Dr. Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, the newly appointed Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Acibadem University in Istanbul. With a career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Parvizi has performed more than 10,000 surgical procedures, including over 1,000 hip joint preservation surgeries. He is globally renowned for his pioneering work in managing periprosthetic joint infection and venous thromboembolism.

Before joining Acibadem University, Dr. Parvizi was the Director and Vice Chair of Research at the Rothman Institute. He has authored over 1,000 peer-reviewed articles, penned 18 textbooks, and received over 100 awards from prestigious medical organizations. His research is well-funded by top institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.

Dr. Parvizi's extensive training includes a medical degree from the UK, cardiothoracic surgical training in Great Britain, and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. He completed a fellowship in Switzerland under Professor Reinhold Ganz, focusing on hip disorders in young adults. In 2003, he joined the Rothman Orthopedic Institute and served as the James Edward Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine until 2023.

Dr. Parvizi has held numerous leadership roles, including president of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society and the Eastern Orthopedic Association, and he is currently the President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He co-founded the International Consensus Group, which produced a comprehensive resource on orthopedic infections.

In addition to his medical achievements, Dr. Parvizi is the founder and CEO of Parvizi Surgical Innovation (PSI) LLC, an incubator for developing groundbreaking healthcare products. He has trained over 2,000 research and clinical fellows and residents, and his dedication to education and global knowledge sharing has earned him honorary memberships in numerous organizations.

Dr. Parvizi continues his commitment to excellence at Acibadem University, where he co-founded the International Joint Center (IJC) at Acibadem Hospital.

Tune in to hear Dr. Parvizi discuss his remarkable career, innovations in orthopedic surgery, and his vision for the future.