Speakers
Speakers are listed in alphabetical order of last name.
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Shalimar Abdullah
Hand Surgeon and Senior Lecturer in the Hand & Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Shalimar Abdullah
Hand Surgeon and Senior Lecturer in the Hand & Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Dr. Shalimar Abdullah currently works as a Hand Surgeon and Senior Lecturer in the Hand & Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Nottingham, England, UK and completed her orthopaedic training in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2005.
In 2007, she began training in hand surgery and received her Fellowship in Hand Surgery from the prestigious Kleinert Institute, Louisville, USA in 2010. She also received the Diploma of Hand Surgery (FESSH exams) in 2012.
Her interest is in Nerve, Tissue Engineering, Brachial Plexus, and WALANT. She is part of the Nerve Team in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Center in UKN and is in a project to produce the perfect nerve conduit. She is also a proponent of WALANT surgery both in soft tissues and bony fixation. She is a committee member for the Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH). She has published up to 70 articles to date. She is also active with a humanitarian NGO named Mercy Malaysia holding the post of Vice-President and has responded to many humanitarian crisis. -
Yukio Abe
Vice-principal, Orthopaedics, Saiseikai Shimonoseki General Hospital, Japan
Yukio Abe
Vice-principal, Orthopaedics, Saiseikai Shimonoseki General Hospital, Japan
2020- Vice-Principal of Saiseikai Shimonoseki General Hospital
2012- Clinical associate professor at Yamaguchi Univ. School of Medicine
2003-2019 The Director in Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai
Shimonoseki General Hospital
2001-2002 Medical Staff in Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Ogoori Daiichi General Hospital (directed by Prof. Doi)
2000-2001 Hand Fellow in Connecticut Combined Hand Surgery Service (directed by H.K. Watson), Connecticut, USA
1987-2000 Medical Staff in Several Hospitals in Japan
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Pankaj Ahire
Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, P.D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, India
Pankaj Ahire
Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, P.D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, India
Dr. Pankaj Ahire, an accomplished Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialized training in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, brings over two decades of experience in the field. Currently serving as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a focus on trauma and an expertise in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery, Dr. Ahire operates a private practice in Mumbai.
Dr. Ahire's journey into orthopaedics began with a residency program at Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, where he gained comprehensive training under the mentorship of Dr. C.A. Talwalkar. He completed his Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics from T N Medical College, Mumbai, followed by a Fellowship in Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, under the guidance of Dr. S. Raja Sabapathy.
During his tenure as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at LTMG Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai, Dr. Ahire significantly contributed to trauma care and surgical education. His expertise expanded further after a brief observer stint at CMK Hand Surgery Center, Louisville, Kentucky.
In his private practice spanning over 25 years, Dr. Ahire has performed over a wide array of surgeries such as wrist arthroscopy, complex wrist trauma, congenital anomalies, upper extremity soft tissue reconstructions, brachial plexus surgery, and more. He maintains active engagement in academic pursuits, presenting papers and delivering lectures at national and international conferences.
Dr. Ahire's commitment to education and skill advancement is evident through his involvement as faculty in various courses and conferences, both nationally and internationally. He has held esteemed positions in professional organizations and played pivotal roles in organizing conferences and courses.
As a leader in the field, Dr. Ahire has served in several leadership capacities, including President-Elect and Vice President of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand, Executive Council member of APFSSH. He remains committed to learning and teaching the advances in wrist and Hand surgery on a global platform. -
Melanie Amarasooriya
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka / Flinders University, Australia
Melanie Amarasooriya
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka / Flinders University, Australia
Melanie is a hand and wrist surgeon from Sri Lanka.
She is the first woman to be an orthopaedic surgeon in the country.
Following her training in Sri Lanka, then she completed the International Surgical Training Fellowship in the United Kingdom sponsored by the Royal College of Surgeons England. She also completed the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) fellowship in hand and wrist surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and a Clinical and Research Fellowship in Upper Limb Surgery at the Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia.
