Dr. Michael J. A. van Steijn, M.D. and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon joins DBAJ after working as a Senior Staff Member at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University Hospital at Maastricht (azM) in the Netherlands for the last 9 years where he was affiliated to the hemophiliac treatment center and the department of rheumatology performing over 900 primary and revision total knee replacements besides more than 300 knee reconstructions for sports medicine.
Dr. van Steijn specializes in knee surgery (arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty and navigation), sports medicine (trauma, reconstruction, instability and cartilage repair), hand surgery / rheumatoid arthritis and trauma surgery.
Dr. van Steijn's previous work experience in UAE includes working at Mafraq hospital and at Dubai Hospital as a visiting surgeon for knee reconstruction and sports medicine.
Having completed his Medicine and Doctoral Degree at University of Amsterdam in 1990, Dr. van Steijn pursued general surgery at Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis in Amsterdam from 1994-1996 and completed his medical study from the University of Amsterdam besides conducting research at the University of Vermont, USA. In 1998 he worked as Fellow at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York with a focus on knee reconstructive surgery. Dr. van Steijn also went to the Kingdom of Bhutan in 1996 under the Orthopedic Overseas, Division of Health Volunteers Overseas Development Program and to Klinik Gut in St. Moritz, Switzerland both for trauma surgery. He has also served as Consultant Sports Medicine at MVV Football Club, Netherlands besides lecturing at the Medical Curriculum at the University of Maastricht.
Dr. van Steijn has authored various publications related to orthopedics besides speaking at various conferences and seminars across the globe.
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Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon joins Dubai Bone and Joint Center
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 08 - 2009 at 13:55
Dubai Bone and Joint Center (DBAJ), the Middle East's first and only center for musculoskeletal treatment and research, have announced the appointment of Dr. Michael J. A. van Steijn as Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon to add to their elite team of specialized doctors.
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About Dubai Bone & Joint Center (DBAJ):The Dubai Bone and Joint Center (DBAJ) is the first and only medical center that caters to the need for musculoskeletal treatment and research in the Middle East. Equipped with world-class specialists and state-of-the-art medical facilities, DBAJ gives patients suffering from bone and joint disorders, an opportunity to receive the most advanced musculoskeletal treatment and a chance to live a pain free life.
Endeavoring to offer residents and expatriates in the Middle East with high quality treatment and the latest evidence-based and innovative medicinal procedures comparable to international healthcare standards, DBAJ is a committed associate of the government's efforts to develop Dubai into a 'Center of Medical Excellence' for the region.
The center addresses various conditions ranging from children and adult spinal conditions, pelvic and acetabular fractures, reconstructive surgery, and rheumatology. It also offers total joint arthroplasty, revision total joint arthroplasty, limb lengthening and limb deformity correction, infective non-union surgery, foot deformities, neuromuscular disorders and sports medicine.
Located in Dubai Healthcare City, DBAJ reinforces DHCC's objective of creating an integrated regional center of excellence for medical services, medical education and life science research and development in the Middle East as well as enhancing its image as preferred global destination for quality healthcare.
For further information please contact:
Wadad Tabbara
TRACCS
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Phone: + 971 4 367 2530
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Siba Sami AmmariThursday, January 08 - 2009 at 13:55 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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