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Professor Emeritus Dr Jin-Hwan Ahn
Professor Emeritus Dr Jin-Hwan Ahn
Professor Emeritus, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Saeum Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
Professor Emeritus Dr Jin-Hwan Ahn is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon from Korea, currently practising at Saeum Hospital, Seoul. He previously served as Emeritus Professor at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (2010–2019) and as Professor and Chairman at Sungkyunkwan University, Samsung Medical Center (1997–2010), following a distinguished career at Kyung Hee University (1975–1997). A Seoul National University graduate, he trained at the University of Alberta, Canada. He was the founding President of the Korean Arthroscopy Association and President of the Korean Knee Association. An honorary member of AANA, he has received the prestigious APKASS Takagi & Watanabe and JOSKAS Masaki Watanabe Awards.
Professor Emeritus Dr Rene Verdonk
Professor Emeritus Dr Rene Verdonk
Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery and Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
Professor Emeritus Dr Rene Verdonk obtained his medical degree in July 1971 at Gent State University in Belgium. He was Board certified in orthopaedic surgery in 1976 and presented his PhD thesis on Viable meniscal allografts in 1992. Since 1992 he was Full time Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and head of the department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Gent (Belgium). He is emeritus professor since 01 10 2011.
In the course of his career he has been involved in the advancement of trauma surgery and in knee pathology and takes a special interest in cruciate and meniscal surgery. Currently, he is also involved in cartilage pathology and treatment.
He has published in many review Journals. He was Editor in Chief of the KSSTA journal (knee surgery and sports trauma and arthroscopy) and later became senior editor since 2013. He is a member of many scientific societies, such as the Belgian Society for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, of which he was President in 1991 – 1992. He is a founding member of BOTA (Belgian Orthopaedic Trauma Association).
He is Past President of ESSKA (president 1995-1996) and past chairman of the basic science committee. He is a member of the ISAKOS strategic planning committee and of the ISAKOS Education Committee. He is also a member of AAOS, and corresponding member of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). He was nominated to the prestigious Hall of Fame of the AOSSM in 2011. During the recent meeting in Lyon in June 2015 he was awarded the prestigious honorary ISAKOS membership. ICRS ( the international cartilage research Society ) recognised him with the honorary membership in 2022.He is now an active consultant in the ULB Erasmus univ Hospital dept of orthopaedics and trauma (dir. M Jayankura ) involved in all aspect of knee pathology and treatment.
Dr Dave Lee Yee Han
Dr Dave Lee Yee Han
Head of the Division of Sports Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics
National University Hospital Singapore
Dr Dave Lee is Head of the Division of Sports Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, National University Hospital Singapore.
His clinical expertise lies in complex knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus, and cartilage preservation surgery. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and delivered more than 100 invited lectures internationally.
Dr. Lee serves on the boards of the ASEAN Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (ASSA) and the Asia Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS), and is Past President of ASSA (2023).
He is also on the ISAKOS Knee Preservation Committee and several editorial boards.
Prof Dr Chanakarn Phornphutkul
Prof Dr Chanakarn Phornphutkul
Orthopaedic Surgeon; Chief of the Sports Medicine Unit
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Associate Professor Chanakarn Phornphutkul, MD, is a Thai-US orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and trauma, serving as Chief of the Sports Medicine Unit at Chiang Mai University.
He holds extensive leadership roles, including ISAKOS Board Member (2025–2029) and past president of multiple regional sports medicine societies. With international fellowships in the USA, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributed to textbooks, and delivered lectures globally.
He is a recognized educator, course chair, and sports physician for Thailand’s national teams since 2004, with expertise spanning joint preservation, arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and complex ligament reconstruction.
Dr Romy Deviandri
Dr Romy Deviandri
Indonesian Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (IOSSMA)
Dr Romy Deviandri is an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine/arthroscopy subspecialist based in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Educated at Universitas Padjadjaran (MD, MSc), Cipto Mangunkusumo (sport injury & arthroscopy), and the University of Groningen (postgraduate/PhD), he lectures at Universitas Riau and practices at several hospitals. He completed trainings/fellowships in Thailand, India, Germany, the Netherlands, France and the UK, focusing on knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy. His publications span ACL outcomes, validated Indonesian knee scoring tools, and health-economic analyses. Professional memberships include IOSSMA, PABOI and ESSKA.
Assoc Prof Dr Ross Radic
Assoc Prof Dr Ross Radic
Knee and Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon, Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Western Australia Medical School Complex Knee Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
Assoc Prof Dr Radic was born, raised, and trained in Perth, completing further training in Melbourne before pursuing subspecialty training at the renowned Fortius Clinic in London working with Drs Andy Williams and Andrew Wallace.
He specialises in all aspects of knee surgery, with an interest in ACL and ligament reconstruction, Robotic Knee Replacement, Sports Surgery as well as hip replacement.
Dr Radic has a strong focus on individualised patient care. He takes pride on understanding how your issue is affecting your life and works closely with the patient and their allied health team to get the best possible results.
Dr Radic is passionate about teaching the next generation of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He holds a position as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia School of Medicine and Surgery and is the current Director of Training for the AOA Orthopaedic Training program at Royal Perth Hospital. He also sits on the national Accreditation Committee for the AOA.
He is a Founder and director of the Perth Knee Fellowship, a fellowship attracting young Orthopaedic Surgeons from all over the world who wish to gain subspecialty skills in Knee Surgery. He is also a Co-founder and director of the POSM Research Institute.
He consults for several professional sporting teams, having treated numerous elite level athletes from around the world, including AFL and AFLW, ARU, Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby, Australian Cricket and the WACA, both Mens and Womens Perth teams, Olympic and WAIS athletes and Ballet to name a few.
Dr Sachin Tapasvi
Dr Sachin Tapasvi
Orthopaedic Surgeon; Director of The Orthopaedic Speciality Clinic
The Orthopaedic Speciality Clinic, Pune, India
Dr Sachin Tapasvi is one of the Leading Joint Replacement Surgeons, practising in Pune. He has done various fellowships and has experience in treating patients in India as well as abroad. He is an expert joint replacement surgeon who specialises in replacing all joints like knee, shoulder, hip, etc. He is known for his healing touch, expert hands and skill that he has honed abroad. Dr Tapasvi completed his MBBS and M.S. (Ortho) from B.J. Medical College Pune. He won gold medals for ranking first in both courses in the university along with Distinctions in Surgery and ENT.
After completing his studies, Dr Tapasvi honed his skills after being selected as an Asia Pacific Fellow at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide, Australia from January 1998. During this time he was entrusted with the Adult Reconstruction Surgery services comprising Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement. His talent was recognized and lauded with an appointment as the Clinical Tutor to the University of Adelaide.Soon after returning to India, he began working as a consultant in sports medicine, arthritis, arthroscopy and joint replacement.
Dr Tapasvi routinely performs complex surgeries and operates daily at hospital conducting major surgeries with Total Knee Replacement (TKR), Revision TKR, Total Hip Replacement (THR), Revision THR, arthroscopic knee and shoulder reconstructions.Dr Tapasvi believes that the quest for true knowledge never ends, which is why he regularly updates his knowledge and skills by organising and attending conferences and continuing medical education programs both in India as well as abroad.
Prof Dr Bancha Chernchujit
Prof Dr Bancha Chernchujit
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine
Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Prof Dr Bancha Chernchujit is a leading Thai orthopaedic surgeon and Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. A graduate of Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University, he completed residencies in orthopaedics and fellowships in sports orthopaedics (Technical University of Munich) and shoulder surgery (University of Wuerzburg), earning his Dr.med in Germany.
His expertise spans sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint reconstruction, and innovative surgical techniques, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Prof. Chernchujit has delivered lectures and live surgical demonstrations internationally, contributing to advancements in shoulder, knee, and ligament repair. He has received multiple awards for best papers, innovations, and surgical techniques, including international invention prizes.
An active member of national and international orthopaedic societies, he is recognized for pioneering surgical innovations, such as positioning systems for shoulder surgery and novel techniques in arthroscopic reconstruction, making significant contributions to orthopaedic surgery and education in Thailand and beyond.
Prof Dr Jae-Chul Yoo
Prof Dr Jae-Chul Yoo
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
Professor Dr Jae-Chul (JC) Yoo is a leading orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine. He completed premedical studies at Northwestern University, earned his medical degree from Korea University in 1994, and finished orthopaedic training at Korea University Medical Center.
After military service as a medical officer, he completed fellowships in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and sports medicine, followed by a year in the Orthopedic Biomechanical Lab at UC Irvine under Prof. Thay Q. Lee. Currently a Professor at Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Dr. Yoo has authored over 100 domestic and international publications and serves as Secretary General of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.
An active member of multiple global orthopaedic societies, he has received awards including the AAOS 2012 Best Poster for his subscapularis tendon classification. He lectures internationally, contributes to device development, and serves as team doctor for professional volleyball and ice hockey teams.
Dr Silvampatti Ramasamy Sundararajan
Dr Silvampatti Ramasamy Sundararajan
Ganga Medical Centre, Coimbatore, India
Dr Silvampatti Ramasamy Sundararajan is the Head of the Department of Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine at Ganga Medical Centre & Hospital, Coimbatore, and currently serves as Secretary of the Indian Arthroscopy Society. He is also President-Elect of the Indian Arthroscopy Society and Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, having previously led the Indian Association of Sports Medicine and the Indian Foot & Ankle Society.
