Education

Undergraduate Studies

University of Amsterdam – The Netherlands

Medical School

University of Amsterdam – The Netherlands

Professional School

PhD – Orthopaedics, University of Utrecht – The Netherlands

Residency

Orthopaedics, University of Utrecht – The Netherlands 

Fellowship

Orthopaedics, Cartilage & Biomechanics, Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN 

Memberships

• Dutch Arthroscopy Society, Masterclass in Knee Arthroscopy Conference – Conference Organizer
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Dutch Orthopaedic Society
• Dutch Society for Orthopaedic Traumatology
• International Cartilage Repair Society
• ISAKOS – International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering – Past Board Member

Professional Interests

• Knee repair
• Arthroplasty
• Regenerative medicine and cartilage repair with cell technology
• Biological joint reconstruction
• Osteotomy, joint distraction, and complex ligament reconstructions
• Cartilage cell therapy
• Application and ethics of stem cell technologies in treating degenerative diseases
• Clinical trials for regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies
• Knee surgery from simplest meniscus to infected total knee revision

Personal Interests

Recently I was recruited to Mayo Clinic to achieve my goals as an orthopedic surgeon to provide personalized, reliable, (cost) efficient care. My research group focuses on patient-centered progress in musculoskeletal area, to partner with patients, and to critically review our clinical practice, guided by a desire to update and challenge current models of care and transparently communicate what can be achieved and what is required to succeed. Active participation in translational research and clinical trials are essential goals of our research group. Many research collaborations and international projects have culminated in my appointment at Mayo Clinic as professor of Orthopedic Surgery aimed at Translational advances and the implementation of Regenerative Medicine. I have invested energy, vision, and time into building what now is one of the highest regarded clinical trials units in knee repair.