Melanie was awarded the
1. Asia Pacific Wrist Travelling fellowship 2019
2. Australian Federation of University Women centenary scholarship 2022
3. Flinders University Research Scholarship 2023
Melanie has completed her PhD in wrist biomechanics at the Flinders University of South Australia.
She was elected to the Flinders University Student Union in 2021/22 and held the position of Post Graduate Students Officer and represented the students’ union in the university Academic senate and its subcommittees. She also held positions on the webinar committee of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA), the fellowship committee of the Asia Pacific Wrist Association (APWA) and the Social Media Committee of the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS). She has been a resource person and delivered lectures for the teaching webinar series organised by the British Hand Surgery Society (BSSH) global partnership program.
Melanie has published many peer-reviewed research papers, and book chapters and delivered many scientific presentations at international meetings, including invited presentations. She was the keynote speaker at the scientific sessions of the Sri Lankan Hand Surgery Society 2022. She is passionate about teaching junior colleagues and continue to teach medical and allied health students at Flinders University and the Adelaide University, South Australia. -
Ravi Bharadwaj
Senior Consultant Hand unit Depth.of Orthopaedics Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, India
Ravi Bharadwaj
Senior Consultant Hand unit Depth.of Orthopaedics Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, India
I am currently working as a Senior Consultant in the Dept.of Orthopaedics, Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, India. I am a National Faculty for AO Trauma(India), a member of the research committee of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand and an Associate of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
My interests include distal radius fractures, DRUJ injuries and carpal injuries and pathology and wrist arthroscopy. I have several national and some international presentations to my credit and have authored a chapter in the Handbook of Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology published by Springer Nature. -
Praveen Bhardwaj
Consultant Hand Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India
Praveen Bhardwaj
Consultant Hand Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India
Consultant Hand Surgeon at Ganga Hospital Coimbatore for 15 years.
Editor of the Journal of Hand Surgery- Asia Pacific Volume
Scientific Chairperson of the APFSSH- 2025
Special Interests- Wrist / Brachial Plexus / Spasticity
Publications- 110 -
Anil Bhat
Professor and Head, Department of Hand surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Anil Bhat
Professor and Head, Department of Hand surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Current position:
• Professor and Head, Department of Hand surgery, KMC, Manipal and Associate Dean, KMC, Manipal
• Secretary & Treasurer, Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand
• Chief of Research wing, Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand
About
Dr Anil Bhat is a Professor in Hand surgery with a postgraduate teaching experience of 24 years. He serves as a faculty in Kasturba Medical college, Manipal at Manipal academy of Higher education which is the topmost private university of India. His main clinical expertise in Hand surgery is Wrist related pathologies, Wrist arthroscopy, Congenital hand differences, upper limb sports medicine and elbow pathologies.
He has a passion for research and has 106 International and national publications, and has guided 35 MS postgraduate theses, 4 MCh thesis and 7 PhD theses. He has authored 1 book and co-authored one book.
Editorial roles
• Clinical editor, Hand.e, American society for surgery of the hand
• Associate editor, Hand surgery, Annals of Plastic surgery
• Associate editor for Journal of Hand surgery, Asia Pacific volume
• Chief Editor, Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
• Associate Editor: Journal of Orthopaedics -
Henry Calleja
Institute of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, St. Luke's Medical Center, Philippines
Henry Calleja
Institute of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, St. Luke's Medical Center, Philippines
Dr. Henry M. Calleja graduated from the St. Luke’s College of Medicine in 2005 and completed his Orthopedic residency Training at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in 2010. He was awarded PBO most outstanding resident in 2010 and Topped the 2011 diplomate exams. He had his Joint Replacement fellowship at the Desert Orthopedic Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (2011) and his Hand and Microsurgery fellowship at the Kleinert Institute, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA (2012-13). He has several International publications and is an International member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is currently an active consultant at the St.Lukes Medical Center Quezon City and Global City, Philippines and Currently serves as the Resident Training officer of the Institute of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
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Ping Tak CHAN
Consultant Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong
Ping Tak CHAN
Consultant Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong
Dr CHAN Ping Tak is a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong SAR. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor (Honorary) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong. His special interest is in congenital hand anomalies and wrist surgery. He was the President of the Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand from 2016-2018. He was elected as the Chief Censor of the Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons from 2020-2022. He obtained a Master degree in Medical Education from the University of Dundee in 2024. Dr Chan has been teaching wrist surgery at the Hong Kong International Wrist Arthroscopy Workshop since 2011. He has been one of the co-directors of the Beijing JST International Wrist Arthroscopy Symposium and Workshop since 2015. Dr Chan is also one of the council members of the Asia Pacific Wrist Association.