A highly trained surgeon, Dr Sundararajan completed multiple fellowships including Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty (Flinders University, Australia), LARS (France), and advanced training under Dr William Van-De-Merve (South Africa) and Duke University, USA (Foot & Ankle).
An active contributor to research and education, he has published over 60 indexed research articles, 10 book chapters, and delivered more than 600 presentations worldwide. He has trained over 60 fellows in arthroscopy, served as PG teacher for DNB and FNB, and sits on editorial boards of JCOT, APJFAS, JASSM, and reviews for leading journals including IJO and JAJS. He is also an ISAKOS Committee Member (Foot & Ankle).
Dr Philippe Landreau
Dr Philippe Landreau
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr Philippe Landreau is Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, working in Dubai.
He is specialized in Knee and Shoulder surgery. He is an expert in the treatment of acute and chronic sports injuries and in the treatment of degenerative lesions including conservative treatment, osteotomy and arthroplasty.
He is recognised internationally for his expertise in orthopaedic and sports medicine, his education programs, his scientific publications and his activity within the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Before joining Dubai, he was the Chief of Surgery at Aspetar (from 2010 to 2018), Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar. Previously he worked in Paris, France, where he combined private and public surgical activity (Clinique du Sport, American Hospital of Paris, La Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital). Throughout his career, Dr Landreau was a referent surgeon for numerous sports teams at a national and international level, including the Stade Français Rugby team, the French National Judo team, the French National Handball feminine team, the American Football Flash team, the National football team of Qatar and Emirati football clubs (Al Nasr, A Wasl, Sharjah, Emirates club).
Dr Ekavit Keyurapan
Dr Ekavit Keyurapan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital
Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Dr. Ekavit Keyurapan is an orthopaedic surgeon at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand, specializing in shoulder, sports injuries, and knee surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 1996, followed by postgraduate training and multiple advanced qualifications. These include a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Medical Science (1998), a Graduate Diploma in Surgical Basic Science from the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (1998), and the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certification (2001).
He also holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Family Medicine (2003). Dr. Ekavit completed a prestigious fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, in 2005. Fluent in Thai and English, he brings extensive expertise in managing complex shoulder and knee conditions, sports-related injuries, and advanced surgical interventions, combining his international training with a strong foundation in orthopaedic science and patient-centered care.
Prof Dr In-Ho Jeon
Prof Dr In-Ho Jeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
Professor Dr In-Ho Jeon, M.D., Ph.D., is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow diseases, fractures, and sports health medicine. He earned his medical, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Kyungpuk National University, South Korea, where he also completed his fellowship and early academic appointments.
Prof. Jeon has served as Assistant, Clinical Assistant, and Associate Professor at Kyungpuk National University Hospital before joining Ulsan University College of Medicine at Asan Medical Center (AMC) as Associate Professor in Orthopaedics. Currently based at AMC’s Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Health Medicine Center, he provides expert care for complex shoulder and elbow conditions, advanced fracture management, and sports-related injuries.
Fluent in English, Prof. Jeon is actively involved in both clinical practice and international healthcare services, making significant contributions to orthopaedic education, research, and patient care in South Korea and abroad.
Prof Dr Kerem Bilsel
Prof Dr Kerem Bilsel
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Professor
Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. Kerem Bilsel, MD, FEBOT, is a shoulder and elbow surgeon and Professor of Orthopaedics & Traumatology at Acıbadem University/Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Istanbul (2023–present), previously at Bezmialem Vakif University (2010–2022). His practice focuses on arthroscopy and sports medicine. He has numerous publications, including recent work on reverse shoulder arthroplasty measurement reliability, treatment strategies for elbow PLRI, and approaches to massive rotator cuff tears. He serves within SECEC (programme committee 2016–2018; 2024–present), was Secretary General of the Turkish Shoulder & Elbow Society (2019–2023), and received SECEC’s Best Paper (2017).
Dr Andy Wee Teck Huat
Dr Andy Wee Teck Huat
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Pinnacle Orthopaedic Group, Singapore
Dr Andy Wee Teck Huat is a Singapore orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, with expertise in arthroscopic, reconstructive, and minimally invasive techniques. He is highly regarded for managing complex sports injuries, rotator cuff repairs, instability, fractures, and joint replacement.
Actively involved in education and research, Dr. Wee regularly lectures and conducts surgical training internationally, sharing advancements in surgical techniques and rehabilitation. He has contributed to numerous scientific publications and presentations, reflecting his commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing orthopaedic knowledge globally.
Dr Bryan Tan Hsi Ming
Dr Bryan Tan Hsi Ming
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore
Dr Bryan Tan Hsi Ming is an orthopaedic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore, with a special interest in keyhole surgeries of the shoulder and elbow. He has performed the largest number of arthroscopic Latarjet procedures in Singapore, treating young, active patients with recurrent shoulder dislocations due to bone loss.
A graduate of the National University of Singapore (MBBS, MMed Orthopaedics) and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), Dr. Tan trained in the UK, Australia, and France, gaining extensive international expertise. Formerly with the Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery and Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at NUHS, he remains a visiting consultant. Passionate about medical education, he developed the NUHS Shoulder and Elbow Program and chaired multiple cadaveric surgical courses internationally.
His expertise spans orthopaedic trauma, sports surgery, ligament reconstruction, labral and rotator cuff repair, and joint arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip.
Dr Erica Kholinne
Dr Erica Kholinne
Indonesian Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (IOSSMA)
Dr Erica Kholinne, Sp.OT (K), Ph.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and hand injuries. She earned her medical degree from Universitas Trisakti (2001), completed orthopaedic residency at Universitas Indonesia (2010), and obtained her Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Ulsan, South Korea (2017).
Dr Kholinne has completed multiple international fellowships, including at the National University Hospital (Singapore), Asan Medical Center (Korea), and Amphia Ziekenhuis (Netherlands). She has received prestigious awards, such as First Place in the National Orthopaedic Board Examination (2015), Best Poster Award at SECEC (2017), and the AANA–AOSSM Traveling Fellowship (2020). Actively involved in professional organizations including INASES, IOSSMA, APOA Hand and Upper Limb Society, and SICOT, she frequently lectures and presents internationally.
Her expertise covers advanced arthroscopic techniques, rotator cuff repair, elbow instability, and sports-related upper limb injuries, combining clinical excellence with strong contributions to research and education.
Dr Foo Gen Lin
Dr Foo Gen Lin
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore
Dr Foo Gen Lin trained in London and Singapore, and completed his fellowship in sports and hip surgery in New Zealand under renowned hip surgeon Dr Matthew Brick. He brings with him extensive experience in treating complex hip conditions—particularly labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip microinstability.
Dr Foo is active in regional and international education programs and is an active member of the Hip Preservation Society, which aims to encourage greater awareness and treatment of young adult hip conditions.
A passionate athlete himself, Dr Foo combines surgical expertise with a personal understanding of athletic recovery and performance.
Dr I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana
Dr I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana
President, Indonesian Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (IOSSMA)
Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana is an Orthopaedic Consultant and Lecturer at Udayana University/Prof. Ngoerah General Hospital, Bali. Trained in Indonesia, Singapore, France, and the Philippines, he specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, trauma, and joint preservation. He has served as instructor and speaker at numerous AO Trauma and IOSSMA courses, with over 15 publications on ACL reconstruction, shoulder injuries, fracture management, and arthroscopy outcomes. He is the newly elected President of IOSSMA, and an active member of national and regional orthopaedic associations including the ASEAN Orthopaedic Association.
Prof Dr Soshi Uchida
Prof Dr Soshi Uchida
Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Wakamatsu Hospital for University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Fukuoka, Japan
Prof Dr Soshi Uchida is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Wakamatsu Hospital, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan. He earned his medical degree (1992) and completed his doctorate in orthopaedic surgery at the same university, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in medical genetics at the University of Toronto under Prof. Jane E. Aubin.
His career includes academic, clinical, and industrial roles, with special expertise in sports medicine, hip arthroscopy, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Uchida holds multiple professional licenses, including Japanese Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Physician certification, and serves on committees for ISAKOS, ISHA, and the Japanese Hip Society. An accomplished educator and researcher, he has received prestigious awards such as the Uehara Memorial Foundation Research Fellowship and the ISHA Best Paper Award.
He is internationally recognized for his leadership, scientific contributions, and active involvement in advancing hip and sports surgery worldwide.
Assoc Prof Dr Chamnanni Rungprai
Assoc Prof Dr Chamnanni Rungprai
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Phramongkutklao Hospital & College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr Chamnanni Rungprai is a Thai orthopaedic surgeon and faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital & College of Medicine, Bangkok (2011–present). He graduated MD (2nd class honours) from Phramongkutklao (2003), completed orthopaedic residency there as Chief Resident (2009), and undertook extensive training at the University of Iowa (2012–2015): Foot & Ankle fellowship, biomechanics research, Adult Hip & Knee reconstruction (2013), and Sports Medicine fellowship (2014–2015). His research and publications span ankle arthroplasty, syndesmotic fixation, gastrocnemius recession and foot/ankle imaging, including papers in JBJS and Foot & Ankle International. He has received multiple awards: AOFAS ePoster 1st Place (2013), RCOST Best Podium (2nd, 2015), MAOA finalist (2015), ASEAN Travelling Fellow (2016) and AOFAS Travelling Fellowship (2016). Professional memberships include AOFAS, AANA, RCOST and Thai Foot & Ankle Society, with active roles on education and research committees. Clinical interests: foot & ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, and sports injuries.
