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana in 2011, completed his internship in 2012 and passed the professional exam.

Emmanouil (aka Manos) Brilakis

Was born in January 1976 in Athens, Greece. He lives and works in Athens,

Enrico Cautero

Orthopedic surgeon with particular interest in shoulder surgery and sports medicine; surgical activity performed at Clinica Salus Policlinico Triestino (Trieste),

Ettore Taverna

Dr. Taverna has always focused on shoulder surgery. He specialized in shoulder surgery and arthroscopy during

Fabrizio Brindisino

Physiotherapist, MSc, PhD candidate, Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy OMPT-IFOMPT

Francesco Franceschi

Director of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology

Goran Vrgoč

Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Sveti Duh, Zagreb, Croatia
Department for Sports medicine and Exercise, University of Zagreb Faculty of Kinesiology

Gustavo Vinagre

Dr. Gustavo Vinagre is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist. He did his medical degree (MD) and doctorate (PhD) at the Faculty of Medicine

Ion-Andrei Popescu

Shoulder & Hand Surgeon supra-specialized in reconstructive shoulder surgery and arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy and sports orthopaedics.

Ivana Hrvatin

Born on 11 November 1994 in Koper, Slovenia.
She graduated in March 2017 from the Faculty of Health Sciences,

Jakob Merkač

Orthopaedic surgeon
Subspecialization: Knee, Shoulder and Ankle Orthopaedics

Jean-David Werthel

Jean-David Werthel is professor at Hôpital Ambroise Paré where he is responsible for the shoulder unit.

Joe Chih-Hao Chiu

Associate professor, Department of Sports Medicine, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Josh Dines

Josh Dines is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery in NY.

Katarina Cunder

Specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Khalid Al-Khelaifi

Dr. Khalid Al-Khelaifi is an orthopaedic surgeon specialized in sport medicine and traumatology.

Klemen Stražar

is an orthopedic surgeon and works as a senior consultant and a chief of Dept. for Joint Preservation Surgery at Orthopedic Clinic Ljubljana

Ladislav Kovačič

Ladislav Kovačič currently works as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon in Arbormea – artro center in Ljubljana, Slovenija.

Lana Jović

Born 01.05.1993 in Koper, Slovenia. Physiotherapist, previously a semi-professional volleyball player, volleyball coach.

Luis Miguel Machado

Consultant Knee Surgeon
Coordinator of the Knee Unit
Local Health Unit Leiria, Portugal

Maria Papatzikou

Maria Papatzikou is a Physical Therapist based in Greece. She earned her degree in Physiotherapy from the School of Health Professions

Markas Fiodorovas

Chief Orthopaedic surgeon at Northway Medical Center Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Marko Nabergoj

Dr. Marko Nabergoj is a Slovenian orthopaedic surgery specialist with a strong clinical and academic focus on shoulder surgery.

Martin Asker

Dr. Martin Asker has been working as a sports medicine therapist for twenty five years, collaborating with many elite sports clubs and athletes.

Matej Voglar

MSc in Kinesiology and Certified Physiotherapist,

Melinte Petru Razvan

Melinte Petru Razvan – orthopedic surgeon, PhD in Human Anatomy (University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Craiova, 2009

Miha Ambrožič

Is a senior orthopaedic trauma surgery specialist since 2017, with a particular interest and subspecialization in shoulder injuries and disorders.

Mihael Majerič

Head of the department of surgery, general hospital Ptuj, Slovenia

Namdev S.Gorgile

Consultant knee and Shoulder Surgeon, The Knee,Shoulder & Elbow Speciality Clinic, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.

Neil Jain

Mr Neil Jain is a specialist in the treatment of all sports injuries. This includes the arthroscopic surgical treatment

Nejc Šarabon

Professor Dr. Nejc Šarabon is a nationally and internationally recognised expert in the fields of kinesiology,

Nenad Petkov

City general Hospital :8-th Of September”, Skopje and Private Hospital “ZAN MITREV CLINIC, Skopje, North Macedonia

Neža Majdič

Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist

Osama Mahmoud Odat

Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon
Contact Information
Address: Iskan Nweeran - Marj Al Hamam, Amman, Jordan

Peter Verdonk

Professor Dr Peter Verdonk, MD, PhD is a full time Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon at Orthoca,

Polydoor Emile Huijsmans

20 years experience in shoulder surgery. National and international lecturer and trainer in shoulder surgery and shoulder ultrasound.  

Primož Hostnik

Physiotherapist. Graduated from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Ljubljana

Primož Novak

Graduated in 1997 from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ljubljana,

Raghbir Singh Khakha

Consultant Trauma and Specialist Knee Surgeon

MBBS, BSc (Hons), MSc
FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Renata Vauhnik

Affiliation: University of Ljubljana,Faculty of Health Sciences; Department of Physiotherapy

René Bakodi

P: Hinterstoissergasse 4/4
A- 2700 Wr. Neustadt

Rihard Trebše

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Rok Vatovec

Assist. Dr. Rok Vatovec holds a master’s degree in kinesiology

Samo Novak

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana and gained experience during his studies as an scrub-assistant in orthopedic,

Sean Wei Loong Ho

Dr. Sean Wei Loong Ho is a Consultant in the Sports Surgery Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at

Stephane Ladoucette

45 chemin de Carraou
40660 Messanges

Tomasz Piontek

Rehasport Clinic, Pediatric Orthopedics and Spine Surgery Clinic of Poznań University of Medical Sciences.

Uroš Vovk

Uroš Vovk has over 20 years of experience in medical engineering, industrial automation,

Vanja Seničar

In 2006, I graduated from the University of Ljubljana, College of Health Sciences, majoring in physiotherapy.

Vladan Stevanović

Dr. Vladan Stevanović is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology with many years of work experience.

Žiga Snoj

PhD is a radiologist at UMC Ljubljana with focus on MSK imaging and MSK minimally invasive procedures.

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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

Dr. Marko Nabergoj
Valdoltra Ortopaedic Hospital
Email: marko.nabergoj@ob-valdoltra.si

Dr.Samo Novak
Valdoltra Ortopaedic Hospital
Email:  samo.novak@ob-valdoltra.si

Dr. Simon Kovač
Valdoltra Ortopaedic Hospital
Email: simon.kovac@ob-valdoltra.si

Ivana Hrvatin
Valdoltra Ortopaedic Hospital
Email: ivana.hrvatin@ob-valdoltra.si

Dr.Neža Majdič
Valdoltra Ortopaedic Hospital
Email: neza.majdic@ob-valdoltra.si

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Our hospital was founded in 1909 as a sanatoryum for bone diseases for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After World War I it was renovated by the American Red Cross. In 1920 it was taken over by the Italian Red Cross and after WW II Valdoltra became part of Yugoslavian health systeme. It turned to orthopaedics and in early 1961 was renamed Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital.

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