Pr. Peter Verdonk, MD, PhD

Education

Graduated with highest distinction in Medicine, Ghent University (UGENT), 1999.

Specialization and Further Qualifications

  •  Specialization in Orthopedics, Municipal Hospital Roeselare (Dr. L. Van den Daelen) and UZGENT (Prof. Dr. R. Verdonk).
  • Advanced training in Knee Surgery with Prof. Dr. J. Bellemans (KULeuven) and Prof. Dr. Ph. Neyret (Lyon, France).
  •  Awarded PhD from Ghent University in ‘The Human Meniscus: Characterization, Tissue Engineering, and Transplantation’ under the guidance of Prof. Dr. G. Verbruggen.

Professional Achievements

  • Recipient of the prestigious Traveling Fellowship from the “International Cartilage Repair Society” in 2004 and 2007.
  • Honored with the Traveling Fellowship from the “European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy,” undertaking extended residencies in esteemed orthopedic centers across the USA.

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Areas of Specialization

Orthopedic surgery of the knee joint with a focus on prosthetic surgery, as well as repair of cruciate ligaments, ligaments, cartilage, and meniscus through soft tissue reconstruction and arthroscopy.

Current Positions

  • Full-time Knee Specialist, Antwerp Orthopedic Center, Monica Hospitals Antwerp and Deurne. Website: [www.orthoca.be](http://www.orthoca.be)
  • Visiting Professor, Antwerp University Department of Orthopedics since January 1, 2015.
  • Visiting Surgeon, Aspetar Sports Medical Center, Doha, Qatar.

Previous Experience

  • Head of the Clinic, Ghent University Hospital (2006-2012).
  • Consultant, Municipal Hospital Roeselare (2006-2012).
  • Senior Lecturer, UGENT, Department of Physical Medicine and Orthopedics (2011-2016).

Publications and Presentations

Author of over 100 international publications, with regular presentations at domestic and international forums.

Professional Affiliations

Active member of numerous scientific associations including ESSKA, ISAKOS, ICRS, BVOT, BKS, and YSOS.

Research Contributions

Engaged in various international trials aimed at advancing cutting-edge technologies in the field.