Dr Nicholas Yeo Eng Meng
Dr Nicholas Yeo Eng Meng
Medical Director and Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Activ Orthopaedic Centre, Orchard, Singapore
Dr Nicholas Yeo is a dual fellowship trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Founding Partner of Activ Orthopaedic Centre. He previously served as the Director of the Foot and Ankle Service at Singapore General Hospital.
He completed a year-long Foot & Ankle fellowship at the University of British Columbia, Canada on a Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Scholarship. In addition, he was awarded the AO fellowship at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Germany in lower limb trauma and reconstructive surgery.
His subspecialty interests are in foot and ankle surgery, lower limb sports and reconstructive surgery. In particular, he is a strong advocate of minimally invasive or ‘key-hole’ surgery. He has a keen interest in harnessing 3D printing technology to develop patient specific implants and guides to improve clinical outcomes in lower limb reconstruction and deformity correction surgery.
Dr Yeo has presented extensively at many local and international orthopaedic conferences. He has authored more than fifty publications in multiple peer reviewed journals and has been invited to contribute book chapters in his chosen field. He looks forward to continuing to contribute to the rapid development of the Foot & Ankle subspecialty in the region and beyond.
Dr Ghuna Arioharjo Utoyo
Dr Ghuna Arioharjo Utoyo
Orthopaedic Sports-injury Consultant Immediate Past President, IOSSMA
Immediate Past President, IOSSMA
Indonesian Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (IOSSMA)
Dr. Ghuna Arioharjo Utoyo, dr., AIFO-K., SpOT(K) is an orthopaedic sports-injury consultant and faculty member at the Department of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Universitas Padjadjaran/Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung. Trained in Bandung (SpOT, 2008) with international attachments at Clínica CEMTRO (Spain, 2007) and Volmarstein Orthopädische Klinik (Germany, 2011), he practices across leading Bandung hospitals. He has served as Secretary of the department/program, examiner for fellowship and national orthopaedic boards, and held leadership in professional bodies—most recently President of IOSSMA (2022–2025) following terms as Secretary-General and Vice-President. His research spans knee/shoulder sports surgery and trauma, including a 2025 KSSTA meta-analysis on ACL repair vs reconstruction timing, work on delayed ACLR and meniscal risk, trochleoplasty outcomes, hallux valgus techniques, and synovectomy for gouty arthritis. An active speaker, moderator, and workshop instructor nationally and regionally, he contributes to education, guideline discussions, and community outreach.
Dr Sumpada Priambudi
Dr Sumpada Priambudi
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Indonesian Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (IOSSMA)
Dr Sumpada Priambudi is an Indonesian orthopaedic surgeon (Airlangga University; SpOT 2017) practicing in Jakarta, serving at RS POLRI Bhayangkara (2017–present), Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan (2019–present), and previously EMC Pulomas and Jakarta Hospital. He completed sports/arthroscopy fellowships with IOSSMA at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (2020–2021), Thammasat University, Thailand (2018), and a shoulder–elbow fellowship at Neon Clinic, Seoul (2019). His clinical interests center on shoulder, elbow, and knee sports injuries and minimally invasive arthroscopy. An active educator and participant in regional programs, he has moderated and spoken at Indonesian COE meetings and cadaveric courses, and keeps current through international courses such as ISAKOS 2025 (Munich) and the Annecy Live Surgery Shoulder Course 2025. Professional memberships include InaSES, SECEC–ESSSE, AANA, ISAKOS, IOSSMA, the Indonesian Orthopaedic Association, and the Indonesian Medical Association.
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Associate Professor Dr Teo Seow Hui
Associate Professor Dr Teo Seow Hui
University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Associate Professor Dr Teo Seow Hui, a highly esteemed orthopedic sports surgeon with extensive expertise in sports-related injuries and arthroscopic surgery. Prof Teo completed her subspecialty training in South Korea and is currently head of sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery unit in UM, contributing significantly to the advancement of joint preservation and ligamentous surgery. As a recognized international speaker, educator, and Secretary General of the Malaysian Arthroscopic Society, She continues to shape the future of orthopedic sports surgery through research, innovation, and dedicated teachings.
Assoc Prof Dr Mohamad Shariff Bin A Hamid
Assoc Prof Dr Mohamad Shariff Bin A Hamid
Head of Department, Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohamad Shariff A. Hamid is Head, Dept. of Sports Medicine, Universiti Malaya (Jan 2025– ). He holds a PhD (Medicine) and MSpMed from UM and an MBBS (Adelaide). Interests: exercise prescription, disabled sports, PRP for soft-tissue injuries, sports-injury epidemiology. Projects include PRP for grade-2 hamstring tears; injury patterns in youth footballers; Special Olympics coaching efficacy; and a thermometric monitoring system for knee osteoarthritis. He consults for Malaysia’s National Sports Institute, served on the ACSM Advisory Board, and edits the Malaysian Journal of Movement, Health & Exercise. He teaches extensively and holds leadership roles in national sports-medicine societies.
Dr Samihah binti Abdul Karim
Dr Samihah binti Abdul Karim
Sports Physician and Medical Lecturer, Sports Medicine Unit
University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Samihah binti Abdul Karim is a Sports Physician and Medical Lecturer at UM’s Sports Medicine Unit. She holds an MD (UPM, 2005), Master of Sports Medicine (UM, 2013) and PhD (UM, 2023). She runs clinics at UMMC providing MSK injury management and prevention, peri-operative rehabilitation, ultrasound-guided diagnosis/therapies, exercise prescription for obesity, chronic disease and special populations, and pre-participation screening. Her interests include shoulder biomechanics/rehab, musculoskeletal ultrasound, pain management (taping, dry needling, manual therapy, biologics such as PRP), exercise in women, and the psychology of chronic pain. She lectures at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, presents widely, covers sports at local to international events, and conducts multidisciplinary research collaborations. Professional memberships include MAS (2014–), Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain (life), Malaysia Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and Academy of Medicine (Sports Medicine).
Dr Cheng Wern Loong
Dr Cheng Wern Loong
Sports & Exercise Medicine Specialist and Head of the Sports Medicine Unit
Hospital Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
Dr Cheng Wern Loong is a Sports & Exercise Medicine Specialist and Head of the Sports Medicine Unit at Hospital Taiping, with a sessional clinic at Perak Community Specialist Hospital. He earned his MBBS (UM, 2012) and MMed (Sports Medicine) (UM, 2021). His leadership roles include Treasurer, Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine (2024–), Chief Medical Officer for Majlis Sukan Negeri Perak (2022–), and Medical Director of Perak FC (2023–2025). He holds a Professional Diploma in Team Sports Physician (FC Barcelona Hub, 2023) and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2022). Certified as an International Doping Control Officer (ITA) and SEARADO blood-collection officer, he is also a wheelchair-basketball classifier. His publications cover ankle sprain effects on ROM/strength/balance (2020) and ultrasound-guided PRP for ALL tears (2021). An active educator, he chaired the 2024 Taiping Sports Medicine Symposium and regularly teaches MSK ultrasound, cryoablation, RFA, and rehabilitation workshops.
Dr Arshad Puji
Dr Arshad Puji
Consultant Sports Medicine Physician
National Sports Medicine Centre, National Sports Institute of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Arshad Puji, MBBS (Malaya), MSpMed (Malaya), CMIA, is a Consultant Sports Medicine Physician at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Visiting Consultant at the National Sports Institute (since 2014); he also practices at Ara Damansara Medical Centre. Active at HKL’s Arthroscopy & Sports Injury Unit since 2007, he collaborates closely with sports orthopaedic surgeons on acute to complex injuries through surgery and rehabilitation. His special interest is musculoskeletal ultrasound, leading and teaching numerous national and international ultrasound/interventional workshops (2012–2023). He presents widely and contributes to multicentre trials on patellofemoral and hamstring injuries, with related publications.
Dr Jasmiza Khuzairi Bin Jasme
Dr Jasmiza Khuzairi Bin Jasme
Sports & Exercise Medicine Consultant
National Sports Institute of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Jasmiza Khuzairi Jasme is a Sports & Exercise Medicine Consultant at Malaysia’s National Sports Institute (ISN), specializing in interventional therapy for musculoskeletal injuries and ACL rehabilitation. She is highly experienced in ultrasound-guided procedures, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, dry needling, and structured return-to-play programmes, with additional expertise in exercise prescription for chronic disease and obesity. A two-time Sports Medicine Specialist Olympian (Tokyo 2021; Paris 2024), she has served as Malaysian contingent doctor/Chief Medical Officer across multiple multi-sport games and as team doctor for national football (U-21/U-23), hockey (men/women), and rugby squads. She leads ISN’s High Performance Unit (since 2017), has headed the Sports Medicine Department, and directs medical coverage and staff development. Her athletes include world-class names such as Azizulhasni Awang, Dato’ Nicol David, Pandelela Rinong, and Leong Mun Yee. Education: MD (UPM, 2007); Master of Sports Medicine (UM, 2017). Research includes RCTs on PRP for hamstring injuries and HA for ankle instability.