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Yun-Liang Chang
Attending Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
Yun-Liang Chang
Attending Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
Dr. Chang assumed the role of attending surgeon within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at National Taiwan University Hospital in 2015. Graduating from National Taiwan University Medical College in 2007, he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at National Taiwan University Hospital in 2014. Achieving Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification in 2014, he furthered his expertise by becoming qualified as a Specialist in Surgery of the Hand in 2015.
With a focus on disorders affecting the upper extremity, encompassing the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, Dr. Chang possesses specialized clinical training. His expertise lies in employing minimally-invasive and arthroscopic techniques for a spectrum of upper extremity conditions, including fractures, arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and nerve compression disorders.
Dr. Chang's dedication extends beyond clinical practice to the realm of research. He actively explores the advancement of arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgical methodologies for managing upper extremity disorders. Additionally, he delves into the utilization of biodegradable polymers in treating bone defects and basal joint arthritis. His research contributions have been showcased through numerous presentations at regional, national, and international conferences, reflecting his commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing medical science.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Dr. Chang was honored with the prestigious American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) international traveling fellowship in September/October 2017. Moreover, he served as a Visiting Scholar at the Hand & Upper Limb Center at Stanford University in USA from 2019 to 2020, learning from the famous Professor Jeffrey Yao and his team for upper limb surgery and basic research.
Dr. Chang actively engages with professional associations, including the Taiwan Orthopaedic Association, the Taiwan Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Asian-Pacific Wrist Association, further contributing to the global exchange of expertise and advancements in orthopaedic surgery. -
Ke-Vin Chang
Attending Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
Ke-Vin Chang
Attending Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
Dr. Chang is a board certificated physiatrist and a Certificated Interventional Sonographist (CIPS) certificated by World Institute of Pain (WIP). He excels in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound for musculoskeletal disorders. He is also skilled in meta-analysis, a statistical method widely used in evidence based medicine. He has more than 350 publications indexed in PubMed. He is the founder of “MSK ultrasound club” in Facebook, a well-known on-line platform for experts in musculoskeletal ultrasound. He is the organizer of USMSIT (Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Workshop in Taiwan) and NMUSIT (Neuromuscular Ultrasound Workshop in Taiwan), both of which are dedicated to education of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular ultrasound for health practitioners all over the world. He is also the chief editor of Asian Pacific Journal of Pain since 2022.
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Wei-Jen Chen
Director of sports medicine division, Department of Orthopedics, Show-Chwan Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Wei-Jen Chen
Director of sports medicine division, Department of Orthopedics, Show-Chwan Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Dr. Wei-Jen Chen is an orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He received his fellowship training in 2005 in the sports medicine division of orthopaedic department in Taipei Veteran Genral Hospital after his orthopaedic residency. He joined Show-Chwan Memorial Hospital since 2007 and started his journey of wrist arthroscopy under the mentorship of Dr. Jui-Tien Shin in 2008 and the mentorship of Dr. PC Ho in 2010. Currently, he is director of sports medicine division in orthoparedic department of Show-Chwan Memorial Hospital with special interests in arthroscopic surgeries of wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee and hip joints and is the co-director of the wrist arthroscopy course of IRCAD-Taiwan. He was also one of the founding members of the Asia Pacific Wrist Association.