Dr Vicknesh Anandan
Dr Vicknesh Anandan
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Sports Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty and Trauma)
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Perak, Malaysia
Dr Vicknesh Anandan is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in sports arthroscopy, arthroplasty and trauma, practising at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) Ipoh with sessions at Hospital Fatimah, Perak Community Specialist Hospital and KMC Medical Centre. He is MOH-privileged for advanced/complex sports arthroscopy & trauma and is currently the only MOH-accredited sports surgeon and trainer in Perak. Career highlights include subspecialist posts at HRPB (2022–present) and Hospital Selayang (2019–2022), with an overseas attachment at Chiang Mai University Hospital (2021). He previously served as specialist in Ipoh and Keningau after completing MBBS (IMU, 2005), MS Ortho (UKM, 2013) and MOH subspecialty (2018). His publications cover ACL fixation and reconstruction outcomes and dens fractures, with multiple MOA/MAS presentations. Professional memberships include MOA, MMA, MAS and APOA. Awards: Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (Perak) 2010 & 2017.
Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Fairudz Bin Mohd Miswan
Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Fairudz Bin Mohd Miswan
Associate Professor & Senior Orthopaedic Surgery Lecturer
Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah UiTM, Selangor, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Fairudz bin Mohd Miswan — Associate Professor & Senior Orthopaedic Surgery Lecturer at UiTM. Trained MD (UKM), MS Orth (UM), Arthroscopy Fellowship (UM). Former Head of Department (2018–2022) and Head of Service at Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (2020–2022). Interests: sports & arthroscopy surgery, cartilage regeneration. Active examiner (OSC Part 1 & 2), researcher (current projects on myofascial release and lower-limb biodynamics), and author on knee/shoulder pathology. Professional memberships include MMC, MOA, MAS, NSR, and AO Trauma. Public outreach via TV/radio and community talks.
Dr Leong Yung Chin
Dr Leong Yung Chin
Orthopaedic Sport Surgeon
Hospital Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Leong Yung Chin — Orthopaedic Sport Surgeon, Hospital Sungai Buloh (since Nov 2023). MD & M.Med (Ortho), subspecialty training in Sport Surgery & Arthroscopy (MOH) with multi-site fellowships, including Orthosports New Zealand (2022–2023). Former lecturer/examiner at AIMST. Presented at MAS ASM; publications cover ACJ reconstruction techniques, acromion morphology in rotator-cuff disease, and ACL graft metrics. Interests: sports & arthroscopy.
Dr Syamsul Rizal Bin Abu Amin
Dr Syamsul Rizal Bin Abu Amin
Consultant Sports Physician and Head of the Sports & Exercise Medicine Unit
Selayang Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Syamsul Rizal bin Abu Amin is a Consultant Sports Physician and Head of the Sports & Exercise Medicine Unit at Hospital Selayang (2013–present). He holds an MBBS (IMU), Master of Sports Medicine with Distinction (UM), is a Certified Medical Impairment Assessor, and a Member of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. National roles include the NSR Sports Medicine Subcommittee (since 2020), Honorary Lecturer for UM’s Master of Sports Medicine (since 2018), and Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee member for ADAMAS (since 2020). Internationally, he is a Senior Classifier and consulting technical expert for Para Badminton (BWF) and served on the BWF Medical Committee (2018–2023). Earlier posts include Sports Physician at Hospital Queen Elizabeth II and Consultant at ReGen Rehab. He has received multiple Civil Service Excellence Awards (2005, 2015, 2021), contributes widely as speaker/instructor, and co-authored the Malaysian Delphi consensus on knee osteoarthritis (2021).
Prof Dr Tengku Muzaffar Bin Tengku Mohamed Shihabudin
Prof Dr Tengku Muzaffar Bin Tengku Mohamed Shihabudin
Professor of Orthopaedics and Head, Sports Traumatology & Arthroscopy Unit
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
Prof. Dr Tengku Muzaffar Tengku Mohamed Shihabudin is the Professor of Orthopaedics and Head, Sports Traumatology & Arthroscopy Unit, Universiti Sains Malaysia. MBBS (UM, 1997); MMed (Orth) USM (2004). Subspecialty training includes orthopaedic sports (Lumut), sports surgery (University of Geneva under Prof. Jacques Menetrey), and AO Trauma Fellowship (Innsbruck). Principal investigator on grants spanning ACL reconstruction (graft length; ESWT effects), radiation exposure in fluoroscopy, and biomaterials (bioabsorbable interference screw). Publications focus on knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation and biomechanics, diagnostic accuracy (meniscus tests), shoulder morphology for Latarjet, shockwave therapy after ACLR, and unique distal femur morphology in Malaysian females. Extensive examiner service for national Orthopaedic Conjoint Board (Part 1/2). Professional leadership includes MOA President (2023–2024) after roles as council member and president-elect, and MAS council/east-coast representative; also AO Trauma Silver member and ASEAN Orthopaedic Association webinar education contributor.
Prof Dr Wan Hazmy Bin Che Hon
Prof Dr Wan Hazmy Bin Che Hon
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics (KPJ Healthcare University)
Consultant Orthopaedic, Trauma & Sports Surgeon (KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital)
KPJ Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Prof. Dr Wan Hazmy Che Hon is a Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics (KPJ Healthcare University) and Consultant Orthopaedic, Trauma & Sports Surgeon (KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital). MD (Ghent, 1991), MS Ortho (UKM, 1998); AO Trauma Fellowship, Augsburg (1999); subspecialty in arthroscopy/arthroplasty/sports surgery (Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic & Royal Adelaide Hospital, 2002). Founding member and President, Malaysian Arthroscopy Society (2015–2017); member of ISAKOS, MOA, MERCY, IMAM; Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia. Awards include Prof N. Subramanian Award (1998), APOA-ESSKA Travelling Fellowship (2004), KKM Excellence Awards (1997, 2003), and a Fulbright Scholarship (Temple University, 2004–2005). Former Medical Director and Board member, KPJ Seremban (2008–2023), leading JCI accreditation and transition to an Academic Health Centre; currently Senate member, KPJ University and contributor to KPJ Healthcare Berhad’s Research & Innovation Committee.
Dr Siti Hawa Binti Tahir
Dr Siti Hawa Binti Tahir
Head of Department and Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon
Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Siti Hawa Tahir is the Head of Department and Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (since Mar 2023); previously Deputy Head and Head, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury Unit (2010–2023). MBBS (UM) and MS (Ortho) (UKM); MOH Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery, with subspecialty fellowships in knee (Chung-Ang University) and shoulder/elbow (Konkuk University), Seoul. National roles include Head of Subspecialty (Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery, MOH), Secretary/Committee for MOH Orthopaedic Subspecialty Training, Chair/Advisor for Safe Surgery Saves Lives, MMC Subspecialty Education Subcommittee Chair, trainer for Masters/Fellowship programmes, adjunct/honorary lecturer, CRC research coordinator/reviewer, and journal reviewer. Publications cover ACL techniques, multiligament knee, shoulder procedures, coracoclavicular/AC reconstruction, cartilage repair, and outcomes research. Longstanding MAS member (council/training committee) and active faculty/speaker at national and regional meetings and workshops.
Dr Zulkifli Bin Hassan
Dr Zulkifli Bin Hassan
Orthopaedic Consultant
Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Dr Zulkifli bin Hassan is an Orthopaedic Consultant at Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru. He earned his MBBS from Karnatak University, India (1998) and MS Orthopaedics from UKM (2007). He completed a subspecialty fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery under Malaysia’s Ministry of Health with training exposure in South Korea (2010–2014). Nationally, he serves as Secretariat member to the MOH Orthopaedic Fellowship Subspecialty Committee, trainerfor the Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery Fellowship, and assessor for the fellowship examinations. His clinical focus is minimally invasive arthroscopy and sports-related knee and shoulder conditions, alongside comprehensive trauma care. (Phone and email as per CV.)
Dr Sashi Darshan Balakrishnan
Dr Sashi Darshan Balakrishnan
Resident Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Sashi Darshan is a Kuala Lumpur–based orthopaedic surgeon with interests in trauma, sports injuries, and arthroscopy. He serves as a Resident Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital. Qualifications: MBBS (Melaka–Manipal), MRCS (Edinburgh), Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (UM), and CMIA certification. Previous postings include UMMC, Hospital Serdang, and Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah. He is a life member of the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association and the Malaysian Arthroscopy Society, and is fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council.
Dr Ng Wuey Min
Dr Ng Wuey Min
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sunway Medical Centre, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Ng Wuey Min is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Sunway Medical Centre; Ramsay Sime Darby Subang Jaya) with a special interest in sports injuries and arthroscopy. Trained MBBS (UM, 1996) and Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (UM, 2003). Former Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at UM and UPM; Head, Sports Injury & Arthroscopy Division, UMMC (2011–2018). Leadership includes MOA Council Member, MAS Council/Scientific roles, and founding member of APKASS. Completed fellowships/attachments with Hiroyuki Sugaya (Japan) and Yong Girl Rhee (Korea), AO Advanced Trauma/Foot & Ankle (Harborview, USA), and APOA Travelling Fellowship (Australia/New Zealand). Research spans knee/shoulder pathology, meniscus/ACL techniques, bone banking, biomechanics, and training innovations, with multiple indexed publications and a soft-tissue MPFL reconstruction patent. Recipient of innovation medals (UM Expo Silver; Faculty/UiTM awards). Active educator, workshop faculty, and journal reviewer (MOJ, MJMHS).