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Shih-Heng Chen
Attending physician, Department of Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Shih-Heng Chen
Attending physician, Department of Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Shihheng Chen is a hand surgeon with plastic background from Taiwan. He obtained his PhD in biomedical engineering with biomaterial research related to peripheral nerve regeneration. He also underwent two years of fellowship in Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery. He is now working in the Division of Trauma Plastic Surgery in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and focus on reconstruction of upper limb traumas, rheumatoid hands, treatment of Raynaud phenomenon, and functional reconstruction of peripheral nerve palsies.
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Chun-Yu Chen
Chief, Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Chun-Yu Chen
Chief, Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Chun-Yu Chen, MD, PhD, serves as an Attending Surgeon at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, where he has been affiliated since 2015. As of 2024, Dr. Chen holds the Chief of the Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases position and formerly led the Division of Traumatology. As an assistant professor with a strong focus on upper extremity surgery, hand/wrist/elbow arthroscopy, microsurgery, and soft tissue reconstruction, he has significantly contributed to the fields of upper limb trauma and wide-awake surgery.
Dr. Chen completed his medical degree at the National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at I-Shou University. He further honed his expertise through clinical visits to Nara Medical University Hospital, Japan, and the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Hand Center, USA. His leadership extends to roles such as Teaching Secretary-General at the Taiwan Society for Surgery of the Hand and Deputy Secretary-General of the Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association in 2022-2024.
Dr. Chen has co-authored hand/wrist surgery textbooks, such as Wide Awake Hand Surgery and Therapy Tips(Thieme, 2021) and Operative Techniques: Hand and Wrist Surgery, 4th edition (Elsevier, 2021). He has also published over 40 scientific articles in international journals(https://scholar.google.com.tw/citations?user=MMXPuZ8AAAAJ&hl=zh-TW), including the first article about WALANT for wrist and ankle plating. -
Kuan-Cheng Chen
Dr., Department of Rehabilitation, Kangze Rehabilitation Clinic, Taiwan
Kuan-Cheng Chen
Dr., Department of Rehabilitation, Kangze Rehabilitation Clinic, Taiwan
Current Position:
Director of Kangze Rehabilitation Clinic
President of Taiwan Academy of Integration of Traditional and Rehabilitation Medicine
Secretary General of Taiwan Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Education: MD, School of medicine, National Yang Ming University
Career and certification:
Attending Physician, Department of Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital
Attending Physician, Department of Rehabilitation, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Specialty: Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal ultrasound, Pain, Osteoporosis, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Publication:
Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders，ISBN：9789864471904
The Consensus and Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of adult osteoporosis in Taiwan，ISBN 978-986-88615-8-9 -
Su-Jung Chen
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Su-Jung Chen
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Current Position
2014-present
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Work Experience
2014-present
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
2011-2014
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Su-Ao & Yuanshan Branch, I-Lan, Taiwan
Teaching Experience
2017-present
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
2010-2017
Teaching Assistant, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
Education
2011-2016
Institute of Public Health, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan (PhD)
1998-2005
School of Medicine, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan (MD)
Graduate Medical Training
2004-2005
Internship, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
2005-2008
Medicine Residency, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
2008-2010
ID Fellowship, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Certification and Licensure
Board-certified in Infectious Diseases
Board-certified in Internal Medicine
Membership and Associations
Taiwan Society of Internal Medicine
The Infectious Diseases Society of Taiwan
Infection Control Society of Taiwan
Taiwan AIDS Society
Publications
Original articles
1. Huang LJ, Chen SJ, Hu YW, Liu CY, Wu PF, Sun SM, Lee SY, Chen YY, Lee CY, Chan YJ, Chou YC, Wang FD. The impact of antimicrobial stewardship program designed to shorten antibiotics use on the incidence of resistant bacterial infections and mortality. Sci Rep. 2022 Jan 18;12(1):913.