Dr Mohd Azrin Bin Shahul Hamid
Dr Mohd Azrin Bin Shahul Hamid
Consultant Orthopaedic and Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon
Hospital Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Mohd Azrin bin Shahul Hamid is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon at Hospital Selayang, where he is Deputy Head of Department and a trainer for the MOH Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery Fellowship (2022–present). He holds an MBBS (IIUM, 2002) and MS (Orth) (UKM, 2010), with MOH subspecialty fellowship (2018) and international fellowships at Thammasat University (Thailand) and National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan). His practice focuses on shoulder and knee sports injuries; he has published on knotless suture-bridge repair for high-grade bursal-sided rotator-cuff tears in Arthroscopy Techniques (2017). Professional roles include MMC SbSC-Edu (Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery) member and MAS EXCO (2023–2025). Career spans postings in Ipoh, HKL, UKM, and Tuanku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital, with multiple Service Excellence Awards (2007, 2012, 2018). NSR No. 134621; MMC No. 40878.
Dr Nor Zarini Binti Yusoff
Dr Nor Zarini Binti Yusoff
Orthopaedic & Sports Surgeon, Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Unit
Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia
Dr Nor Zarini binti Yusoff Ibrahim is an Orthopaedic & Sports Surgeon at the Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Unit, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu (2020–present) and a trainer in the MOH Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery Subspecialty Programme (since 2022). She earned her MD (USM, 2001) and MMed (Orthopaedics) (USM, 2013), completed the MOH subspecialty fellowship (2017–2019), and an international shoulder–elbow sports fellowship at Osaka Medical & Pharmaceutical University, Japan (2019). She speaks and teaches nationally (MAS ASM 2023; Perak Arthroscopy Cadaveric Course 2024; UPM ACL Live Workshop 2024) and has presented award-winning free papers. Her publications include an OJSM MRI analysis on deltoid muscle volume after SCR (2025) and a study on the Thessaly test’s diagnostic accuracy (2020). Professional memberships: MMA, MAS, MOA. Clinical interests: arthroscopic sports surgery (shoulder/knee), orthopaedic trauma, and foot & ankle.
Dr Rajesh Rampal
Dr Rajesh Rampal
Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma, Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon
Hospital Sultan Idris Shah (Serdang), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Rajesh Rampal is a Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma, Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah (Serdang), NSR 136886. He holds MBBS (Melaka-Manipal), MS Orth (University Malaya) and CMIA (NIOSH). Subspecialty training includes Malaysia’s Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery program (2022–2024), shoulder fellowship at Samsung Medical Centre, Korea (2023), knee/patellofemoral fellowship in Lyon, France (2024), and adult joint reconstruction fellowship, Singapore General Hospital (2021). He serves as speaker/moderator at MAS ASM 2024–2025 and has a 2023 paper in Medical Journal of Malaysia. Life member of MMA, MOA, MAS, MHKS and APOA. Awards: Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (2014); Mahmood Merican Thesis Top 5 (2015). Research and education.
Dr Siva Thangaraju
Dr Siva Thangaraju
Consultant Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon
Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Siva Thangaraju is a Consultant Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy & Sports Surgeon at Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, Selangor (2023–present). He previously served at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (2015–2022), Hospital Sungai Buloh, and Hospital Sibu, progressing from registrar to consultant roles. He holds an MBBS (Manipal, 1999) and MMed (Orth) USM (2011), with subspecialty fellowships in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery (MOH Malaysia), Basic Arthroscopic Reconstruction (Tengku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital), and Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at the ATOS Clinic, Munich (2017–2018). Professional memberships include MAS, ESSKA, MOA, and AO Trauma Asia Pacific. His scholarly work centres on shoulder and knee sports injuries—especially acromioclavicular joint stabilization—with KSSTA publications on periprosthetic fractures and early clavicular tunnel widening (2019). He has contributed as webinar moderator, course faculty, and committee member for national medical sports coverage workshops and HKL fitness initiatives, and has presented widely at MAS/MOA scientific meetings.
Dr Bea Kia Chuang
Dr Bea Kia Chuang
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital, Johor, Malaysia
Dr Bea Kia Chuang is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon practising at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital since 2013. His interests are knee and shoulder arthroscopy surgery.
Dr Moganadass Muniandy
Dr Moganadass Muniandy
Orthopaedic Surgeon (Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery)
Sunway Medical Centre Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia
Dr Moganadass Muniandy is an Orthopaedic Surgeon (Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery) at Sunway Medical Centre Seberang Jaya. MBBS (UM, 2001); Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery (UM, 2010). Subspecialty training: MOH Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery (2018); AO Trauma Fellowship, University of Regensburg (2015); Shoulder Fellowships in Sendai, Japan, and Rennes, France (2018). Career spans specialist/consultant roles across northern Malaysia and subspecialty training at HKL. Presented extensively at MOA/MAS ASM with multiple awards (e.g., 3rd Prize Best Oral, MAS ASM 2017, 2019). Publications include BMJ case report (2009), Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal (2014), Surgery Journal (2019), JSES (2019, 2020, 2021) and Malaysian Medical Journal (2023). Interests: shoulder instability and rotator-cuff outcomes, ACJ reconstruction, meniscus/ACL pathology. Active member of MMA, MAS, AO Trauma AP, APKASS, and HKL Arthroscopy Unit alumni
Dr Hishamudin Bin Masdar
Dr Hishamudin Bin Masdar
Arthroscopy and Sports Surgeon, currently Consultant Orthopaedic, Sports & Shoulder Surgeon and Medical Director
KPJ Rawang Specialist Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Hishamudin Bin Masdar is a board-certified Arthroscopy and Sports Surgeon, currently Consultant Orthopaedic, Sports & Shoulder Surgeon and Medical Director at KPJ Rawang Specialist Hospital. He earned his BSc (Medicine, 1992), MD (1994) and MS (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, followed by a knee and shoulder fellowship in Lyon, France (2010–2011). In the Ministry of Health, he served as Orthopaedic Surgeon (since 2002), Head of Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery (2012–2015), and previously led Shoulder & Sports services at Hospital Selayang (2008–2015). Professionally, he is Past President and Advisor of the Malaysian Arthroscopy Society and served as President of the ASEAN Society for Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy (2020–2021); he is also a board member of the Asian Shoulder and Elbow Association and EFORT Member-at-Large. His interests include ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral disorders, non-prosthetic knee degeneration care, shoulder instability, arthroscopy and arthroplasty; he has 10+ publications and international faculty roles.
Dr Soon Chee Khian
Dr Soon Chee Khian
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre, Penang, Malaysia
Dr Soon Chee Khian is an orthopaedic surgeon with MBBS (1992), MS Orthopaedics (2001), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine (2004); he is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and a Life Fellow of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association. He has served as faculty and speaker across ASEAN and Asia, including shoulder and knee arthroscopy cadaveric courses, ASSA–IOSSMA, CLAAS, and various workshops, and has held roles as organizer and chairperson for MAS meetings. Recent activities include ACES shoulder masterclasses and rotator cuff repair courses with live surgery. He practices at Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre, Penang.
Dr Mohd Nizlan Bin Mohd Nasir
Dr Mohd Nizlan Bin Mohd Nasir
Current President of Malaysian Arthroscopy Society
Sunway Medical Centre, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Mohd Nizlan Mohd Nasir is a Sunway Hospital orthopaedic surgeon specialising in sports injury and arthroscopic shoulder/knee surgery. He earned MBBS (UM, 1996) and MS Orth (UKM, 2004), followed by a clinical/research fellowship in shoulder arthroscopy & arthroplasty in Perth (2009). Former Associate Professor at UPM (2014–2025), he led SIASCOE (2015–2025), served as HPUPM Deputy Director (2019–2021), Head of Clinical Services (2016–2019), and Conjoint Board examiner (2016–2025). A past President of the Malaysian Arthroscopy Society (2023–2025), he has extensive publications and research. Awards include the Mohd Nor Manukaran Award (2004) and MAS ASM poster prizes (2016, 2018), among others.
Dr Charanjeet Singh
Dr Charanjeet Singh
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Charanjeet Singh is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur (since 2008), subspecialising in sports, knee and shoulder surgery. He performs knee arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, meniscal and cartilage procedures, osteotomy, joint replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthroplasty. Trained with John Bartlett (knee) and Jeganath Krishnan (shoulder), with AO Fellowship Toronto and stints with Peter Campbell and Arthur Ting. Formerly with Pantai Cheras and UKM as Orthopaedic Surgeon/Lecturer. Credentials: FRCSI, MS Orth, MD, BSc. Served as APOA Sports Section Chair (2018–2020), ASSA founding treasurer, ISAKOS member, journal editor; invited speaker/faculty across Asia and ISAKOS/APOA programmes.
Dr Raymond Yeak Dieu Kiat
Dr Raymond Yeak Dieu Kiat
Orthopaedic Trauma & Sports Surgeon
Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Raymond Dieu Kiat Yeak is an Orthopaedic Trauma & Sports Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara and Sunway Medical Centre Velocity. He holds MB BCh BAO (Ireland, 2006), MRCS (Edin, 2012), Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (UM, 2014) and MFST (Edin, 2020). Subspecialty training includes fellowships in sports, shoulder and knee surgery in Australia and South Korea, plus ESSKA European Shoulder (Rotator Cuff) certification (2024). He serves as Treasurer of the Malaysian Arthroscopy Society and Secretary of the MAS Accreditation & Endorsement Subcommittee; is editorial member/associate editor for MAS Scope Insight, Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow, and MJMHS; AO Trauma Malaysia faculty; and a long-standing examiner for Malaysia’s Orthopaedic Masters entrance/exit exams. His presentations span MOA, ESSKA and regional arthroscopy symposia. Awards include multiple MAS prizes (2016, 2018, 2024), UPM Excellence Service Award (2019) and a Putra InnoCreative Gold (2021).
Asst Prof Dr Khairul Nizam Bin Siron
Asst Prof Dr Khairul Nizam Bin Siron
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor
Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Center @IIUM, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Asst. Prof. Dr. Khairul Nizam Bin Siron @ Baharom is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor at IIUM’s Kulliyyah of Medicine, focusing on shoulder, elbow, and sports surgery. He earned his MBBS from Universiti Malaya (2005) and completed Orthopaedic Surgery training at IIUM (2013). Clinically, he is Consultant Shoulder & Elbow and Sports Surgeon at SASMEC @ IIUM and IIUM Specialist Centre, and a Visiting Consultant to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan and Kuantan Medical Centre, where he also performs reverse/hemi shoulder arthroplasty and total elbow arthroplasty. He has taught widely across orthopaedic curricula, supervised multiple Master’s projects to completion, and led/participated in RIGS-funded studies, including comparative outcomes of subacromial decompression. His publications include a 2021 Cureus prospective study and case series in Malaysian and regional journals. He has held organising roles in national courses and contributes to MOA events; professional memberships include MAS, MSSIG, MOA and MMA.
Dr Robin Low Chin Aun
Dr Robin Low Chin Aun
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports-arthroscopy Specialist
Pantai Hospital Cheras, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Dr Low Chin Aun (Robin) is an orthopaedic surgeon and sports-arthroscopy specialist, currently an Orthopaedic Consultant at Pantai Hospital Cheras (Mar 2025–) and at Orthopaedic Specialist Centre (2021–). He trained via UM’s Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (2016–2020) and completed fellowships in Shoulder & Elbow (Asan Medical Center, Seoul), Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (REON Orthopaedic Centre, Seoul), and Pain Management (Aesculap Academy Daradia, India) in 2023. His research focuses on hamstring tendon regeneration after ACL reconstruction; he won MAS’s Sanusi Ghani Award (2022) and Azmi Abdul Latif Award (2018), with additional APOA prizes (2019, 2021). A first-author randomized clinical trial on stump-preserving graft harvest and tendon regeneration was accepted by the Journal of ISAKOS (Apr 2024). He serves on the MAS newsletter editorial board, reviews for Orthopaedic Surgery, and has numerous regional presentations and book chapters. Professional memberships include MAS, MOA, APOA, and APKASS.
Dr Ahmad Farihan Bin Mohd Don
Dr Ahmad Farihan Bin Mohd Don
Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon
HCTM UKM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Nur Azree Ferdaus Bin Kamudin
Dr Nur Azree Ferdaus Bin Kamudin
Orthopaedic Surgeon & Medical Lecturer
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Nur Azree Ferdaus is a Orthopaedic Surgeon & Medical Lecturer at UniSZA/HoSZA (since 2020); Clinical Fellow in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery (SASMEC@IIUM, 2025). MS Ortho (UKM, 2020); MD (Russian State Medical University, 2010); AO Advanced Trauma (2023). Research/teaching span orthopaedics, traumatology, medical devices, and community bone health. Publications include MOJ, CJT, Frontiers in Endocrinology, and Archives of Osteoporosis; grants on osteoporosis screening (Bonecheck© IP) and QUS reliability. University roles: OSCE examiner, viva panels, curriculum committees, research leadership (OMTAR group). Community/CPD: FFNM, MOA, AO Trauma; moderator/speaker at SICOT YSIM 2024, ACL rehab symposia, and injection workshops. Training highlights include multiple arthroscopy shoulder/knee courses (2022–2025) and live surgery observerships.
Assoc Prof (C) Dr G Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak
Assoc Prof (C) Dr G Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak
Consultant Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement & Reconstructive Surgeon
ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak is a leading orthopaedic surgeon, excels in joint replacements & reconstructive surgeries. His expertise spans from shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle, encompassing various procedures like total/reverse replacements, arthroscopy, and navigation/robotic surgeries. Honing his skills through fellowship training in the US in 1997 under Dr Bill Maloney and Dr John Insall. Dr. Ruslan currently holds prestigious memberships in national & international societies (APOA, MOA, ESSKA, AAOS). He actively shares his knowledge, publishing in renowned journals, frequently invited as a speaker, and serving as an examiner/reviewer. Past president of prestigious associations (MOA, AAA). He is currently the appointed president of MSHKS. He remains a sought-after speaker in his field of expertise and a dedicated contributor to the field.
Dr Muhammad Hafiz Bin Daud
Dr Muhammad Hafiz Bin Daud
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hospital Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Dr Muhammad Hafiz bin Daud is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital Kuala Lumpur with subspecialty training in sports injury and arthroscopy. He earned his MD and MS (Orth) from UKM and completed the MOH Sports & Arthroscopy Fellowship (2019–2023) plus a hip-preservation/arthroscopy fellowship at Wakamatsu Hospital, UOEH, Japan (2022–2023). His arthroscopic focus spans shoulder, hip and knee, alongside comprehensive trauma care. He is a life member of MOA and MAS, and an associate member of ISAKOS and ISHA. Career highlights include >16 years in orthopaedics (10 as specialist), awards for outstanding service (2009, 2016), and posts across Sarawak, Serdang and KL. Recent scholarly work covers femoroacetabular impingement managed by hip arthroscopy (Hip & Pelvis, in press, 2024) and outcomes of arthroscopic CC/AC reconstruction (Journal of Biosciences & Medicines, 2024). He speaks and teaches regularly at MAS courses and webinars.
Col Dr Azmi Abdul Latif (R)
Col Dr Azmi Abdul Latif (R)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
PUSRAWI Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Col ( Dr ) Azmi ( R ) graduated from University Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1987. He completed his Master in Orthopaedic (UKM) in 1995, and served in Malaysian Armed Forces until 2002 as Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of knee, ankle, shoulder and spine.
He served as the past president of the Malaysian Arthroscopy Society (MAS) from 2019 to 2021.
His journey in hip arthroscopy began in Southern California, USA, where he was exposed to hip arthroscopy with Dr. Carlos Guanche in 2008.
That same year, he performed his first hip arthroscopy surgery after gaining initial exposure to the procedure. Although his first two cases were completed without a thorough understanding of the technique, by 2011, he approached subsequent cases with significantly enhanced knowledge and expertise.
Since then, he has successfully conducted over 850 hip arthroscopy procedures in Malaysia. Currently, he leads a training program in hip arthroscopy, aiming to equip the next generation of surgeons with his techniques and insights.
Assoc Prof Dato' Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham Bin Md Yusoff
Assoc Prof Dato' Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham Bin Md Yusoff
Senior Lecturer and Orthopaedic Surgeon
HCTM UKM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Associate Professor Dato' Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham is a Senior Lecturer and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He holds an MD and a Master's in Orthopaedics from UKM. Dato' Badrul specializes in sports injuries, particularly ACL reconstructions, and is heavily involved in research on stem cell therapy and cartilage repair. He has published numerous scientific papers and leads various clinical research projects. Dato' Badrul is also active in professional organizations, contributing to medical education and serving on multiple national and international committees related to orthopaedics and sports medicine.
Dr Noor Mahazrinna Binti Hayadin
Dr Noor Mahazrinna Binti Hayadin
Consultant Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia
Dr Noor Mahazrinna binti Hayadin is currently a Consultant Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. She earned an MD from UKM (2005) and MMED (Orthopaedics) from USM (2014), followed by subspecialty training at HRPB Ipoh (2017–2018) and a Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2019), with KKM Foot and Ankle Fellowship (2020). Earlier roles include housemanship in Alor Setar and Orthopaedic MO at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah (2006–2009). She received Excellent Service Awards in 2009 and 2022, and provides visiting subspecialist services in Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Langkawi.
Dr Mazzre Bin Mahmod
Dr Mazzre Bin Mahmod
Consultant Orthopaedic, Sports & Trauma Surgeon
Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Mohd Fadhli Bin Miskon
Dr Mohd Fadhli Bin Miskon
Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon
Hospital Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Dr Mohd Fadhli is a Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Hospital Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru; MOH-gazetted Foot & Ankle Consultant (2018). MD (UKM, 2001); Master Orthopaedics (UKM, 2011). Rotations across major Malaysian centres; subspecialty training in Kota Kinabalu, IIUM Kuantan, University Hospital South Manchester (UK), and UKMMC. Manages complex foot/ankle trauma (calcaneus/talus/distal tibia), deformity corrections (flatfoot, cavus, equinus, foot drop, hallux valgus), post-traumatic arthritis (arthrodesis, SMO, ankle arthroscopy), tendon disorders, sports ankle instability, plantar heel pain, and diabetic foot care including Charcot surgery. Life member: MOA, MAS, MOFAS. Trainer for Masters and MOH Foot & Ankle programmes; frequent national speaker/facilitator.