2. Chen AP, Chuang C, Huang YC, Wu PF, Huang SF, Cheng NC, Lin YT, Chen SJ, Huang LJ, Lee CL, Chen HP, Chan YJ, Wang FD. The epidemiology and etiologies of respiratory tract infection in Northern Taiwan during the early phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2021 Oct;54(5):801-807.
3. Tsai CT, Liao JN, Chen SJ, Jiang YR, Chen TJ, Chao TF. Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants versus warfarin in AF patients ≥ 85 years. Eur J Clin Invest. 2021 Jun;51(6):e13488.
4. Wu PF, Hang JF, Strong C, Chen SJ, Lin LY, Chen SS, Lai CR, Ku SW, Lee MH. Anal human papillomavirus and its associations with abnormal anal cytology among men who have sex with men. Sci Rep. 2020 Feb 21;10(1):3165.
5. Wang FD, Wu PF, Chen SJ. Distribution of virulence genes in bacteremic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from various sources. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2019 Jun;52(3):426-432.
6. Chou CC, Shen CF, Chen SJ, et al. Recommendations and guidelines for the treatment of pneumonia in Taiwan. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2019 Feb;52(1):172-199.
7. Wei-Lu, Chen SJ, Huang SF, Chan YJ, Wang FD, Chen HP. Clinical significance of human cytomegalovirus viruria and the effect of antiviral therapy in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2019 Jun;52(3):402-408.
8. Huang HH, Chen SJ*, Chao TF, Liu CJ, Chen TJ, Chou Pesus, Wang FD. Influenza vaccination and risk of respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A nationwide population-based case-cohort study. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2017 Sep. (E-pub) (co-first author)
9. Chang TY, Chao TF, Liu CJ, Chen SJ*, Chung FP, Liao JN, Tuan TC, Chen TJ, Chen SA. The association between influenza infection, vaccination, and atrial fibrillation: A nationwide case-control study. Hear Rhythm. 2016 Jun;13(6):1189-94. (corresponding author)
10. Chen SJ, Yeh CM, Chao TF, Liu CJ, Wang KL, Chen TJ, Chou P, Wang FD*. The Use of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists and Risk of Respiratory Failure in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study. Sleep. 2015 Jul 1;38(7):1045-50.
11. Chen SJ, Liu CJ, Chao TF, Wang KL, Wang FD, Chen TJ, Chiang CE. Dental scaling and atrial fibrillation: A nationwide cohort study. Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 3;168(3):2300-3.
12. Chen SJ, Liu CJ, Chao TF, Wang KL, Wang FD, Chen TJ, Chiang CE*. Dental Scaling and Risk Reduction in Infective Endocarditis: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study. Can J Cardiol. 2013 Apr;29(4):429-33.
13. Chen SJ, Chao TF, Lin YJ, Lo LW, Hu YF, Tuan TC, Hsu TL, Yu WC, Leu HB, Chang SL, Chen SA*. Cool seasons are related to poor prognosis in patients with infective endocarditis. Int J Biometeorol. 2012;56:973-981.
14. Chen SJ, Chao TF, Chiang MC, Kuo SC, Chen LY, Yin T, Chen TL*, Fung CP. Prediction of patient outcome from Acinetobacter baumannii bacteremia with Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scores. Intern Med. 2011;50:871-877.
15. Chen SJ, Chao TF, Chiang MC, Kuo SC, Chen LY, Chiang DH, Yin T, Chen TL*, Fung CP. Predictors of mortality in surgical patients with Acinetobacter baumannii bacteremia. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2011;44:209-14.
16. Kuo SC, Wang FD*, Fung CP, Chen LY, Chen SJ, Chiang MC, Hsu SF, Liu CY. Clinical experience with tigecycline treatment for serious infections in elderly and critically ill patients. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2011 Jan 12:44(1):45-51.
Image or case report:
1. Chen SJ, Yang SP*, Hung CC, Fung CP. Abacavir-induced agranulocytosis in two Taiwanese patients tested HLA-B*5701-negative. AIDS. 2010 May 15;24(8):1238-9
2. Chao TF, Chen SJ, Sung SH*. Images in cardiovascular medicine. Gastric tube-pericardial fistula: a late complication of esophageal reconstruction. Circulation. 2010;121:1160-1161.