Dr Navindravadhanam Sockalingam
Dr Navindravadhanam Sockalingam
MOH-gazetted Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Dr Navindravadhanam (Navin) Sockalingam is a MOH-gazetted Foot & Ankle Surgeon at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. He earned his MBChB from the University of Glasgow (2003), MRCS (Glasgow), and MOrthSurg (UM, 2015). After early clinical posts in the UK (surgery, A&E, orthopaedics), he joined Malaysia’s MOH in 2007, serving in Alor Setar, Sarawak (HUS & Sibu), Seberang Jaya and Kulim. He completed the MOH Foot & Ankle subspecialty programme (2020–2023) and a dedicated Foot & Ankle Fellowship at Centre Assal Clinique Hirslanden, Geneva (Mar–Aug 2022). His practice covers complex hindfoot and ankle trauma, deformity correction, sports ankle pathology and diabetic foot. Publications include studies on first-ray mobility measurement, functional hallux limitus, and a calcaneal fracture reduction technique. He presents regularly at MOA/APOA/MOFAS and has taught in advanced foot & ankle trauma courses.
Dr Thong Fu Yuen
Dr Thong Fu Yuen
consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Subspecialty training in Foot and Ankle surgery)
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Dr Thong Fu Yuen is a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with Subspecialty training in Foot and Ankle surgery, with special interest in minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures. He is also passionate about problems related to Osteoporosis, fractures in the elderly and foot deformities, especially where he is serving in the state of Sabah, Malaysia located in Borneo.
After being awarded his fellowship certification from the Malaysian Ministry of Health, he has further done attachments with prominent surgeons within the regions of Thailand, Australia and Switzerland where he focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques to enhance patient care and recovery.
He is also active in various Foot and Ankle, Trauma and charitable foundations.
Col Dr Kok Choong Seng
Col Dr Kok Choong Seng
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Col (Dr) Kok Choong Seng is a USM-trained orthopaedic surgeon (MBBS 1987) who served in the Malaysian Armed Forces after housemanship at Hospital Taiping. Completed postgraduate orthopaedic training at University of Malaya in 1995, then returned to the services with postings across the Army, Air Force and Navy, including a UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Developed broad sports-injury experience—especially complex knee pathology—managing high-demand, active populations. Completed military service at Lumut Armed Forces Hospital in 2002 and transitioned to private practice. Currently a resident consultant at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, providing comprehensive orthopaedic and sports knee care.
Dr Mohd Zaidi Bin Saleh
Dr Mohd Zaidi Bin Saleh
Consultant Sports Physician and Head of the Sports Medicine Unit
Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang, Malaysia
Dr. Mohd Zaidi bin Hj. Saleh is a Consultant Sports Physician and Head of the Sports Medicine Unit at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang. He earned his MD from UKM and an MSportsMed (Distinction) from UM. Since 2008 he has led hospital sports medicine services and, in 2025, was appointed Deputy Head of the National Sports Medicine Specialty (MOH) and Head of Selangor Sports Medicine Specialty. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at HSAAS/HPUPM, AMM member, and on Malaysia’s NSR. A long-serving team physician to the Malaysia national football team (2011–2024, ~150 matches), he has worked with AFC and served as chief/national medical classifier for Paralympic lawn bowls. His roles span MOH policy/standards committees, NSR qualification evaluation, and national KPIs. He speaks widely on ACL rehab, youth injuries, and exercise prescription, with publications including a PCL press-fit fixation technique. Awards: multiple “Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang.”
Dr Leong Wan Hee
Dr Leong Wan Hee
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Injury Consultant
Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Dr Leong Wan Hee is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Injury Consultant with a focus on knee and shoulder disorders. Based at Sarawak General Hospital and serving as Visiting Consultant at Timberland Medical Centre, Kuching, he provides subspecialty arthroscopy and sports-injury services for patients across Sarawak and Sabah. His clinical practice spans acute sports trauma, ligament and meniscal reconstruction, and shoulder instability/rotator-cuff pathology, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and multidisciplinary rehabilitation pathways to restore function and return to sport.
Dr Shri Kapilan Appadurai
Dr Shri Kapilan Appadurai
Orthopaedic Specialist in the Sports Unit, Orthopaedic Department
Hospital Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Shri Kapilan Appadurai is an Orthopaedic Specialist in the Sports Unit, Orthopaedic Department, Hospital Selayang (current). MBBS (Manipal, 2007); MS Orthopaedics (USM, 2016). Career spans MOH postings at HKL (house officer), Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Lahad Datu (Orthopaedic Surgeon & Head of Department, 2017–2020), and subspecialty training in Sports/Arthroscopy across Johor centres (2020–2022). Completed fellowships in Sports & Arthroscopy (Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, 6 months, 2022) and Shoulder Surgery (Centre de l’Épaule, Saint-Grégoire, France, 3 months, 2022–2023). Presented papers at MOA and MAS ASM; invited speaker/table instructor for courses in trauma and sports topics. Active in CPD (AO Trauma, arthroplasty, spine, Munich Shoulder Course). Interests: shoulder/knee instability, patellofemoral disorders, and arthroscopic techniques.
Major Dato Dr Mohammad Amirruddin Bin Hamdan (R)
Major Dato Dr Mohammad Amirruddin Bin Hamdan (R)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
KPJ Ampang Puteri, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Sugesh Raghavan
Dr Sugesh Raghavan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
University Malaya Medical Centre, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Sharifah Nor Amirah Binti Syed Abdul Latiff Alsagof
Dr Sharifah Nor Amirah Binti Syed Abdul Latiff Alsagof
Subspecialty trainee in Sports & Arthroscopy, Orthopaedic Department
University Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Sharifah Nor Amirah Alsagoff is an Orthopaedic Surgery Lecturer (DU14) and subspecialty trainee in Sports & Arthroscopy at UiTM/Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah. She completed MBBS (MMMC) and MS Orth (UM), trained at Hospital Sungai Buloh and UiTM, and since 2024–2025 has rotated through HSAAS-UPM, UMMC, and HKL for sports/arthroscopy training (Part 1 exam passed, Mar 2024). She is a MAS and MOA member (MAS Newsletter editorial), and serves in roles including hospital/faculty website coordinator, incident/RCA liaison, MSQH internal auditor, SPOT committee, and UiTM Orthopaedics Club treasurer. Her academic output spans numerous MOA/MAS/APOA/SICOT presentations and newsletters, with multi-centre TASMAN collaborative papers in the British Journal of Surgery (2024). She organizes and teaches in ACL reconstruction courses (HASA live surgery; NOCERAL sawbone) and served as moderator for the MAS Post-Graduate Quiz (2024). Interests include knee/shoulder pathology, trauma, and return-to-sport rehabilitation.
Dr Yeap Ewe Juan
Dr Yeap Ewe Juan
Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Park City Medical Centre & Prince Court Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Yeap Ewe Juan obtained his MBBS from the University of Malaya in 1998 and completed his Master of Orthopaedic Surgery at UMMC in 2005, where he served as Chief Resident. He pursued fellowships in Foot & Ankle Surgery in New York and Singapore (2007), followed by prestigious awards and scholarships including the ESSKA Scholarship at Charles University (2008), AO Fellowship in Switzerland (2011), AOA-ASEAN Travelling Fellowship, and the AAOS International Surgical Skills Scholarship (2014). He is a Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon at ParkCity Medical Centre and Prince Court Medical Centre, and previously headed Orthopaedics & Traumatology and the Perlis Clinical Research Centre at Tuanku Fauziah Hospital. A former part-time lecturer at UNIMAP and honorary lecturer at AUCMS, he has served on the AO Trauma Foot & Ankle Expert Group, won IFFAS Best Paper, and publishes in ISI-indexed journals (reviewer for FAI). He is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, past President of MOFAS, and a past MMA Perlis Chairperson.
Prof Dr Mohd Yazid Bin Bajuri
Prof Dr Mohd Yazid Bin Bajuri
Professor and Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Mohd Yazid bin Bajuri is a Professor and Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UKM Medical Centre (HCTM). He heads the Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgery and Diabetic Foot Service, with subspecialty fellowships in Foot & Ankle at Kantonsspital Baselland, Switzerland (2012) and Royal Derby Hospital, UK (2013). His qualifications include MD (2001) and MS (Orthopaedics, 2009) from UKM. An active clinician-researcher with 100+ publications, his innovations span diabetic foot care and VR-assisted total ankle replacement, earning multiple national awards.
Dr Abdul Razak Bin Hussin
Dr Abdul Razak Bin Hussin
Consultant Orthopaedic and Sports Surgeon
Ara Damansara Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Izan Ibrahim
Dr Izan Ibrahim
Consultant Orthopaedic & Arthroscopic Surgeon
Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur & Al-Islam Specialist Hospital, Malaysia
Dr Izan Ibrahim is a Consultant Orthopaedic & Arthroscopic Surgeon at Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur and Al-Islam Specialist Hospital (since 2006). MBChB (Otago) and MS Orth (UKM). Former registrar/orthopaedic surgeon at HKL with rotations in arthroplasty, arthroscopy & sports injury, spine, paediatrics, and trauma. Clinical focus: arthroscopy, knee-preservation and ligament reconstruction, and cartilage regeneration—among the earliest in Malaysia to perform Hyalofast scaffold surgery (2010); trained at Rizzoli (2010); led/lectured multiple cartilage masterclasses (2024–2025). Runs high-volume clinics (≈400–450 pts/month) and performs elective/emergency orthopaedics. Speaker at APOA, SICOT, MAS ASM and international cartilage meetings; chaired the ICRS-approved Gleneagles KL Cartilage MasterClass (Mar 2024). Secured ICRS Centre of Excellence status for Gleneagles KL (Apr 2023). Pioneered biopoly trochlear resurfacing (2018).
Prof Dr Azhar Mahmood Merican
Prof Dr Azhar Mahmood Merican
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prof. Dr Azhar Mahmood Merican is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at ALTY Hospital and visiting consultant to Kuala Lumpur Hospital, after more than two decades at University Malaya Medical Centre as lecturer/professor (1999–2021). He earned his MBBS (Southampton, 1992), MS (Orth) UM (1999), and a PhD plus Diploma in Clinical Orthopaedic Biomechanics from Imperial College London (2010). A former President of the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (2018/2019) and the Malaysian Society for Hip & Knee Surgeons (2021/2023), he completed a joint-replacement fellowship in Australia (2003–2004). His highly cited research defines patellofemoral and tibiofemoral kinematics, lateral retinaculum anatomy/biomechanics, ACL reconstruction biomechanics, tibial slope geometry, and the effects of component rotation and patellar thickness in TKA—work published in AJSM, JBJS, CORR, KSSTA, J Orthop Res, and J Biomech. He continues clinical practice, research, and national leadership in knee and arthroplasty care.
Dr Harjeet Singh Puran Singh
Dr Harjeet Singh Puran Singh
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Traumatologist, and Sports Injury Specialist, Chief of Medical Services
Columbia Asia Hospital Bukit Rimau, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Harjeet Singh is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Traumatologist, and Sports Injury Specialist; Chief of Medical Services, Columbia Asia Hospital Bukit Rimau (2011–present). Training includes Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy (Technical University of Munich, 2009), MS Ortho (UKM, 2007), and MRCS (Edinburgh, 2005). Formerly at Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar; honorary lecturer with UKM and IMU. Established the Columbia Asia Centre of Excellence for Sports Injury & Exercise Medicine and advocates preventive strategies for athletes and active adults. Frequent speaker at MAS ASM and national meetings; trainer with Arthrex (arthroscopic knee). Publications span hip fracture arthroplasty outcomes, hyaluronic acid in knee OA, clavicle fracture function, and GIRD in adolescent athletes. Active media contributor (BFM, TV, national press). Life member and current Secretary of MAS; member of ISAKOS, MOA, and Academy of Medicine Malaysia.
Dr Ahmad Hazwan Bin Ahmad Shushami
Dr Ahmad Hazwan Bin Ahmad Shushami
Lecturer and Clinical Specialist, Sports Medicine Department
University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Ahmad Hazwan bin Ahmad Shushami is a Lecturer and Clinical Specialist in the Sports Medicine Department, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, and Visiting Consultant at Columbia Asia Hospital, Petaling Jaya. He holds an MBBS (UM, 2011) and a Master of Sports Medicine (UM, 2021). His team-physician experience includes the Malaysian National Football Team (2025), UM-Damansara FC (2025), Perak FC (2023–2025), and Perak FA (2016–2017). He serves on the Executive Committee of the Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine (2024–2026). His clinical interests span football medicine, ultrasound-guided MSK pain interventions, sports injury rehabilitation, and return-to-sport and performance optimisation, and athlete monitoring programs.
Dr Nur Akmal Binti Ismail Mansor
Dr Nur Akmal Binti Ismail Mansor
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Johor, Malaysia
Dr Nur Akmal Binti Ismail Mansor is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar. She graduated MD from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2006) and obtained a Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery from IIUM (2016). She completed an International Fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan (2024), and a Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery (Malaysia, 2025). Career highlights include posts at Hospital Kajang (HO, Emergency MO, Orthopaedic MO), Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (postgraduate MO), Hospital Selayang and Hospital Kuala Lumpur (fellowship rotations), and current practice in Muar. Registered with MMC (47014) and NSR (138690).
Dr Jonas Fernandez
Dr Jonas Fernandez
Orthopaedic & Sports Surgeon
Hospital Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Dr Jonas Fernandez is an Orthopaedic & Sports Surgeon at Hospital Putrajaya (since 2020). MS Ortho (UM, 2020). Multilingual (EN/BM/Tamil/Russian/Korean). Fellowships/scholarships: APOA Pune Knee Course (2022), KL Sports Fellowship (2022), HKL Acute Sports Injury Unit (2023), Knee Sports & Cartilage Repair (India, 2023), Shoulder Surgery & Research (Korea, 2024), ISAKOS Scholar (USA 2023; Munich 2025). Invited speaker at masterclasses and regional/international meetings (ICS, SICOT YSIM, APOA). Awards include MSSH Best Poster (2017) and multiple MAS ASM award finalists (2024). Active in APOA YSF (Secretary) and committees, MAS member, and honorary lecturer (UoC). Publishes/presents across trauma, sports surgery, cartilage repair, and complex reconstructions; also writes a public health column and maintains educational social media/website outreach.
Dr Darhaysyam Al Jefri Bin Mohamed Muslim
Dr Darhaysyam Al Jefri Bin Mohamed Muslim
Orthopaedic Surgeon
KPJ Bandar Dato’ Onn Specialist Hospital, Johor, Malaysia
Dr Darhaysyam Al Jefri Mohamed Muslim is an Orthopaedic Surgeon currently practicing at KPJ Bandar Dato’ Onn Specialist Hospital, Johor Bahru. Education: BM (Southampton, 1999), MRCS Edinburgh (2004), MMed (Orth) USM (2010). Fellowships include AOA Junior Travelling Fellowship (2011) and AO Trauma Fellowship (Innsbruck, 2012). Former Senior Lecturer/Consultant at USM (2005–2013), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital Penawar (2013–2019), and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia (2017–2019). Clinical focus: traumatology and sports orthopaedics; competencies include upper/lower-limb fracture fixation, soft-tissue surgery, and arthroscopy. Publications cover acetabular insufficiency (Modified Harrington), diabetic-foot limb loss, and OSTA performance in post-menopausal Malay women; multiple MOA scientific presentations on biomechanics and reconstruction. Member: AO Trauma Asia Pacific, Malaysian Arthroscopy Society.
Dr Anwar Bin Samhari Bin Mat Arshad
Dr Anwar Bin Samhari Bin Mat Arshad
Consultant Rheumatologist and Pain Physician
Bone Joint and Pain Specialist Centre, Penang, Malaysia
Dr Anwar Samhari Mat Arshad currently is the only Consultant Rheumatologist and Pain Physician in the private hospital in the northern region of Malaysia. He received his basic medical degree from University of Malaya and subsequently trained in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology in the University Hospital of UKM, Kuala Lumpur. He was hand picked and awarded a prestigious National Scholarship to pursue MSc in Rheumatology in the University of Manchester,United Kingdom and obtained MRCP in 1997 from Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom. Subsequently he joined Ninewells Hospital, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Scotland for a higher specialist training in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr Anwar Samhari Arshad is currently a Fellow of American College of Rheumatology, Fellow American College of Physician, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and Fellow of the Royal College of Physician of London.
His major interests are treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Interventional Pain Management and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Dr Anwar Arshad also is the first rheumatologist in Asia to qualify as Fellow of Interventional Pain Practitioner conferred by the World Institute of Pain in 2008 and previously served as Chair of Malaysian Chapter of World Institute of Pain. He is also the first rheumatologist in the South East Asia to get a formal accreditation in Ultrasound in Rheumatology by the American College of Rheumatology in 2012,recently he obtained CIPS qualification in 2015 the year CIPS exam was founded. He currently gives back serving as an Examiner for CIPS and FIPP examination worldwide. He also served as pervious Chair of MSK Ultrasound group of Asia-Pacific APLAR ( Asian College of Rheumatology). He lectured and conducted various workshops in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Interventional Pain Management extensively at the National and International level and regular trainer/speaker for musculoskeletal ultrasound in most of the Asian congress.
Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Bin Abdul Ghapar
Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Bin Abdul Ghapar
Immediate Past President, Malaysian Arthroscopy Society
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Prince Court Medical Center & Sunway Medical Center, Malaysia
Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Abd Ghapar is a Kuala Lumpur–based Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Prince Court Medical Centre, with practicing rights at Sunway Medical Centre. He earned his BMedSc (1990) and MD (1993) from UKM, completed MS Orthopaedics (2000), and undertook a fellowship in Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty at Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne (2003), with additional attachments in the USA, Germany, France, South Korea, and Japan. His interests include arthroscopy and sports medicine—primary/revision ACL, multi-ligament knee, cartilage repair, shoulder reconstruction, and ankle stabilization. He previously led HKL’s Arthroscopy & Sports Injury Unit (2003–2008) and served as Chief Trainer for MOH’s Sports Medicine Fellowship. A founding driver of MAS (President 2021–2023), he also helped found ASSA (President 2013–2014) and is active in MOA, APKASS, ISAKOS, and AAOS. He has treated Malaysia’s royalty and received the Panglima Setia DiRaja (PSD) in 2010.