3. Chao TF, Chen SJ, Ho SJ, Sung SH, Yu WC*. Vegetation in the superior vena cava: a complication of tunneled dialysis catheters. Kidney Int. 2010;77:836. -
Min-Te Cheng
Dr., Department of Orthopaedic, Taoyuan General Hospital, Taiwan
Min-Te Cheng
Dr., Department of Orthopaedic, Taoyuan General Hospital, Taiwan
MingTe Cheng M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon and hand surgeon in Taoyuan General Hospital, he also serves as superintendent in Sinwu branch of Taoyuan General Hospital. His clinical focus including:
Fracture of wrist and hand
Fracture dislocation of elbow
Hand and forearm tumors
MingTe Cheng is an assistant professor of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in the department of Orthopaedics. -
Andrew Yuan CHIN
Senior Consultant, Department of Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Andrew Yuan CHIN
Senior Consultant, Department of Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Dr Andrew YH Chin was formerly the Head of Department of Hand Surgery, Singapore General Hospital from 2009-2018. He is the current director of Wrist services at the Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital. He is also Clinical Associate Professor at the Duke-NUS School of Medicine, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Dr Chin chairs the Joint Co-ordinating Committee of the Hand Surgery Integrated Residency Programme in Singapore that oversees the conduct of training and curriculum competency of the hand surgery residency programme in Singapore. He is actively involved as speaker and faculty in the teaching and education circuit for the Asia Pacific Wrist Association (APWA), the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS), Singapore Society for Hand Surgery (SSHS) and the AOTrauma (orthopaedic trauma) organization.
As Chairman of the 8th APWA congress held in Singapore from 31 May to 3 June 2023, Dr Chin oversaw the planning and successful execution of the event held jointly with the 13th Asia Pacific Federations of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (APFSSH), the marquee Asia Pacific Hand Surgery meeting.
He sits on the executive board of APWA as Secretary-General and also in the IWAS board as the Course Co-ordinator for South Asia region. He is also a Regional Education Training Team member for AO Asia Pacific. He has extensive clinical experience in the field of wrist surgery for the past 17 years following fellowship in 2006-7 at centres of excellence in Europe under the tutelage of renown wrist surgeons, the late Prof John Stanley and Dr Marc Gracia-Elias. -
Yung-Cheng Chiu
Director of hand & microsurgery, Department of Orthopdics, China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Yung-Cheng Chiu
Director of hand & microsurgery, Department of Orthopdics, China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Working Experience: Present: - Director of Hand and Microsurgery, Dept. of Orthopedics, China Medical University Hospital 2016-now
- Associate Professor, School of Medicine, China Medical University, China Medical University 2020-now
Past: Attending physician, Dept. of Orthopedics,Taichung Veterans General Hospital, 2007-2016
Education: 1. China Medical University (from September 1991 to July 1998); degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
2. Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical science, China Medical University (from Sep. 2008 to Jun 2011); degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Degree: MD, PhD
Office Address: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, No. 2, Yude Road, North District, Taichung City, 404, Taiwan
Membership in Societies:
Member of Formosan Medical Association, Taiwan
Member of Surgical Association, Taiwan
Member of Orthopedic Association, Taiwan
Member of Taiwanese Society of Surgery of Hand -
Hsi-Ting Chiu
Attending physician, Department of Sports Medicine, Landseed International Hospital, Taiwan
Hsi-Ting Chiu
Attending physician, Department of Sports Medicine, Landseed International Hospital, Taiwan
Taipei Medical University, School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine
Director of Taiwan Association of Prolotherapy and Regenerative Medicine (TAPRM)
Director of Taiwan Academy of Sports Medicine (TASM)
RMSK ( Registered in Musculoskeletal sonography certification)
CIPS ( Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist )
Faculty of Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Ultrasound Workshop of Taiwan Society of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2017-2024